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Poster boy Colin‘s words of warning in cancer campaign
A SINGLE father-of-four from Frizington has become the face of a lung cancer awareness campaign.
Last updated 13 September 2012
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Matron support
A NEW role has been created at West Cumberland Hospital and the Cumberland Infirmary to help patients during their stay.
Last updated 13 September 2012
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Meningitis warning
COPELAND residents are urged to be aware of early signs of meningitis.
Last updated 30 August 2012
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Helen blazes trail for access to special diets
A WEST Cumberland Hospital dietician’s groundbreaking work to improve access to gluten-free food for people with Coeliac disease has led to her contributing to a national policy.
Last updated 23 August 2012
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No start date yet for hospital boss
THE new boss of West Cumberland Hospital – who was expected to start last week but didn’t – is now not expected to start for another few weeks.
Last updated 23 August 2012
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Hospital’s clean bill of health
WEST Cumberland Hospital has been given a clean bill of health by inspectors – but concerns have been raised about the Cumberland Infirmary.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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Shaping the future of NHS services
HEALTH experts have hailed a success the first in a series of events looking at how NHS services can be developed across Cumbria.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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Pass your MMR test before you head off to Uni
HEALTH chiefs are urging Copeland students to have the MMR jab before starting their university courses in the autumn, in an attempt to prevent mumps, measles and rubella spreading through campuses.
Last updated 16 August 2012
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Trust boss defends role
HOSPITALS boss Neil Goodwin has defended a decision to keep him on AFTER the new chief executive starts.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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Plain truth about smoking
OVER 1,100 children aged 10-14 in Cumbria are regular smokers.
Last updated 9 August 2012
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GP hours are cut
PATIENTS could be experiencing a longer wait to see their doctor after it was revealed GP opening hours in Cumbria are reducing.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Patients’ group worried about care quality
A PATIENTS’ group has expressed serious concerns about the quality of health care in north Cumbria.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Lung cancer campaign a success
NEARLY 50 people were diagnosed with lung cancer following NHS Cumbria’s Cough Cough campaign.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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‘Plans could lead to shortage of experienced midwives’
NORTH Cumbria could face a potentially “dangerous” shortage of experienced midwives if a proposed shake-up of the service goes ahead as planned, unions have warned.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Making patients safer
A NEW patient safety scheme has been introduced at North Cumbria’s hospitals to help prevent falls, infections, pressure ulcers and blood clots.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Nominate your NHS heroes
COPELAND residents are being offered the opportunity to sing the praises of their local health heroes.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Health governors sought
NOMINATIONS are now open for Copeland governors of Cumbria’s community health services.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Concerns as MORE hospital managers brought in
MORE new managers are being brought in from the North East to help run North Cumbria’s hospitals.
Last updated 19 July 2012
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Staff consulted about takeover
STAFF at North Cumbria’s hospitals are being consulted about what will happen to them when the trust is taken over later this year.
Last updated 19 July 2012
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17,000 offer NHS dental treatment
OVER 17,000 patients have been sent a letter offering them a chance to sign up to an NHS dentist.
Last updated 19 July 2012
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