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Get tested at new coronavirus local testing site in Carlisle

11 Aug 2020

Press Release source: Department of Health and Social Care A walk-through coronavirus testing facility is to open at the Castle Car Park in Carlisle, as part of the [...]

Jon Rush appointed Chair of North Cumbria Integrated Care Partnership System Leadership Board

24 Jul 2020

A new chair has been appointed for the board which brings together health and care partners in north Cumbria. Jon Rush, who also chairs NHS North Cumbria Clinical [...]

Latest advice about Coronavirus

10 Feb 2020

The NHS in Cumbria and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. There are measures in place to ensure the [...]

Orion-4 trials taking place at NCIC

31 Jan 2020

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is taking part in a new medical research study to help find out if a new treatment can help prevent heart attacks [...]

Ceremony marks the start of building work for cancer centre

24 Jan 2020

A ceremony to lay the first bricks will officially mark the start of building work on a multi-million pound cancer centre at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle [...]

New Trust Governors announced

27 Dec 2019

Following its governor elections, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has announced who will sit on its Governors Council. Trust members have been [...]

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 [...]

Public urged to act fast to avoid festive flu

17 Dec 2019

England’s top doctors have urged people to protect themselves and their families from flu over the coming week amid warnings that new cases may peak over the busy [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]