The construction of our new £15m Endoscopy Unit at the Cumberland Infirmary (CIC) was completed in June 2025.
This new Endoscopy Unit will be able to treat more patients, helping to reduce our waiting lists and improve timely diagnosis, particularly for cancers. It includes five clinical rooms and an outpatient area, enabling more patients to receive endoscopy procedures locally.
Some key benefits of the new unit include:
- Patients will be able to access endoscopy faster - more patients will receive their diagnostic procedure within six weeks of referral in line with national standards
- The additional rooms will have capacity to provide more lists per week avoiding unnecessary travel outside of the region.
- It will also ensure the Cumberland Infirmary meets National Standards and future proofs the service to meet the needs of our patients across North Cumbria.
Recently Endoscopy services at both CIC and West Cumberland Hospital achieved national JAG accreditation, reflecting the high standard of care patients receive in north Cumbria. JAG accreditation is a national process that provides independent and impartial recognition that a service demonstrates high quality and consistent care.
Ergéa UK, in collaboration with Actiform, utilised the latest Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to ensure the building meets high environmental standards and complies with national healthcare regulations.