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BBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Cumbria's £19m new diagnostic centre set for opening
A £19m diagnostic health centre is set to open to patients later this month, health bosses have confirmed. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) said it had taken ownership of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in work has been ongoing at the town centre site for over a year, with the centre set to provide MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound and lung function tests to the local community. Dr Adrian Clements, executive medical director, said the centre would "make a huge difference" to those living across Cumbria. "Having a centre like this embedded in the local community is key to the future of the NHS," he forms part of a national programme to improve local access to diagnostic testing. The £19m funding was secured from the national CDC programme, which aims to reduce health inequalities in the region by providing people with access to care closer to home. The trust said it had been handed the keys to the building by construction firm Graham and it had come in on time and on are due to begin training before it is set for a phased opening to patients later this month. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NHS issues sun safety advice to people in Cumbria
THE NHS has issued advice to people in Cumbria as we enter a hot spell. The public is reminded to stay safe as temperatures get warmer across the county. Top tips include wearing sun cream and staying hydrated. The hot temperatures and sunny weather can be dangerous for some people. In a post on social media, North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) wrote: "It's important that you know how to stay safe in the sun – this is particularly important for those with long-term health conditions, those who are older, and for babies and youngsters. "The main risks are caused by not drinking enough water and overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart or breathing. "It's important to remember that babies less than six months old should be kept out of direct sunlight. "Their skin is sensitive and contains less melanin than in older children. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their colour, and provides some protection from the sun." Members of the public are encouraged to seek shade. Spend time in the shade when the sun is strongest. In the UK, this is between 11am and 3pm from March to October. People should also stay hydrated. By the time you start feeling thirsty, you are already becoming dehydrated. It's important that you drink water or non-alcoholic fluid at regular intervals throughout the day. You should aim to drink around 1.5 - 2 litres (around 8 - 10 200ml glasses) of fluid per day to stay hydrated. NCIC added: "You should wear sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 to protect against UVB and make sure it has at least 4-star UVA protection. These are available at a low cost from supermarkets. "Make sure you put enough sunscreen on. As a guide for an adult this means around two teaspoonful's of sunscreen if you're just covering your head, arms and neck. "Reapply sunscreen regularly throughout the day even if the bottle says 'once a day' or 'water resistant'. "Sunscreen can rub, sweat or wash off. It's especially important to reapply after towelling dry. And reapplying helps avoid missing bits of skin."
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
More than 180 babies were born across North and West Cumbria in February
More than 180 babies were born across North and West Cumbria in February according to the latest figures. 58 girls and 50 boys were born at the Cumberland Infirmary with 37 girls and 37 born at the West Cumberland Hospital in February. The busiest day at the Cumberland Infirmary was February 8 with seven births and the busiest day at the West Cumberland Hospital was February 25 with six births. Read more: Warwick Bridge Primary School enjoys 'Biggest Ever Football Session' Five babies will have a special day to look forward to in the future with Valentines Day birthdays on February 14. Four baby girls were born on February 14 and one boy was born at home. A spokesperson for North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) said: 'Congratulations to all the new parents and carers.'
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'It could save your life' - Doctor urges people to get their blood pressure checked
NHS trust encourages people to get their blood pressure checked to keep an eye on their heart health. North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) took Valentine's Day as an opportunity to urge people to look after their heart by highlighting the importance of taking your blood pressure. More than four million people are believed to be living with undetected or untreated high blood pressure. Dr Louise Buchanan, Consultant Cardiologist and Medical Director, said: "Cardiovascular disease is the single biggest area where the NHS can save lives as it is largely preventable. "High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the most common modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is underdiagnosed. "If it is identified early then appropriate treatments can be put in place which do make a difference. That's why it is so important that everyone knows their own blood pressure numbers – if you haven't had your blood pressure taken recently make it a priority to go to one of the pharmacies or drop in events – it could save your life." Adults over the age of 40 are encouraged to have their blood pressure tested at least every five years. Many places including pharmacies and local GP surgeries offer blood pressure tests.
