Health news

Progress needed on bed sores

HOSPITAL board member Judith Cooke has urged managers to make faster progress in reducing bed sores at Carlisle and Whitehaven.

Last updated 15 September 2011
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Stroke patients can see specialist 24/7

STROKE patients in North Cumbria can now be seen by a specialist 24 hours a day – using a video link.

Last updated 15 September 2011
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High marks for hospital food

ALL of Cumbria’s hospitals have been judged to be largely good or excellent when it comes to the quality of the food, privacy and environment in which care is given to patients.

Last updated 15 September 2011
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Responding to carers’ needs

A NEW education programme for carers of people with dementia is set to launch in Cumbria.

Last updated 15 September 2011
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Funding delay for hospital

FUNDING for Whitehaven’s new West Cumberland Hospital will not be released until bosses have agreed a fully costed clinical strategy. (10 comments)

Last updated 8 September 2011
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Longer lives result in one big headache

twashton THE NUMBER of people living with long-term illnesses in Cumbria is set to rise dramatically in the coming years.

Last updated 8 September 2011
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Public meeting cancelled

A PUBLIC meeting about the future of North Cumbria’s hospitals has been cancelled because contenders have been told they can no longer speak publicly about their bids.

Last updated 8 September 2011
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Joint patients make great strides

twjoint2 PATIENTS who have undergone joint replacements at the West Cumberland Hospital came together to take part in a sponsored walk around Whitehaven harbour.

Last updated 8 September 2011
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More patients face long wait for treatment

THE number of patients enduring long waits for NHS treatment in hospitals in North Cumbria has more than doubled.

Last updated 1 September 2011
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Ambulance service could face huge fine

CUMBRIA’S ambulance service could be fined millions of pounds for failing to reach patients quickly enough.

Last updated 1 September 2011
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New equipment will diagnose feet problems

NEW state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose complex foot problems is now operating in West Cumbria.

Last updated 18 August 2011
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Revised hospital plans for approval

cengood1808 REVISED plans for the West Cumberland Hospital redevelopment are expected to be approved by Copeland Council this week.

Last updated 18 August 2011
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Trust boss’s pledge over hospital for Whitehaven

wntonyhalsall ONE of the men bidding to take over North Cumbria’s hospitals insists Whitehaven would have a secure future under his leadership.

Last updated 18 August 2011
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Company ‘car’ that could be a life-saver

davidwhiteheadd001 DAVID Whitehead’s company car isn’t like that of most businessmen. Instead of coming complete with CD player, Bluetooth and heated seats, his has blue lights, sirens – and a stretcher...