Health
Small changes for big health improvements
Published 8 January 2009
WEST Cumbrians are being encouraged to make small changes to their lifestyles to improve their health and well-being.
Helping people with vision loss lead fuller lives
Published 8 January 2009
A COCKERMOUTH man is helping people who are losing their sight to lead fuller lives.
Longer hospital hours
Published 18 December 2008
WORKINGTON community hospital’s minor injury unit will see longer opening hours from the end of January.
Urgent need for blood donors at festive time
Published 18 December 2008
WEST Cumbrians are being urged to save a life by donating blood during the festive period.
Joy for campaigners as pharmacy stays open
Published 18 December 2008
PATIENTS at a Cockermouth doctors’ surgery are celebrating victory in their campaign to keep their dispensary.
Hospital location row may put funding at risk
Published 4 December 2008
WEST Cumbria’s two district councils have been told to stop squabbling about the location of a new hospital for the area, or risk losing the cash to build it.
Tommy’s new lease of life as a winning sportsman
Published 4 December 2008
A WORKINGTON man has been given a new lease of life as a medal-winning sportsman after a kidney transplant.
First Responders reach anniversary milestone
Published 4 December 2008
BROUGHTON First Responders have celebrated their 10th anniversary.
Widow’s welcome for NHS cancer drug
Published 4 December 2008
THE WORKINGTON widow of a man whose life was extended thanks to a cancer drug has welcomed news that the treatment has been recommended for NHS use.
LATEST: Cockermouth hospital plans approved
Published 28 November 2008
PLANS for Cockermouth’s new community hospital moved a step closer yesterday after its business case plan was approved.
Two GP surgeries move to hospital
Published 27 November 2008
TWO Cockermouth doctors’ surgeries will move to the new £14.6 million community hospital in the town.
Hospital improves palliative care
Published 27 November 2008
NEW plans have been unveiled to improve palliative care and rehabilitation services at the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven by merging two wards.
Kidney consultant backs donor opt-out
Published 27 November 2008
A KIDNEY specialist at the Cumberland Infirmary has joined calls for an opt-out scheme for organ donation.
Cockermouth hospital plans revealed
Published 24 November 2008
PLANS for Cockermouth’s new £14 million community hospital have been revealed.
GP’s coeliac award
Published 20 November 2008
A MARYPORT doctor has been given a GP of the year award at a national ceremony.
Blow to hopes of organ donor increase
Published 20 November 2008
TRANSPLANT patients and doctors in West Cumbria have been left frustrated by a Government decision on organ donation this week.
How we’re changing the habit of a lifetime – and living longer
Published 20 November 2008
A MARYPORT woman, who has smoked for 40 years, is one of thousands of West Cumbrians now kicking the habit.
Awards honour the work of outstanding NHS staff
Published 20 November 2008
HEALTH workers in Workington were among those honoured at an NHS awards night last week.
Hospital hygiene green light
Published 20 November 2008
NORTH Cumbria’s hospital staff have transformed the way they stamp out the spread of infection.
A transplant is not less than getting your whole life back
Published 13 November 2008
A SEATON woman who was given her life back by a kidney transplant is encouraging others to join the organ donation register.
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