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Epidural: Blood patch
What is an epidural blood patch?
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/patient-information-leaflets/epidural-blood-patch
Amputee: Physiotherapy following your amputation
Patient information
Confidentiality: People who use our services
Patient information
Please help your NHS during the industrial action
NHS hospital services will be significantly affected by upcoming industrial action by junior doctors and consultants.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/please-help-your-nhs-during-industrial-action
Plans in place for junior doctor strike
As the NHS works hard to make sure services continue throughout the current industrial action Cumbrian’s are urged to use the NHS wisely.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/plans-place-junior-doctor-strike-please-do-your-bit
Bladder and Bowel service
Help for people with bladder and bowel problems
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/patient-information-leaflets/bladder-bowel-service
Medical records: Access requests
How can I see my medical records?
Freedom of information
Applicant information
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/patient-information-leaflets/freedom-information
Free home testing kits for Hepatitis C
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/free-home-testing-kits-hepatitis-c
Lung investigations: Guide to lung tests
A guide to various lung tests
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.
