Health news

Primary children drinking alcohol

A HEALTH study has revealed that 15 per cent of Cumbrian primary school boys have drunk alcohol.

Last updated 24 March 2011
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Patients praise hospitals

SEVENTY six per cent of patients would recommend the West Cumberland Hospital to a friend, according to feedback on the NHS Choices website.

Last updated 24 March 2011
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Ex-NHS boss’s age discrimination test case

ptwoodcocknigel FORMER North Cumbria health boss Nigel Woodcock, who lost his job in the midst of a massive NHS shake-up, is to mount a landmark ‘age discrimination’ test case at the Court of Appeal.

Last updated 24 March 2011
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Hospital case still needs to be approved

THE West Cumberland Hospital redevelopment’s Full Business Case has still not been approved by health bosses.

Last updated 17 March 2011
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Infection rates down

STAFF at West Cumberland Hospital and the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, are continuing to win the battle against infection on the wards.

Last updated 10 March 2011
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Fears that private company may take over our hospitals

THERE are fears that a private health company may offer to take over West Cumberland Hospital and the Cumberland Infirmary. (8 comments)

Last updated 2 March 2011
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Mental health staff have say on plans which cut 80 jobs

MENTAL health staff across Cumbria are being consulted on major changes to services that will see more than 80 jobs lost over the next three years.

Last updated 2 March 2011
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Dangers of illegal tobacco

YOUNG people are missing vital health warnings due to the influx of illegal tobacco into the area, health bosses have warned.

Last updated 2 March 2011
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We’ll be marching on the streets again – MP

CEJRPETITION COPELAND’S MP has warned of marches on the streets again against any potential cuts to Copeland’s health services, particularly West Cumberland Hospital.

Last updated 24 February 2011
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It’s not a failing trust, it is financially challenged – boss

CEHEATLY2402 “IT is not a failing trust, it is financially challenged,” said hospitals chief Carole Heatly.

Last updated 24 February 2011
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Hospital services: Copeland Borough Council reaction

CEEW1811 FINANCIAL challenges placed on health services and local authorities are having a stranglehold and leading to drastic action, says the leader of Copeland Council.

Last updated 24 February 2011
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Hospital services: The health unions’ reaction

WORRIED unions have been calling for assurances over local hospitals, services and staff.

Last updated 24 February 2011
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Hospital services: Save Our Services group's reaction

cejb240202 ASSURANCES over services provided at West Cumberland Hospital have been called for by the Save Our Services group.

Last updated 24 February 2011
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Hospital services: What happens now?

cealalex2402 WHAT happens now? A project board will be set up, overseen by regional health bosses, to talk to other trusts about a merger or acquisition.

Last updated 24 February 2011
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Hospital services: NHS Cumbria's reaction

CEROSSFORB HOSPITALS in Whitehaven and Carlisle will continue to receive the largest share of hospital funding in Cumbria based on the number of patients they treat, says the Primary Care Trust.

Last updated 24 February 2011
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Hospital services: What foundation status means

IN its statement last week, the North Cumbria University Hospitals Trust said that financial pressures cannot be overcome quickly enough to meet a tighter deadline to become a ‘Foundation Trust’. As a result they will merge with or be taken over by another health organisation.

Last updated 24 February 2011
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