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Advice on how to keep warm and well this winter
See our top tips with advice from Michelle Grant from NCIC's East Community Respiratory Team.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/advice-how-keep-warm-and-well-winter
Alcohol awareness and how to get help
January is a good time to cut back on the amount you drink.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/alcohol-awareness-and-how-get-help-1
NWAS Industrial action
We have put plans in place to manage the impact of the upcoming industrial action by North West Ambulance Service which is set to take place on Friday 10th February 2023.
NWAS Industrial action
We have put plans in place to manage the impact of the upcoming industrial action by North West Ambulance Service which is set to take place on Monday 20th February 2023.
Industrial action by junior doctors
The BMA has announced its junior doctors in England will be taking industrial action beginning with a full 72-hour walkout in March.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/industrial-action-junior-doctors
Local midwife urges people to return to practice
Returning to practice is now easier than ever with blended learning at the University of Cumbria, coupled with a minimum of 250 hours in practice.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/local-midwife-urges-people-return-practice
Industrial action by junior doctors
Junior doctors will be striking for 96 hours beginning at 7am on Tuesday 11th April
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/industrial-action-junior-doctors-1
Infant feeding and relationship building
Information and support to help, guide and prepare you and four family through the antenatal preparation, meeting baby, building a close and loving relationship and feeding your baby.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/services/Infant-feeding-and-relationship-building
Amputee: Antiperspirant
Antiperspirant advice following amputation
Files
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.
