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Trust helps youngsters gain experience in pre-employment programme
The Bridge to the Bank programme is a three week pre-employment program that was created to help nurse cadets and health and social care students gain the required experience and training to work for the NHS as health care assistants.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/trust-helps-youngsters-gain-experience-pre-employment-programme
Know Your Numbers Week!
This year’s focus is on the forgotten pandemic of high blood pressure and a golden opportunity to improve blood pressure control both now and in the future.
Health advice film resources for patients in north Cumbria
Educational film resources explaining the most effective ways of managing long-term conditions are being made available to patients across north Cumbria.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/health-advice-film-resources-patients-north-cumbria
Appeal for support and kindness amid unprecedented health and care demands.
Health and care services across north Cumbria are currently under extreme pressure. The public are asked to support by using NHS services wisely and being kind to those who are trying their best in incredibly difficult circumstances.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/appeal-support-and-kindness-amid-unprecedented-health-and-care-demands
Maternity data used to help shape the future
The study will use routinely collected patient data to compare the differences between outcomes and experiences of women who have the procedure at home or in a hospital.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/maternity-data-used-help-shape-future
Trust charity is relaunched
A new look for a part of the Trust’s charitable funds has been launched to breathe new life into our fundraising activities for the benefit of patients and staff.
Health advice for LGBT+ community at Cumbria Pride
The event, which is being held at Carlisle Castle, is supported by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and other local businesses.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/health-advice-lgbt-community-cumbria-pride
NHS organisations hold joint annual meetings
The AMM will be held on November 2nd at 2.30pm.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/nhs-organisations-hold-joint-annual-meetings
Video presentations now available ahead of Annual Meetings
The event provides an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the achievements of both organisations between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021, the current financial position, reflections on the Covid-19 pandemic and plans for the future.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/video-presentations-now-available-ahead-annual-meetings
Pregnant women in Cumbria supported to get their Covid-19 and flu vaccines
Midwives and healthcare professionals in north Cumbria are advising pregnant women - or those considering pregnancy - to get their COVID and flu vaccines. Pregnant women who are not vaccinated could face serious complications should they contract either virus.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/pregnant-women-cumbria-supported-get-their-covid-19-and-flu-vaccines
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.
