Our Services
We provide over 60 expert health services across Cumbria, supporting people in our communities to live happier, healthier and more hopeful lives. Our services are organised into four care groups.
Community Health
Providing care in patients' homes or in community settings, such as health centres and community hospitals.
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Mental Health
Supporting people with mental health problems to recover and live as independently as possible.
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Children & Families
We promote a healthy start to life and provide healthcare services that are responsive to the changing needs of young people and their families.
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Specialist Services
Our specialist services are led by experts in areas including dentistry, sexual health and diabetes. This growing group of services deliver smaller, specialist services into the communities of Cumbria.
In This Section:
From Our Community Health Team Update on the integration of community and acute services in Morecambe Bay
Published: 16th August 2017
Discussions continue following approval of an Outline Business Case
From Our Community Health Team Supporting patients’ choices to avoid long hospital stays
Published: 7th August 2017
New policy introduced in Lancashire & South Cumbria
From Our Community Health Team Physiotherapists workout at work
Published: 3rd August 2017
National campaign encourages staff to move more at work
From Our Mental Health Team Lisa’s legacy gives hope to mental health inpatients
Published: 2nd August 2017
New garden opens at the Hadrian unit
Trust-wide News An opportunity to be involved in how your local health care is delivered
Published: 31st July 2017
Governor's Election now open
From Our Community Health Team Celebratory day at HMP Haverigg for both prisoners and staff
Published: 24th July 2017
Health promotion events as Haverigg Prison turns 50.
Latest CQC report for the Trust’s Mental Health Inpatient Units
Published: 20th July 2017
Report highlights caring and responsive services and improvements required.
From Our Specialist Services Team New Persistent Physical Symptoms Service Website Launches Today
Published: 12th July 2017
Website to help manage persistent pain
From Our Mental Health Team Clozaril Pathway - Rapid Process Improvement Workshop (RPIW)
Published: 10th July 2017
Improved service for patients taking Clozaril medication
CPFT staff hail partnership working at regional conference
Published: 30th June 2017
Work to improve patient care in community hospitals has been highlighted at a regional conference
From Our Children & Families Team Celebrating breastfeeding through interactive sessions and celebration walks
Published: 29th June 2017
Raising awareness of breasfteeding in Penrith
GPs and Physiotherapists join forces for improved patient care
Published: 28th June 2017
Pilot in GP practices in Carlisle and Eden is showing results
From Our Community Health Team New ways to treat those with musculo-skeletal conditions in south Cumbria
Published: 28th June 2017
A new service for patients referred to orthopaedic services is being hailed a success
From Our Specialist Services Team Living Well with & beyond Cancer
Published: 27th June 2017
Free events to support rehabilitation
From Our Children & Families Team South Cumbrian Health Visitor is awarded ‘Breast Friend Award’
Published: 7th June 2017
A Health Visitor from CPFT has been recgonised for her great work
From Our Children & Families Team Achievements of project to help vulnerable families in Barrow are highlighted by independent report
Published: 31st May 2017
Significant improvements have been recognised for Love Barrow Families project
From Our Mental Health Team Mental wellbeing advice following the Manchester Arena attack
Published: 25th May 2017
This guidance is aimed at anyone exposed to the Manchester Arena attack which took place on 22 May 2017.
From Our Community Health Team Transforming musculoskeletal care in Workington
Published: 25th May 2017
Saving GP appointments and providing care closer to home
From Our Community Health Team Barrow school children given life-saving training
Published: 22nd May 2017
Emergency first aid training to help save lives
From Our Mental Health Team Memory Matters helping Dementia Patients and Carers find the best support
Published: 16th May 2017
Memory Matters working with other organisations to raise further awareness of Dementia
See what happened at our latest Health and wellbeing MOT event
Published: 10th May 2017
See the video and pictures from our free Health MOT event
From Our Specialist Services Team The Persistent Physical Symptom Service (PPSS) celebrate their 1st year
Published: 10th May 2017
More than 1500 patients have been helped
From Our Specialist Services Team Lindsay takes Cumbrian skills to Burma
Published: 9th May 2017
Therapist from Cumbria has recently returned from a trip to Burma where she has been training local therapists
From Our Mental Health Team Fund Raising for Acorn Unit
Published: 8th May 2017
£600 raised to buy garden tables and benches
From Our Specialist Services Team Cumbria Headache Forum
Published: 4th May 2017
The following of Cumbria Headache Forum is growing
Help for Heroes volunteers learn about support for military veterans in Cumbria – with Cake!
Published: 28th April 2017
Bake for Heroes event gives student chance to talk about mental health
From Our Children & Families Team The CQC praise Children’s Community Services for leaping to an improved ‘Good’ rating
Published: 21st April 2017
Children’s community services have significantly improved
From Our Community Health Team Workington hospital inpatient ward reopens to admissions
Published: 12th April 2017
Ellerbeck ward has reopened today following work to rectify safety issues
From Our Mental Health Team Memory matters team receive recognition for innovative approach
Published: 12th April 2017
From Our Community Health Team Getting patients home for lunch
Published: 11th April 2017
Benefits of leaving hospital early in the day and how family/carers can help
Trust-wide News Health advice this Easter
Published: 10th April 2017
NHS services will be affected across the Easter bank holiday weekend, be prepared and know your local pharmacy opening times
Trust-wide News “Inspirational” Health Professionals blaze a trail with strategy to improve patient care
Published: 7th April 2017
Strategy sets out agreements between organisations
Staffing issues lead to temporary bed closures at Alston
Published: 6th April 2017
Inpatient beds at Alston Hospital will temporarily close week commencing 17th April 2017
From Our Specialist Services Team Carlisle Mayor promotes free HIV testing
Published: 29th March 2017
Mayor reduces the stigma associated with HIV
From Our Community Health Team Patients celebrate Penrith Day Hospice on film
Published: 28th March 2017
In five short films patients from Penrith Day Hospice share how important the service is to them.
From Our Community Health Team Spring is here, clear out your old walking aids
Published: 24th March 2017
Physiotherapists in west Cumbria are encouraging people to use a spring clean as an opportunity to uncover and return any walking aids
Service of thanksgiving for North Cumbria’s hospitals
Published: 22nd March 2017
North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust is hosting a service of thanksgiving to pay tribute to staff and volunteers
From Our Mental Health Team Better support for those who are in mental health crisis
Published: 22nd March 2017
A pilot scheme that helps get the right support quickly for those in mental health crisis in Cumbria is underway.
Police, teenagers and YouTube sensation join forces to warn about ‘sexting’ dangers
Published: 13th March 2017
Cumbria Police have teamed up Carlisle College to warn young people of the dangers of ‘sexting’.
CEO pays tribute to work of community groups as CCG take ‘difficult but right decision’
Published: 8th March 2017
Claire Molloy explains the importance of continuing to work with communities in Alston Maryport and Wigton
From Our Mental Health Team Suicide Prevention Conference
Published: 7th March 2017
200 delegates attend the Suicide Prevention Conference
Record number of staff at CPFT get their flu jab
Published: 23rd February 2017
The flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and those around you from the flu virus
From Our Mental Health Team Cumbrian Mental Health Nurse first to receive national recognition
Published: 23rd February 2017
Thomas Kearney, CPFT Mental Health Practitioner, has been credited by The Royal College of Nursing
Changes to public health services for children in Cumbria
Published: 22nd February 2017
The provision of public health services for children in Cumbria between the ages of 0-19 is changing from the 1st April 2017.
Trust-wide News Conference to Shed Light on the Taboo of Suicide
Published: 21st February 2017
Suicide Prevention event in Penrith
From Our Mental Health Team The Care Quality Commission announce improved rating for Trust’s Edenwood unit
Published: 16th February 2017
Edenwood unit has been recognised for a number of improvements in its latest inspection
Alternatives to A&E
Published: 17th January 2017
For people in South Cumbria, the Primary Care Assessment Service, PCAS, is an alternative to A&E
From Our Mental Health Team Reading Well to improve your mental wellbeing
Published: 11th January 2017
Reading Well books are now available in libraries across Cumbria
NHS Trust shines spotlight on recruitment in Cumbria
Published: 21st December 2016
The work that CPFT is doing to recruit health professionals and support staff has been recognised by the national NHS Jobs
From Our Community Health Team Ellerbeck Ward update
Published: 20th December 2016
Ellerbeck ward temporarily closed to admissions last week after a specialist report
Ellerbeck Ward closes to admissions
Published: 14th December 2016
Temporary closure to admissions following specialist report
The Maryport Alliance unveils counter proposals for their hospital.
Published: 12th December 2016
Alternative future for Maryport hospital drafted through partnership working
Kentmere Unit to remain open pending delayed consultation
Published: 7th December 2016
Health leaders are in the ‘Hotseat’ over community hospitals
Published: 24th November 2016
Fourth Kendal Integrated Care Community meeting to be held
Published: 24th November 2016
Next meeting with the public of Kendal will take place on Wednesday 30 Nov
Out of hospital team helps more patients recover at home… twice as fast
Published: 21st November 2016
People using the service recover twice as fast as those in hospital
From Our Children & Families Team Text messaging service is supporting young people during Anti-Bullying Week
Published: 17th November 2016
ChatHealth service offers support on bullying for young people
Occupational Therapist improves children’s lives in China
Published: 9th November 2016
Trust Talk celebrates the hard work of CPFT staff
Published: 9th November 2016
The November 2016 issue of Trust Talk is here
From Our Specialist Services Team Praise for Penrith Day Hospice
Published: 4th November 2016
This place was a god send. I can’t sing their praises enough
From Our Community Health Team ‘Home First’ service reduces hospital admissions
Published: 3rd November 2016
A new service made up of a range of health, social care and voluntary sector workers has reduced the number of people admitted to hospital
From Our Specialist Services Team Specialist dentistry opens wider to health professionals who use the service
Published: 3rd November 2016
Dentists from across the county joined the Specialist Dentistry team to share knowledge and see inside the Specialist Dental Service
North Cumbria Hospitals launch carer’s pass to help further care for patients with dementia
Published: 2nd November 2016
From Our Community Health Team Relax and breathe easier at our COPD event
Published: 31st October 2016
Furness Respiratory Care Team will be celebrating COPD day
From Our Children & Families Team Improvements identified in diagnosis and management of children with Autism in Cumbria
Published: 27th October 2016
An independent review highlights improvement opportunities
From Our Mental Health Team First Step support service among country’s best
Published: 25th October 2016
First Step has become one of the most successful Mental Health services in the country
From Our Children & Families Team Specialist Breastfeeding Health Visitors have been nationally recognised for their work
Published: 25th October 2016
Specialist Breastfeeding Health Visitors for CPFT have been recognised by a leading international children's charity.
From Our Children & Families Team ChatHealth proves a success with young people in Cumbria
Published: 24th October 2016
Young people accross the county are benfitting from texting their School Nurse for support
Celebrating Older People’s Day
Published: 6th October 2016
People over 60 offered free health and wellbeing MOTs
A Children’s Community Nurse has been nationally recognised
Published: 30th September 2016
Andrew Kelly was shortlisted for his help with launching a new electronic patient information system
Training programme aims to eliminate avoidable harm from pressure ulcers
Published: 28th September 2016
Successful training programme sees 70% reduction
Community raises money for Carlisle COPD Team
Published: 23rd September 2016
Over £1000 raised to support the team
Another four self-care videos released by Better Care Together
Published: 21st September 2016
Advice on treating common conditions at home
Trust-wide News Cumbria Pride comes to town
Published: 16th September 2016
Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are helping celebrate equality and diversity
A film to showcase ‘out of hours’ appointments in Millom
Published: 14th September 2016
New virtual GP appointments offered by video link
Cumbria Partnership mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Published: 9th September 2016
Mental Health providers working to reduce the risk of suicide and self harm
Bringing eye care services closer to home
Published: 9th September 2016
More eye care services now available in the community
‘Extra special’ recognition for Carlisle Speech and Language Therapist
Published: 8th September 2016
Sarah Linnard, Speech & Language Therapist for CPFT, receives national recognition at Kate Granger Awards
Alston inpatient unit reopened
Published: 5th September 2016
The inpatient unit has now reopened following successful recruitment
Trust-wide News Six senior medics appointed to Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Published: 26th August 2016
New medics to lead clinical services
From Our Community Health Team Student Nurse from Germany placement in Out of Hospital Care Team
Published: 24th August 2016
Alice gets to work with Out of Hospital Care
Father and son climb Kilimanjaro for local healthcare providers
Published: 23rd August 2016
Mt Kilimanjaro climb raises over £4000
Free Health and Wellbeing MOT to celebrate Older People’s Day
Published: 23rd August 2016
Older people in west Cumbria are invited for check-ups and advice
Cumbrian Therapist makes the shortlist for inspirational Kate Granger Awards
Published: 17th August 2016
Sarah Linnard nominated for her positive attitude towards problem solving
West Cumbria Heart Service gets a thumbs-up from patients
Published: 12th August 2016
Patients have given the service top marks in a recent survey
Sir Neil Mackay gives update on Community Hospitals and the Success Regime.
Published: 10th August 2016
Chair of the success regime makes personal visit.
Join us at our Annual Members’ Meeting
Published: 8th August 2016
Thursday 1st September at Stoneybeck Inn, Penrith
From Our Specialist Services Team Updates on DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed)
Published: 2nd August 2016
DESMOND Educators Annual Study Day
From Our Community Health Team Contingency plans are implemented across Community Hospitals
Published: 29th July 2016
Plans are being implemented to safely manage care provided
From Our Community Health Team Community initiative CHAIN connects volunteers to those who need support
Published: 25th July 2016
Residents in Millom will receive support thanks to new inititive
From Our Community Health Team The Foot Project provides much needed care in Calais
Published: 22nd July 2016
A CPFT podiatrist has travelled to Calais to provide foot care
Summer support for students
Published: 18th July 2016
Young people can text for support over the summer
Celebrating our amazing nurses
Published: 14th July 2016
Nurses from across Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have been celebrating all that’s great in nursing.
From Our Community Health Team Fundraising banks new technology for stroke patients
Published: 12th July 2016
A local community has raised funds to support recovery
From Our Community Health Team Early Supported Stroke Discharge Team to help more patients gain independence
Published: 8th July 2016
Stroke patients are getting on the road to recovery quicker
Kentmere Ward Update: Drop in session well attended
Published: 5th July 2016
Healthwatch Cumbria facilitated a session to listen to the views of the community.
Kentmere Unit Update: Healthwatch Cumbria launch online survey
Published: 27th June 2016
From Our Community Health Team COPD patient goes from housebound to regular exercise and activities
Published: 27th June 2016
Isabelle gets back to fitness with the support of the Carlisle Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Team (COPD)
From Our Community Health Team Don’t let your lung condition take control
Published: 24th June 2016
South Lakes Cough-ee morning supporting people suffering with lung conditions