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30 December 2024
Restricted visiting at North Cumbria hospitals
In line with the national picture Cumbria has seen an increasing level of flu cases, and as a result visiting has been restricted at Cumberland Infirmary, West Cumberland Hospital,…
30 December 2024
More than 2500 Cumbrian’s at risk of losing sight
More than 2500 people in Cumbria with Diabetes are overdue their free sight check and are at risk of losing their sight.
18 December 2024
How to spot the signs and symptoms of Strep A infection and RSV
Winter is traditionally a time when childhood illnesses are on the rise. RSV and Strep A are common in children at this time of year.
17 December 2024
Progress on new Endoscopy Unit at Cumberland Infirmary - on track for Spring opening
The construction of the new £15m Endoscopy Unit at the Cumberland Infirmary has passed its halfway milestone, marking significant progress in this exciting project. Once complete,…
12 December 2024
Remember your repeat prescriptions and stock up your medicine cabinet before Christmas
We are are encouraging everyone to be 'winter ready' by ensuring they have essential medicines at home.
12 December 2024
Virtual wards helping more patients stay at home
Virtual wards have helped hundreds of people to be cared for at home instead of hospital this year as virtual wards are now in full operation in Cumbria. The virtual wards,…
9 December 2024
Caring for your children this winter
The most common time for children to be admitted to the hospital in the UK is during the winter months. This is often due to an increase in respiratory infections, asthma…
6 December 2024
Waiting made clear: Sharing our live emergency care times
Since July 2024 the Trust has been publishing live waiting times for emergency care across North Cumbria, including A&E and Urgent Treatment Centres. It covers real-time data, such…
5 December 2024
Helpful advice for elderly pet owners if you require a hospital stay
The Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity which seeks to relieve the anxieties, problems and sometimes injustices faced by elderly and terminally ill people and…
3 December 2024
Beware of hoax callers and scammers
The Trust has been notified by one of our Supplier that there has been reports of patients receiving hoax calls. These calls feature an automated message that falsely claim to be…