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Trust signs Armed Forces Covenant
The covenant was signed in the boardroom at the Cumberland Infirmary cementing the Trust's commitment to treating former veterans fairly.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/trust-signs-armed-forces-covenant
Specialist nurses help you manage heart failure
This week is Heart failure awareness week and north Cumbria’s NHS is highlighting its team of specialist nurses who help patients manage the condition.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/specialist-nurses-help-you-manage-heart-failure
Maternity triage now in place at West Cumberland Hospital
There is now a single phone number if anyone has concerns or is experiencing difficulties during pregnancy.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/maternity-triage-now-place-west-cumberland-hospital
Spotlight on our A&E departments
To give an insight into how our A&E departments run on a daily basis, we followed one of our consultants, Dr Emma Farrow, for a day.
Thank you to our midwives!
Chief Nurse Jill Foster says 'thank you' to our midwives on International Day of the Midwife.
Do you still need your appointment?
Anyone who has been on a waiting list to see our specialist services for more than 12 weeks will shortly be receiving a message from us to confirm if they still need their appointment.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/do-you-still-need-your-appointment
Acquired Brain Injury: The Service
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/patient-information-leaflets/abi-service
Carlisle transplant athlete Becky bags five golds in world games
Becky Seaton from Cumwhinton recently returned from the world transplant games in Perth Australia with five gold medals and one silver medal.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/carlisle-transplant-athlete-becky-bags-five-golds-world-games
More Cumbrian patients to advance healthcare for future generations
Future generations in Cumbria and beyond will benefit from new medications and treatments thanks to the work taking place on our doorstep.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/more-cumbrian-patients-advance-healthcare-future-generations
Footy fan surprised with Blues souvenirs in hospital
Blues super fan Keith Norman is currently a patient at WCH and was thrilled to receive the signed memorabilia from his favourite team - Carlisle United.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/footy-fan-surprised-blues-souvenirs-hospital
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Medicines - Possession of Substances Liable to Abuse Policy
This Policy sets out the procedures that must be implemented if staff suspect that a patient in their care or a visitor is illegally in possession of, or supplying or using what is believed to be or suspected of being an illicit substance.
Medicines Reconciliation for Adult Patients Policy
This policy sets out the procedural steps needed to ensure that an accurate medication history is taken for patients on admission to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) hospitals.
Self Administration of Medicines Policy
This policy gives guidance to the circumstances where self-administration of medicines by patients when in a hospital setting is approved and supported. It also allows for patients/carers administering medicines to patients, where this is usual practice at home.
