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29 November 2024
HIV infections now higher in heterosexuals
Health professionals from Cumbria are highlighting the groups where HIV infections are rising as we aim to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat this World Aids Day (Sunday 1st…
28 November 2024
Positive feedback from women in national patient survey on maternity services
Women in north Cumbria are 'treated with kindness and compassion' according to the results of a national maternity survey published today (Thursday 28th November). Women who gave…
27 November 2024
New Urgent Treatment Centre planned for Carlisle
Funding for a new £12m Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle has been approved. The new UTC is part of a longer term plan to improve access to…
21 November 2024
Results of national patient survey on urgent and emergency care
Today (21st November) the results of the National Urgent and Emergency Care Survey were published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Patients who attended either an Urgent…
20 November 2024
Living with COPD in winter
Cold spells can cause breathing problems for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Sometimes there may be periods when your symptoms get suddenly worse – known…