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First Step short listed for national award
10 Jun 2019
The First Step service which provides mental health services in Cumbria for people with mild to moderate mental health problems has been shortlisted for the Equality [...]
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NHS worker who learned to walk again to run a marathon in memory of a friend
3 Jun 2019
Running a marathon is an amazing achievement for anyone to make, but completing the London marathon less than a year after having a broken pelvis and having to learn [...]
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Surgery in Workington looks into appointments via technology
24 May 2019
A GP surgery in Workington recently took part in a project to use telehealth technology for some of its clinics to develop and improve services for patients. Orchard [...]
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NHS parkrun being held on Saturday 1 June
24 May 2019
After the success of last year’s parkrun for the NHS, a special parkrun is being held next month. On 1 June 2019 a GP parkrun Pledge Day will be held nationally, [...]
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Campaign developed in Cumbria to improve care of vulnerable patients launches nationally
24 May 2019
A project called Stop And Watch, which was used firstly in America and modified for use in North Cumbria, has now been launched across the county and the North East [...]
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North Cumbria’s children’s diabetes service performs above national average
24 May 2019
A national paediatric diabetes audit has shown that north Cumbria’s hospitals are performing above the national average in several key areas set by the Royal College [...]
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Two learning disability nurses accepted onto esteemed London leadership course
15 Apr 2019
Two Cumbrian learning disability nurses have been selected out of hundreds of applicants to undertake a prestigious leadership course in London. Fully funded by [...]
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Trust given green light for smoke free status
15 Apr 2019
Two hospitals in north Cumbria have been recognised for proactive work to help smokers quit and keep their sites smoke free. North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS [...]
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NHS asks for feedback on new name options
10 Apr 2019
Health bosses are asking for views on a name for the new NHS Trust that will be formed later this year. Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and North [...]
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Three key appointments to system leadership team
3 Apr 2019
Three key appointments have been made to the leadership team of Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT), North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust (NCUH) [...]
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