200 paramedic apprentices from across England officially graduated from University of Cumbria having learnt while they earned over the last two years. 200 paramedics from across England on a ‘trailblazing’ apprenticeship, descended upon Carlisle yesterday, to officially graduate from University of Cumbria in front of friends and family. Apprentices from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS),… Continue reading First paramedics on ‘trailblazing’ apprenticeship graduate and enter NHS workforce
Sellafield’s new interim chief executive officer (CEO) has laid out his vision for the business on his first day in the job. Euan Hutton was announced as interim CEO last month, stepping up from the chief nuclear officer role he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience of Sellafield’s operations and challenges, having served… Continue reading New interim chief executive officer takes the reins at Sellafield
All roadworks on Kirkstone Pass were removed at the weekend and no work will be carried out under the scheme until 6 September, meaning the road will be fully open during the busy holiday period. The ongoing Department for Transport (DfT) ‘Safer Roads Project’, which is being managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, includes building… Continue reading Kirkstone Pass fully open for school summer holidays
Barrow Town Council has this week agreed to reach out worldwide to establish links through town twinning. The unanimously agreed idea was brought forward by Roosecote Councillor Paul Griffiths who believes that, along with creating a sense of pride in being associated with International partners and forming cultural relationships, it will also bring economic benefits… Continue reading Town Twinning
Police have issued CCTV images following hate-related assaults on two people. The assaults happened inside the Piel Castle pub in Ulverston between 5.40pm and 6pm on June 24. The assaults were reported to have happened after homophobic abuse was directed at the victims. Officers would like to speak with the people pictured as part… Continue reading CCTV appeal: hate-related assaults
Police are investigating criminal damage that occurred on Friday 7 July at around 3:20pm in the back alley of Hawke Street, Barrow. Officers are looking witnesses to help identify the suspect that caused damage to one of the back gates. The suspect is described as a white female, 5ft 5ins with long black hair and… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal Damage back alley of Hawke Street, Barrow.
FREE activities, entertainment and events for people of all ages are set to take place in Barrow as part of the town’s second Summer of Fun. The programme of events forms part of Brilliant Barrow’s Place Development project which aims to help promote the area as an inspirational place to live, work and visit –… Continue reading Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun set to get underway
Significant impact on health services continues as hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria get ready for the consultant strikes. Unions announced that consultant doctors will be taking strike action for 48 hours from 7am on Thursday 20 July until 7am on Saturday 22 July. During the two days of action, consultants will provide ‘Christmas Day cover’, meaning they will continue to provide all emergency services, but routine services will be impacted. The consultant strikes are different to previous rounds of industrial action involving other staff groups. No other worker can provide cover for consultants, and other staff groups are dependent upon supervision from consultants to be able to work. Almost no activity in a hospital can occur unless it is listed under and supervised by a named consultant. The NHS and the British Medical Association (BMA) are working closely together to ensure patient safety is prioritised during this action and have committed to ensure that emergency services remain in place with staffing levels in line with that in place on Christmas Day. Craig Harris, chief of strategy, commissioning and integration at NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), which organises health services for the region, said: “This has been an extremely challenging time for the NHS with the consultant strikes closely following the junior doctor strike. “Industrial action is having a significant impact on services so it’s important that the public are aware of the pressures and the best way to access care during this time. “We do have tried and tested plans in place to mitigate the risks to patient safety but these unprecedented strikes will lead to service disruption, meaning patients could see longer waiting times and deferred treatment. “Please use services widely and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to those who need it most. This includes using NHS 111 online as the first port of call for health needs and continuing to only use 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency.” The BMA signalled an early intention to strike more than six weeks ahead of the strike dates so trusts can plan their patients lists. This means that those patients with urgent, time-sensitive conditions (e.g. cancer patients) can be managed on alternative days and not have their treatment pathways disrupted. In the event of a major incident involving mass casualties, there is an agreed process between the BMA and NHS England to ensure doctors return to work. Local NHS services will be using their websites and social media channels to provide up-to-date information to the public about local service disruption – so please check before you travel. NHS 111 Online can tell you: Where to get help for your symptoms. How to find general health information and advice. Where to get an emergency supply of your prescribed medicine. How to get a repeat prescription. How to get an emergency dental appointment. More information about when to call 999 and when to go to A&E is available via the national NHS website.
A group of keen cyclists is set to embark on a 260-mile sponsored ride around Cumbria to raise money for a team of dedicated volunteer doctors which carries out life-saving work in the county. They are hoping their efforts will raise thousands of pounds for BEEP Doctors (BASICS) Cumbria. The charity is appealing to local… Continue reading Cyclists plan 260-mile challenge around Cumbria in aid of BEEP Doctors
Shaun Fisher, the manager of Dalton leisure centre, has today voiced his opposition to the controversial Roanhead development. Dalton leisure centre is the only non-profit community run leisure centre in the UK and it could be at risk if the Roanhead development went ahead. ‘The development plans for Roanhead include a large leisure centre… Continue reading Dalton leisure centre faces threat from proposed Roanhead development
