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Ophthalmology: Contact Lenses for Keratoconus
What is Keratoconus
Endoscopy: ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Patient information
Health Visiting
The Health Visiting service is made up of a team of specialist nurses who offer advice and guidance to parents with children aged 0 to 5 years old.
Making a complaint
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/PALS-support-and-advice/making-complaint
Get your flu jab to help protect you, your family and friends
People living in north Cumbria are being urged to get their flu vaccination and take steps to keep themselves well over the winter months and help protect themselves, their family and friends from the virus.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/get-your-flu-jab-help-protect-you-your-family-and-friends
Sexual Health
Cumbria Sexual Health service provides confidential advice and support on a range of sexual health issues. We offer testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We also provide, for free, all types of contraception including emergency contraception.
21 new governors required for new Integrated Care Trust Governors' Council
A unique opportunity to influence the future of healthcare in the county is now available, as North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for 21 new governors.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/21-new-governors-required-new-integrated-care-trust-governors-council
Choose well ahead of the cold snap
The NHS in north Cumbria is urging people to choose the right service for their needs ahead of a cold snap due this weekend.
Take control of your long term condition this winter
Health professionals in Cumbria are advising people with long term conditions to take extra precautions to look after their health this winter. Read more to find out about support for those with COPD, heart conditions and diabetes.
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/take-control-your-long-term-condition-winter
Files
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.
