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NHS trust is joint-top performing in UK for Whooping Cough vaccinations
12+ hour, 6+ min ago (394+ words) NORTH CUMBRIA'S NHS is currently the joint top-achieving trust in the UK for delivery of Whooping Cough vaccinations. Latest data on vaccinations in North Cumbria shows an increase in maternal pertussis vaccination uptake of more than 100 per cent, compared to…...
Charity to visit schools in bid to raise breast cancer awareness among young people
2+ week, 6+ day ago (305+ words) A YOUTH BREAST cancer awareness charity will visit schools and colleges across Cumbria next week to teach young people how to spot potential signs of the disease. The organisation, CoppaFeel!, will run sessions in Carlisle and Whitehaven from Tuesday to…...
Cumbrians hear of 'pervasive' health inequalities in maternity care
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) INEQUALITIES in maternity care have been revealed in a webinar hosted by Pears Cumbria School of Medicine. Cumbrians heard of the vast gaps in quality of care seen across the country in a presentation by a university professor on Thursday....