How we are working differently in North Cumbria
Removing Organisational Boundaries
We are working in a more integrated way than ever before, bringing teams from different organisations together in the best interests of our patients and communities. This should mean more effective care, with fewer barriers and less duplication.Integrated Care Communities
Integrated care communities (ICCs) work together to improve the overall health and wellbeing of their community. Health and social care professionals, GPs, the third and voluntary sector and the community will work as one team to support the health and wellbeing of local people. There are 8 across North Cumbria.Co-Production
Co-production is working together. We know the NHS doesn’t have all the answers and we want to harness the energy, ideas and enthusiasm of our community to help us tackle the issues that are challenging our services. Services are better when the voice of the patient, the community and the staff help shape the delivery of our health and care.Tell us what you think of the new website betaWebsite Feedback
An integrated health and care system
What do we mean by an integrated system? Well, quite simply, we need to join up different parts of health and adult social care services so that they work seamlessly together. Experience tells us this doesn’t always happen and this is what we want to fix.
What is integrated care?
In an integrated system, patients see the professional who can most effectively meet their needs at any one time, regardless of the organisation that professional works for.
What it means for you
Our aim is to keep people living healthily, independently and feeling in control of their own health and wellbeing. If you need help from the health and care system, we want to make it as easy as possible to access and provide an experience which is tailored to your individual needs.
Everyone who lives, works, or even visits North Cumbria will benefit from a better integrated health and care system.
All members of the community stand to benefit from services which are easier to access, better organised, more joined-up and, most importantly, focused around patient need.
What it means for staff
Our workforce will be at the very heart of truly integrating care across North Cumbria and joining up services in a better way for patients.
NEW SYSTEM PROJECTS
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Making it happen
The NHS and social care face increasing demand.
In North Cumbria we have an ageing population, this means many of our older residents have a number of health problems. It is clear if we stay as we are we will struggle to meet the needs of our population. The North Cumbria Health and Care System is working collaboratively to tackle these issues. Like every part of England we were asked to pull together a plan which we did through our Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP).
We are already looking at what else we need to do for our communities to meet the challenges of the future.
We now have a real opportunity to break down the barriers that make it difficult for our people to work together which can only be good news for patients.
Stephen EamesSystem Lead / Chief Executive of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
This is a very exciting moment for our health and care services and there is a real opportunity for us to make sure the Third Sector is part of that change and is sharing its expertise, helping us to co-produce our services for the future together.
Professor John HowarthSystem Clinical Lead, Deputy Chief Executive of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
The future will see greater integration of all parts of health and social care alongside a relationship with patients where we will all take greater responsibility for our health and wellbeing, and one where we work together to ensure our precious resources are used to best effect.
Dr David RogersAccountable Officer / Medical Director NHS North Cumbria CCG
NEWS
Keep up to date with news and stories from North Cumbria Health and Care:
North Cumbria Health and Care organisations launch a five year strategy to deliver the NHS Long Term Plan
11 Feb 2020
Improving digital access to services, providing more care closer to where you live and improving the way health and care organisations work together, are at the [...]
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Maternity wards receive top praise from local mums in CQC survey
29 Jan 2020
Three maternity wards in Cumbria are celebrating after receiving top praise from local mums. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published results of a national [...]
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Physician associate student receives award in honour of renowned Cumbrian medic
29 Jan 2020
A final year physician associate student at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has received a prestigious award in honour of Professor Olu Orugun* who [...]
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The NHS in North Cumbria is supporting young people to get their Dream Placement
27 Jan 2020
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation (NCIC) is amongst a number of local organisations hosting placements for students interested in working for leading [...]
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Non-Executive appointments at the Trust
3 Jan 2020
The NHS in north Cumbria has appointed two new non-executive directors. David Allen and Susan Mckenna have successfully being appointed as the Trust’s latest [...]
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#PassTheBaton campaign launches!
2 Jan 2020
Today we are launching our new campaign called #PassTheBaton and are encouraging as many people as possible to take part! It’s a virtual relay challenge that will [...]
Read more#PassTheBaton campaign launches!
North Cumbria’s NHS aims to help people plan well for leaving hospital
18 Dec 2019
A new information sheet has been launched this week for patients and their carers/families with the aim of helping people to plan well for leaving the Cumberland [...]
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Choose wisely this winter
11 Dec 2019
NHS services across Cumbria are appealing for the public to use their NHS wisely as services are extremely busy in the run up to Christmas. Professor John Howarth, [...]
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New Chief Executive appointed to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
6 Dec 2019
Lyn Simpson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) following a recruitment process. Lyn has a [...]
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The NHS in north Cumbria is urging people to choose well ahead of cold snap
28 Nov 2019
The NHS in north Cumbria is urging people to choose the right service for their needs ahead of a cold snap due this weekend. Professor John Howarth, Deputy Chief [...]
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System Leadership Board meets on Thursday 7 November
6 Nov 2019
The North Cumbria Health and Care System Leadership Board (SLB) meets on Thursday 7th November 2019. This is where health partners meet together to implement the [...]
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Welcoming our next generation of healthcare professionals to north Cumbria
5 Nov 2019
50 newly qualified nurses, midwives, physiotherapists and paramedics have joined the NHS in north Cumbria which is the biggest intake the Trust has had to-date. In [...]
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New leadership arrangements for north Cumbria’s NHS
29 Oct 2019
It has been announced today that Stephen Eames, current chief executive at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, will take on a new leadership role [...]
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21 new governors required for new Integrated Care Trust Governor’s Council
29 Oct 2019
A unique opportunity to influence the future of healthcare in the county is now available, as North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is looking [...]
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Suicide bereavement support to be made available across England
28 Oct 2019
Personalised bereavement support will be available on the NHS in England to care for people after a relative or friend’s suicide. People who have lost someone close [...]
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