A dummy COVID-19 swab is handled inside a sealed sterile tube during a demonstration by lab technicians who are carrying out diagnostic tests for coronavirus in the microbiology laboratory inside the Specialist Virology Centre at the University Hospital o New Government figures show there were 75 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals across north Cumbria just before Christmas, and cases had more than doubled in a single week. The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust was treating 75 patients with confirmed cases of Covid-19 on December 23, as detailed by rolling statistics published by the Government on the coronavirus pandemic. This was the most recent date for which data has currently been published.
Welcoming a baby into the world is always a magical time, and it’s even more amazing when they’re a special Christmas gift. And for Zoe and Kyle Tinkler, their little sleepy cherub certainly made Boxing Day 2020 one to remember. Baby Elijah George Tinkler was born at West Cumberland Hospital on Saturday (December 26) at 10.20am. The tiny tot weighed 7lb 10.5oz, and Maryport parents Zoe and Kyle couldn’t be more pleased with their festive bundle of joy. The midwives at WCH were amazing, they said. His family couldn t wait to meet him, especially his big sister Florie. Spending Christmas day and Boxing Day on the labour ward is a bit different, but worth it for the best Christmas present we could have asked for.
People urged to use hospital services wisely as pressure mounts on NHS
23/12/2020
Bosses at Whitehaven’s West Cumberland Hospital and Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary are urging the public to only come to A&E if their condition is life-threatening.
Pressure in the hospitals has increased over the last few days with increasing number of patients with coronavirus and the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is asking the public to help make sure they remain able to support people with the most urgent needs.
Dr Rod Harpin, medical director, said: âThe position in north Cumbria is reflected across the UK, but as we see a rise in COVID cases in our hospitals it is really important that the public do their bit to help us.
Work to improve a hospital s emergency department is set to begin in the New Year. After receiving £4 million winter funding earlier this year, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is preparing to improve the capacity within West Cumberland Hospital s Accident and Emergency department. The work will develop same-day emergency care facilities offered on the Whitehaven hospital site, following the successful implementation of the Same Day Emergency Care model at both WCH and Cumberland Infirmary. The additional space will allow the trust to develop this work further, by improving capacity, reducing overcrowding, and improving the overall patient experience. Groundwork has already begun to prepare WCH for the arrival of a single-storey build next month, as work is expected to begin on January 4.