Health news

Spotlight on the mental health service

PEOPLE are being asked their views on mental health care.

Last updated 9 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Extra cash to cover infirmary PFI costs

NORTH Cumbria is in line for a share of a £1.5billion Government bailout to help it meet crippling repayments at Carlisle’s PFI Cumberland Infirmary.

Last updated 9 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Probe launched after doctor leaves patient data on train

A PROBE has been launched after patients at North Cumbria’s hospitals were told some of their information had been lost on a train.

Last updated 9 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Reassurance for staff on hospital trust takeover

HOSPITAL boss Neil Goodwin has reassured staff over the pending takeover of the North Cumbrian trust.

Last updated 9 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Don’t ignore bowel cancer signs

HEALTH bosses are warning people not to ignore the signs of bowel cancer.

Last updated 9 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Details of losing bid

THE takeover bid rejected by hospital bosses would have seen £60million invested in north Cumbrian healthcare – including setting up new cancer and children’s services.

Last updated 9 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Breast screening delays are on track to be resolved

DELAYS to breast screening appointments in North Cumbria are on track to be resolved by the end of the year, health bosses say.

Last updated 2 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Hospital care is top notch in

WEST Cumberland Hospital and the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, are among the top providers in the north west for heart failure and pneumonia.

Last updated 2 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

New technology to carry out hospital ward checks

NEW technology is being used to carry out monthly ward checks and regular care reviews at West Cumberland Hospital and the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

Last updated 2 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

‘Don’t put yourself at risk – attend cervical screening’

MANY Copeland women are still not attending cervical screening.

Last updated 2 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Former hospitals’ boss takes NZ job

THE former boss of North Cumbria’s hospitals has left the UK to become chief executive of a health trust on the other side of the world.

Last updated 2 February 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Turmoil in the NHS

HEALTH unions say they have lost confidence in the ability of hospital bosses to manage staff and services safely and effectively. (6 comments)

Last updated 19 January 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

War of words over hospital delay

HOSPITAL boss Neil Goodwin has issued an ultimatum after approval of the long-awaited new West Cumberland Hospital development was stalled yet again.

Last updated 19 January 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

MP criticises ‘Mickey Mouse’ reforms

COPELAND’S MP has compared the Government’s health reforms to Disneyland.

Last updated 19 January 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Health meeting agreed – but hospital boss won’t be there

A MEETING to discuss concerns about the future of healthcare in West Cumbria has been rescheduled – but the area’s hospital boss still won’t be there.

Last updated 19 January 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk