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New programme provides a ‘bridge’ into employment for students within NHS Trust A brand new programme has helped students gain employment as bank health care assistants at North Cumbria University Hopsitals NHS Trust (NCUH). Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/09/26/new-programme-provides-a-bridge-into-employment-for-students-within-nhs-trust/

Plans for NHS trusts to merge given go ahead Two Cumbrian NHS Trusts have now received official approval on their plans to join together. Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and North Cumbria University Hospitals Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/09/19/plans-for-nhs-trusts-to-merge-given-go-ahead/

Local physiotherapist leads the way in dizziness and stroke research Research by a specialist physiotherapist is helping identify stroke in patients who report feelings of dizziness. Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/06/26/local-physiotherapist-leads-the-way-in-dizziness-and-stroke-research/

Improvements to disabled parking at the Cumberland Infirmary Following feedback from patients and visitors, a new system is being introduced at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle which will allow Blue Badge holders Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/06/05/improvements-to-disabled-parking-at-the-cumberland-infirmary/

Celebrating Nursing: Cumbria has excellent opportunities to train as a nurse This International Nurses’ Day the NHS in Cumbria is shining a spotlight on the many different ways people can train to become a nurse in Cumbria. Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/05/10/celebrating-nursing-cumbria-has-excellent-opportunities-to-train-as-a-nurse/

Trust given green light for smoke free status Two hospitals in north Cumbria have been recognised for proactive work to help smokers quit and keep their sites smoke free. Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/04/12/trust-given-green-light-for-smoke-free-status/

Three key appointments to system leadership team Three key appointments have been made to the leadership team of Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT), North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/04/02/three-key-appointments-to-system-leadership-team/

Trust Chair bids a fond farewell After six years in post, Gina Tiller, Chair of North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust (NCUH) will retire tomorrow (29 March 2019). Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/03/28/trust-chair-bids-a-fond-farewell/