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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

More organisations sign up to Healthy Weight Declaration

17 Jul 2019

At a presentation in Carlisle yesterday (16 July 2019) North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria Early Years [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Still not too late to get your flu jab

8 Feb 2019

People in Cumbria are being reminded that it’s not too late to get a flu vaccination. The recent spell of cold weather can often be an issue for patients with [...]

Sepsis awareness month across north Cumbria

5 Feb 2019

This month (February), sepsis nurse specialists have planned a host of events and educational experiences across north Cumbria to build awareness and knowledge of [...]