Health news

Figures reveal rise in attacks on hospital staff

THE number of attacks on staff at the West Cumberland Hospital and Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary has increased.

Last updated 24 November 2011
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Hospital spotlight on infection prevention

twhosp RAISING awareness of infection prevention measures at the West Cumberland Hospital is the aim of a major campaign this week.

Last updated 17 November 2011
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'Financial crisis' forces WCH ward closures

WARDS are set to close at the West Cumberland Hospital as a result of what bosses now call a “financial crisis”. (8 comments)

Last updated 15 November 2011
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Both bidders put through to next stage

Neil Goodwin photo BOTH parties bidding to takeover North Cumbria’s hospitals have been put through to the next stage.

Last updated 10 November 2011
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Deadline looming for Patient Awards

PATIENTS are being encouraged to nominate a nurse, midwife, health visitor or healthcare assistant at the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven who has made a difference in their lives.

Last updated 7 November 2011
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More patients are dying, say new statistics

MORE patients are dying at North Cumbria’s hospitals than should be, according to new statistics.

Last updated 3 November 2011
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Mums-to-be advised to have the seasonal flu jab

PREGNANT women are being reminded by health experts to have the seasonal flu vaccine to protect themselves and their unborn babies.

Last updated 3 November 2011
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Inspectors give thumbs up to hospital’s community unit

cesdalton THE community unit at West Cumberland Hospital has been given a clean bill of health by inspectors.

Last updated 27 October 2011
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Three big centres for vascular treatment

HEALTH experts have decided to have three centres of excellence for complex inpatient vascular services to serve the north west area instead of the current service provided from seven hospitals across the area.

Last updated 27 October 2011
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Life-saving ops start at Carlisle

NEW buildings are now in place at Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary, ready for the launch of a potentially life-saving heart treatment.

Last updated 27 October 2011
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New trust governors

THREE people from Copeland have been appointed as new governors for a Cumbria health trust.

Last updated 27 October 2011
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GP joins Trust team

mcgowan A WHITEHAVEN GP has been appointed to advise Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in the development of its health care services in Copeland.

Last updated 27 October 2011
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Ian takes NHS Cumbria hot seat

IAN Gordon has been appointed the interim chairman of NHS Cumbria, the county’s primary care trust.

Last updated 27 October 2011
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Health union quizzes nurses on staff shortages

NURSES in Whitehaven are being asked to spill the beans on rumoured staff shortages in the area’s hospitals.

Last updated 27 October 2011
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New neurology vacancies

THREE neurologists are being sought to fill gaps in cover across Cumbria.

Last updated 25 October 2011
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Health bosses’ £800,000 advice bill

HEALTH bosses have paid almost £800,000 to accounting and consulting firm Deloittes. (3 comments)

Last updated 20 October 2011
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Gym Kids is a winner

A COPELAND team of health staff has been recognised for outstanding innovation in improving NHS services.

Last updated 20 October 2011
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Government help for cash-strapped trust

THE NHS trust which runs North Cumbria’s main hospitals is just one of four in the country that will get government help in the light of a major cash crisis.

Last updated 20 October 2011
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