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Keep warm and well this winter
It is important to keep warm in winter, both inside and outdoors as it can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems.
Catch it Bin it Kill it
There is flu circulating in Cumbria, please take steps to protect yourself and others this winter. You may be eligible for a free flu jab - read more for details.
Tracey to take leap of faith to say thank you
Tracey Fearon from Cockermouth is to undertake a tandem skydive on ‘leap day’ next year to raise funds for the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s breast services.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/tracey-take-leap-faith-say-thank-you
Turn ‘Blue Monday’ into ‘Brew Monday’
Collaborating organisations across the North East and North Cumbria are backing a national campaign to get together today with loved ones, friends and colleagues to talk about our problems over a cuppa and turn ‘Blue Monday’ into ‘Brew Monday.’
Ceremony officially marks the start of building work on multi-million pound cancer centre at Cumberland infirmary
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are working in partnership on this exciting development which will create a modern state-of-the art environment for staff, patients, carers and their relatives.
Simon and Kelly step into work in the NHS
Two people from Carlisle have talked about their experience of getting back into employment after completing the ‘step into work’ programme with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Simon and Kelly step into work in the NHS
Two people from Carlisle have talked about their experience of getting back into employment after completing the ‘step into work’ programme with the Trust.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/simon-and-kelly-step-work-nhs-1
March event for no smoking and sleep apnoea advice
The free event will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 10am to 12pm in the lecture theatre at the Cumberland Infirmary.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/march-event-no-smoking-and-sleep-apnoea-advice
Just what the doctor ordered
Scholarship student enjoying clinical placement and pledges future to Cumbria
Eating disorder week: Don't believe the myths
Every year in the UK we have a week dedicated to raising awareness for eating disorders. Why? Because eating disorders are serious mental health problems – they’re not lifestyle choices, or fads.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/eating-disorder-week-dont-believe-myths
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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.
