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Health centre in Barrow opening next month
The new £12m Alfred Barrow Health Centre is expected to open its doors to the public next month.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/health-centre-barrow-opening-next-month
Cancer survivor uses Park run to raise cash
A woman from Cockermouth is encouraging people to join her for a special Whinlatter Park run to raise money for the North Cumbria Breast Service.
Rheumatology
The Rheumatology service diagnose and treat conditions that affect the joints, bones, muscles and soft tissues. The service is delivered by a range of specialists including consultants, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and a GP registrar.
Official Opening for Alfred Barrow Health Centre
The new state-of-the-art £12 million health centre in Barrow will be opening its doors to the public very soon.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/official-opening-alfred-barrow-health-centre
Welcoming our next generation of healthcare professionals to north Cumbria
50 newly qualified nurses, midwives, physiotherapists and paramedics have joined the NHS in north Cumbria which is the biggest intake the Trust has had to-date. In addition, new student midwives have also been welcomed to undertake their placements.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/welcoming-our-next-generation-healthcare-professionals-north-cumbria
Choosing the right service for non-emergency problems
As part of our winter campaign each week we are sharing advice and tips from our staff. This week Dr Craig Melrose has shared advice on choosing the right service for non-emergency problems.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/choosing-right-service-non-emergency-problems
Nuclear Medicine
The Nuclear Medicine service uses radioactive substances to investigate how certain parts of your body are working. We also have a therapy service for treating thyroid problems.
Official Opening for Alfred Barrow Health Centre
The official opening of the Alfred Barrow Health Centre was held on Wednesday with more than 200 people attending the event.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/official-opening-alfred-barrow-health-centre-1
Partnership working gives Nan a new lease of life
In order to help a patient stay independent, the Keswick Community Rehabilitation team has partnered with Remap, a local mobility charity.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nhs-working-partnership-local-charity-gives-nan-new-lease-life
National Safeguarding Awareness : Self Neglect
This week is national safeguarding adult’s week, today we are focusing on self-neglect.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/national-safeguarding-awareness-self-neglect
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Medical Gas and Medical Pipeline System Policy
This policy is to ensure the effective management of medical gases within the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). This includes the provision of safe, secure and reliable systems, including medical gas pipelines, cylinders and associated equipment.
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.
