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Early Supported Stroke Discharge
Research shows that stroke patients who are rehabilitated at home recover faster. The Early Supported Stroke Discharge service allows you to receive the same rehabilitation care you would get in hospital at home.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/services/early-supported-stroke-discharge
New unit at Inglewood Care Home now complete
Cumbria County Council has been working closely with the trust to develop an extension on Inglewood care home in Wigton. Work on the project is now complete.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-unit-inglewood-care-home-now-complete
Today is World Stroke Day and Professor John Howarth has shared some advice.
As part of our winter campaign each week we are sharing advice and tips from our staff. Professor John Howarth has shared advise on stroke awareness.
Free app gives emergency services specific location
The free 'what3words' app uses GPS for emergency services to quickly pinpoint where an incident is taking place.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/free-app-gives-emergency-services-specific-location
Strengthening Families
The Strengthening Families service is made up from health visitors, school nurses, learning disability nurses and midwives who work together with you to support your whole family when you need it most.
Bladder and Bowel
The Community Bladder and Bowel service is a team of specialist nurses, trained to help and support people with bladder and bowel problems to improve their quality of life.
New therapy kitchen supports patients to get home
Occupational therapists use the kitchen to assess if patients are able to carry out everyday tasks to help them return to the comfort of their own homes quicker.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/new-therapy-kitchen-supports-patients-get-home
Be Norovirus aware this winter
Although Norovirus (the most common cause of diarrhoea and vomiting) circulates all year round, it can be particularly prevalent during winter months.
Virtual Fracture Clinic
We investigate, diagnose and treat suspected broken bones (fractures) and soft tissue injuries. You may have been referred to us by A&E, an Urgent Treatment Centre or your GP. We’ll review your X-rays and decide on the best treatment plan for you.
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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.
