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It’s a wrap! Festival of thanks kick-starts new beginnings
It’s hoped that the festival of thanks held across North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust recently signals new beginning for its workforce in focusing on recognition, well being and expressing thoughts through art.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/its-wrap-festival-thanks-kick-starts-new-beginnings
Ten new governors required for Integrated Care Trust Governors' Council
The deadline for receipt of nominations is Monday, 19th October.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/ten-new-governors-required-integrated-care-trust-governors-council
Baby Loss Resources
Here a links to resources if you are exoiriencing
Joint Annual Members' Meeting to be held
The joint meeting of NCIC and North Cumbria CCG will take place virtually this year.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/joint-annual-members-meeting-be-held
Health and care organisations provide fund for third sector organisations supporting those struggling
On the eve of World Mental Health Day, health and care organisations in north Cumbria are making £180,000 available to support third sector organisations responding to an increase in people struggling to cope.
Please download the NHS COVID-19 track and trace app
The national NHS Test and Trace App is now available and health leaders in Cumbria are encouraging people to download it to their smartphones now.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/please-download-nhs-covid-19-track-and-trace-app
International Infection Prevention Week
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), established in 1986, aims to shine a light on infection prevention each and every year.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/international-infection-prevention-week
Sexual health services in Cumbria
The service provides sexual health, contraception and HIV care. The clinics provide free, confidential, non-judgemental advice, guidance, and support.
Achievements, reflections and next steps discussed at first ever virtual Annual Members Meeting and Annual General Meeting
The first ever joint and virtual Annual Members’ Meeting of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and Annual General Meeting of North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group was held this week.
‘Help is here’ campaign launched
The campaign hopes to support people who are struggling in Cumbria
Files
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.
