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6 March 2024
North Cumbria’s £3.4m new heart labs officially opened.
Professor Sir Liam Donaldson has officially opened north Cumbria Heart Centre’s new laboratories at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle.
27 February 2024
Innovative student nurse nominated for national award
Amy Graham, 35, has been recognised for her innovative work in developing an app that monitors fridge temperatures and improves patient safety. She is a undertaking her nurse…
23 February 2024
Health column: ‘Little moments’ make big differences to child development
Speech and language experts say too many children in the UK start school developmentally months behind their peers, particularly in speech and language ability. A new campaign aims…
19 February 2024
Health column - Success for Pharmacy First scheme
A new scheme that means pharmacies can treat common conditions has been hailed a success in its first few months. Paul Fieldhouse, Clinical Director of Pharmacy at NCIC, says…
13 February 2024
Children quiz dementia nurses for hospital art project
Dementia nurses from North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust took part in a Q&A session with some children from Houghton CE School, near Carlisle.
9 February 2024
Mums give thumbs up to good care in national maternity survey
Patients have again praised our maternity teams for their good care in a national CQC survey.
5 February 2024
Be part of the generation that stops HIV.
Did you know that you can live with HIV for a long time without realising that you have? That’s why health professionals urge those who are sexually active to test for HIV at least…
5 February 2024
Pharmacy healthcare 'revolution' offers quick and convenient care for common conditions
More than 600 pharmacies across north Cumbria and the the North East can now offer expert advice and medication for illnesses including sinusitis, sore throat, and shingles without…
5 February 2024
New apprenticeship roles coming to NCIC this year
Apprenticeships are a great way to learn while gaining hands-on experiencing and not having to give up your income. NCIC have supported over 400 apprentices since 2019, in various…