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Cancer specialists urging public not to delay seeking medical advice
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/cancer-specialists-urging-public-not-delay-seeking-medical-advice
National Childhood Obesity Week
Obesity is one of the most serious health epidemics facing our society today with 1 in 3 children currently overweight or obese in the UK.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/national-childhood-obesity-week
Harold's head shave for Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends
This will be the second time the pensioner has shaved his hair off to raise money for charity.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/harolds-head-shave-penrith-community-hospital-league-friends
7 students secure jobs following NHS employment scheme
7 health and care students have been offered jobs with the NHS in north Cumbria after completing a pre-employment programme.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/7-students-secure-jobs-following-nhs-employment-scheme
World Sepsis Day 2020
The day will be marked on Sunday, September 13.
If you’re eligible for the flu vaccine this year – get ready to get it
Dr Amanda Boardman issues some sound advice about getting a flu jab.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/if-youre-eligible-flu-vaccine-year-get-ready-get-it
NHS staff thank you award winners revealed
NHS staff in north Cumbria have been voting for their 2020 thank you award winners.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nhs-staff-thank-you-award-winners-revealed
NHS staff receive equipment bought through kind donations
Equipment bought from the kind donations from the public have been delivered to teams and services across the Trust.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nhs-staff-receive-equipment-bought-through-kind-donations
The Trust remembers and reflects
As part of the Trust's 'Festival of Thanks and Wellbeing' time was taken to remember all those who have been affected by Coronavirus. including the Trusts staff who sadly died.
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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.
