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Son raises over £1500 for West Cumberland Hospital after dad’s heart attack
A man from Whitehaven has raised over £1500 for the Coronary Care Unit at the West Cumberland Hospital after his father received exceptional care following a heart attack.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/son-raises-over-1500-west-cumberland-hospital-after-dads-heart-attack
Alice’s legacy supports families experiencing baby loss
A family from Workington have raised funds in memory of their daughter Alice, for a special cot to help families grieve after the loss of their baby.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/alices-legacy-supports-families-experiencing-baby-loss
Let us know if you no longer need to be on our waiting list
We are doing all we can to reduce waiting times and checking to see if patients still want or need their appointment is just one way of doing that.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/let-us-know-if-you-no-longer-need-be-our-waiting-list
Get prescriptions ordered and stock up on medicines before Christmas
People with long term health conditions including asthma, diabetes, lung and heart disease, are being reminded to ensure they have enough medication to see them through the festive season.
Accident & Emergency departments under significant pressure
Accident & Emergency departments in north Cumbria are seeing a significant increase in the numbers of people accessing services.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/accident-emergency-departments-under-significant-pressure
Innovative student nurse nominated for national award
Amy Graham, 35, has been recognised for her innovative work in developing an app that monitors fridge temperatures and improves patient safety. She is a undertaking her nurse apprenticeship at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust (NCIC) and is studying with the Open University.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/innovative-student-nurse-nominated-national-award
North Cumbria’s £3.4m new heart labs officially opened.
Professor Sir Liam Donaldson has officially opened north Cumbria Heart Centre’s new laboratories at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/north-cumbrias-34m-new-heart-labs-officially-opened
Help the NHS and Spring into action ahead of the bank holiday weekend
Whilst the Easter bank holiday weekend is a fun, activity filled few days for most, it can be an extremely pressured period in the NHS. We are asking the public to do their bit to help relatives and use services wisely.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/help-nhs-and-spring-action-ahead-bank-holiday-weekend
Keep your feet healthy at home
It's important to look after your feet, particularly if you have type 2 diabetes as foot injuries can lead to ulcers and infections. Keep your feet clean and dry; try not to go barefoot outside to avoid cuts and wear shoes that fit well.
Palliative Care: Buprenorphine Patches
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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.
