Our Amazing People
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In This Section:
Cumbrian nurse carries out pioneering work in women’s health
Published: 20th August 2019
A specialist nurse in gynaecology at West Cumberland Hospital, is blazing a trail in her profession
Over £1,000 raised in memory of friend who ‘just wanted to help people’
Published: 31st July 2019
A charity night at Penrith Cricket Club hosted by the family and friends of the late Nicki Butterworth have raised over £1000 in her memory.
Celebrating #ValuesWeek at Penrith Day Hospice
Published: 19th July 2019
This week we have been celebrating NHS Values Week 2019.
Trust-wide News Have an NHS career and a military reserve career side by side
Published: 28th June 2019
Case study of how one of our nurses has had two careers over 30 years
Health and care heroes to represent North Cumbria in NHS Parliamentary Awards
Published: 26th June 2019
Four individuals and teams have been named regional champions for the prestigious awards
Local physiotherapist leads the way in dizziness and stroke research
Published: 26th June 2019
Research by a specialist physiotherapist is helping identify stroke in patients who report feelings of dizziness.
NHS takes ‘baby friendly’ approach up a level whilst improving breastfeeding rates in Cumbria
Published: 17th June 2019
NHS teams are celebrating Breastfeeding Celebration week in variety of ways to continue to raise awareness of breastfeeding.
The Ruskin Unit takes on a new lease life with the help of patients
Published: 11th June 2019
Patients have been involved in helping develop the garden which is having a positive impact on patients and carers alike.
From Our Mental Health Team First Step short listed for national award
Published: 5th June 2019
The awards are an opportunity for employers to showcase and share innovative ways in which they have taken a lead in challenging discriminat
Top RCN award for Cumbrian nurse
Published: 28th May 2019
Clinical Educator Karen Dutton receives award of merit from Royal College of Nursing
Celebrating Nursing: From ward to board
Published: 10th May 2019
Our system chief nurses tells her career journey and how she wanted to be a nurse from she was a teenager
Electronic maternity notes now available to women across Cumbria
Published: 9th May 2019
Developed with Cumbria midwives one mum explains how useful the app is
Help us celebrate International Nurses day!
Published: 8th May 2019
Share your stories of nurses who have inspired you
North Cumbrian midwives thanked for international day of the midwife
Published: 8th May 2019
Hundreds of comments and shares on social media for the day of the midwife coverage
From Our Specialist Services Team In house training hopes to reduce specialist dental services waiting lists
Published: 3rd April 2019
Nine staff have now completed their training and are able to safely deliver sedation. The staff are a mix of dentists, dental therapists and
Cumbria’s NHS staff achievements celebrated
Published: 27th March 2019
The WeCelebrate staff recognition awards celebrate staff from across the health system
National success for NHS in Cumbria
Published: 25th March 2019
Teams shortlisted for 3 HPMA Awards for outstanding work in healthcare human resource management
Sarah Brown: former business administration apprentice
Published: 6th March 2019
National Apprenticeship Week 2019: sharing staff stories
Natalie Johnston - Business Administration Apprentice
Published: 5th March 2019
National Apprenticeship Week 2019: sharing staff stories
Dream Placement in the NHS
Published: 26th February 2019
Dream Placement Scheme is provided by the Centre for Leadership Performance, giving students an insight into the world of work
Trust-wide News Future nurses learn and earn at same time
Published: 12th February 2019
Aspiring nurses starting on a degree level nursing qualification
Let’s talk about mental health with blogger Kayleigh McManus
Published: 6th February 2019
Mental health nurse Kayleigh talks about her blog and shares a message for Time to Talk Day
Training at NHS organisations in Cumbria rated top by students and trainee doctors
Published: 6th February 2019
Teaching given to trainee doctors and medical students praised in latest inspection by education providers
Cumbria leads the way in the prevention of Delirium
Published: 29th January 2019
The Memory and Later Life service at Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust launch ‘Reach-Out
From Our Community Health Team Community spirit shines for the Hospice
Published: 28th January 2019
NHS Therapists fund raising for the Hospice
Calling all dietitians
Published: 17th January 2019
Hear from our dietitians on what it's like to live and work in Cumbria
Health & Wellbeing after a Stroke – A Group for Stroke Survivors in Carlisle & Brampton
Published: 12th October 2018
Health and wellbeing groups in north Cumbria are helping people living with the effects of stroke
From Our Mental Health Team Advanced nursing putting Cumbria on the world map
Published: 11th October 2018
Advanced nursing roles allow nurses to develop their clinical skills and expertise to support patients
Hundreds of students receive hands on careers advice
Published: 26th September 2018
More than 650 students attended this year’s health care and blue light careers event for advice on their future
Advanced nursing in Cumbria: Katrina Walker
Published: 24th September 2018
Develop a more sustainable workforce and improve patient care
Nursing Times Workforce Award recognises NHS recruitment efforts in north Cumbria
Published: 24th September 2018
Innovative recruitment efforts shortlisted for a Nursing Times Workforce Award recognising value of working together
ICC coordination hubs: The air traffic control of health and care
Published: 21st September 2018
Deborah explains the role of ICC hubs and how they are helping people in north Cumbria
From Our Specialist Services Team Palliative Care Specialist Nurse has a book dedicated to her
Published: 19th September 2018
Lucy Dillon, author of Where the Light Gets In, dedicated the book to Jane Steele
From Our Mental Health Team NHS staff celebrate helping over 100,000 Cumbrians’ with 24 hour three peak challenge
Published: 19th September 2018
Over thirty adventurous First Step staff complete the highest peaks in the Lake District
Healthcare in north Cumbria makes 2018 General Practice Awards shortlist
Published: 18th September 2018
Angela Reynolds shortlisted as Community Nurse of the Year, recognising her role in the integration of health & care
Future nurses learn and earn at same time
Published: 17th September 2018
New route into nursing rolled out in Cumbria
Time to Talk about Mental Health in the Workplace this October
Published: 4th October 2017
Mental Health in the Workplace is the theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day, which is taking place on 10th October.
From Our Community Health Team The Cumbrian spirit shines through flood waters in Millom
Published: 3rd October 2017
Staff and community rally to protect health centre
Cumbria Partnership Reflects on the Past Year
Published: 2nd October 2017
Over 70 people attended our Annual Members Meeting in Penrith.
Trust-wide News Preparing the future workforce
Published: 2nd October 2017
Carers fair with a difference
More service users cared for closer to home as mental health service shortlisted for national award
Published: 13th September 2017
The service has been shortlisted for a prestigious Health Service Journal Award for the second year running
From Our Community Health Team When was your last health MOT?
Published: 23rd August 2017
Free health and wellbeing check-up at a community health event in Barrow this September
Final Farewell to Claire Molloy
Published: 16th August 2017
Claire will take up the post of Chief Executive of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
From Our Community Health Team Cumbria hailed as at the ‘cutting edge’ of quality improvements
Published: 9th August 2017
Professor Brian Dolan visited the county to talk about the importance of patients’ time in healthcare
From Our Community Health Team Physiotherapists workout at work
Published: 3rd August 2017
National campaign encourages staff to move more at work
Trust-wide News Inspiring our future workforce
Published: 25th July 2017
Competition winners and more dates announced for school engagement events
Trust-wide News Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust says goodbye to Chair; Mike Taylor
Published: 19th July 2017
Chair retires after 6 years with the Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
From Our Community Health Team Ray progresses from patient to volunteer.
Published: 17th July 2017
Whitehaven man receives an award for volunteering
Trust-wide News Professor Robin Talbot appointed as Interim Chair
Published: 14th July 2017
New Interim Chair has been appointed.
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 Community Health Team Gillian keeps up her day job while joining the Army Reserves
Published: 20th June 2017
Gillian takes on a new challenge
Join Our Amazing People - Chair Recruitment
Published: 23rd May 2017
Unique opportunity to influence future delivery of NHS services to communities in Cumbria
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 Community Health Team Cumbria’s NHS joining forces to get patients up, dressed and moving
Published: 4th May 2017
working together to #endPJparalysis
From Our Specialist Services Team Cumbria Headache Forum
Published: 4th May 2017
The following of Cumbria Headache Forum is growing
From Our Specialist Services Team Donations made to Solway team for excellent care
Published: 27th April 2017
Donations from patient's family and Wigton League of Friends
Trust-wide News Recognising and celebrating our amazing people through Trust celebration event
Published: 26th April 2017
Outstanding NHS staff have been recognised for their hard work and dedication, at a recent awards event in Penrith.
From Our Mental Health Team Memory matters team receive recognition for innovative approach
Published: 12th April 2017
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
Trust-wide News Dream Placement 2017 celebrates life-changing experiences for Cumbrian teenagers
Published: 3rd April 2017
Dream Placement: changing the way we recruit young people into the NHS.
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.
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.
Results published for NHS National Staff Survey
Published: 7th March 2017
The results of the NHS National Staff Survey 2016 have been published for Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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
Hands on career experience for hundreds of students in Cumbria
Published: 30th January 2017
Over 250 students recently attended a careers fair held by Cumbria’s NHS blue light and educational services and the County Council
New Non Executive Directors appointed
Published: 18th January 2017
Two new Non Executive Directors have been appointed to Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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
Trust-wide News Letter from an old timer….
Published: 28th November 2016
Director of Operations Joanna Forster Adams reflects on 30 years in the NHS
Going for gold with the help of South Lakes Community Respiratory Team
Published: 16th November 2016
Alf has achieved his goals after Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cumbria Partnership NHS Trust celebrates improvement plans
Published: 15th November 2016
CPFT celebrate the latest successes achieved as part of the “Listening into Action” and “Great Teams Great Care" programmes
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 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 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
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
National figures show further improvement in North Cumbria’s A&E performance
Published: 9th September 2016
Latest A&E data shows that NCUHT is still improving
‘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
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Community Health and Care visits Morecambe Bay
Published: 25th August 2016
David Mowat visits Furness General Hospital and Millom Community Hospital to see the innovative work of Better Care Together
Trust Talk showcases the hard work of CPFT staff
Published: 22nd August 2016
The latest issue of Trust Talk has been published
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
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
Trust-wide News National recognition for ‘Trust Talk’
Published: 21st July 2016
Trust Talk magazine shortlisted for national award
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 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
A love of learning inspires two Adult Learners’ Week Awards
Published: 13th June 2016
Lisa Holmes and Karen Dutton recognised for their dedication to learning
From Our Specialist Services Team CEO of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists comes to Cumbria
Published: 9th June 2016
Speech & Language Therapists come together to hear about driving the profession forward in Cumbria
Dementia Awareness Week: A Bus and a ‘Bake Off’ start dementia conversations
Published: 25th May 2016
Carlisle's Memory Matters Team get the public talking about dementia
From Our Mental Health Team Mental Health staff accept Twiddlemitts challenge
Published: 24th May 2016