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Cumbrian midwives praised for teen parents scheme

North Cumbria’s midwives have won national recognition after setting up a unique scheme to help teenage parents in rural communities.

Last updated 24 July 2010
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Cumbrian midwife's award for outstanding work

A west Cumbrian midwife has been presented with an award for her outstanding work as a student.

Last updated 17 July 2010
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Cumbria NHS bosses welcome waiting time targets change

North Cumbria’s health bosses have welcomed the relaxation of demanding NHS waiting time targets.

Last updated 13 July 2010
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Carlisle on course to hit health target

Carlisle is on course to meet targets to reduce health inequalities between its richest and poorest people.

Last updated 12 July 2010
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Volunteers needed for Cumbria care study

A new study looking at potential treatments for bipolar disorder – in which people experience high and low mood swings – is being launched in Cumbria.

Last updated 3 July 2010
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Cumbrian hospital nurses spending more time on patient care

Nurses at north Cumbria’s hospitals are spending up to twice as much time on patient care than they were a year ago.

Last updated 3 July 2010
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Smoking ban has had positive effects, Cumbrian survey shows

The smoking ban introduced in 2007 has been backed by the majority of Cumbrians with 79 per cent saying it has had positive effects.

Last updated 3 July 2010
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Support network for people affected by Cumbria shootings

New long-term measures have been put in place to help those affected by the west Cumbrian shootings come to terms with their feelings.

Last updated 1 July 2010
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Cumbria NHS helps 3,000 smokers quit in one year

More than 3,000 smokers in Cumbria successfully quit with help from the NHS last year, new figures show.

Last updated 30 June 2010
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Cumbrian health team aims to set fine example

A team of experts calling for people in Cumbria to lead healthier lifestyles is planning to lead by example.

Last updated 29 June 2010
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Falls in Cumbrian hospitals reduced

The number of patients falling victim to slips, trips and falls while in hospital has dropped by 20 per cent thanks to a new campaign.

Last updated 22 June 2010
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High privacy and dignity standards at Cumbrian hospitals

Standards of privacy and dignity at north Cumbria’s hospitals are among the highest in the country, according to its patients.

Last updated 20 May 2010
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Cumbria health chiefs warn over sex dangers

Health experts are this week repeating warnings that only condoms offer protection against both sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies.

Last updated 20 May 2010
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New Cumbrian support group for asbestos victims

A hidden killer responsible for hundreds of deaths in Cumbria is devastating increasing number of families.

Last updated 4 May 2010
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Foundation honour for west Cumbria hospital doctor

A Cumbrian doctor has been made a Fellow of the national Health Foundation.

Last updated 27 April 2010
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Carlisle cancer unit launches awareness campaign

Staff at a specialist cancer unit in Carlisle are launching a campaign to raise awareness about oesophageal and gastric cancers.

Last updated 26 April 2010
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Top nurse impressed by work in Cumbria

A top mental health nurse has visited Carlisle to learn more about the journey of patients through the county’s mental health services.

Last updated 1 April 2010
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Carlisle doctor’s marathon plan to help charity

Carlisle doctor Jim George has devoted his career to helping people with Parkinson’s Disease – now he is giving up his free time to take part in the London Marathon and raise money for his patients.

Last updated 27 March 2010
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