Carlisle Healthcare

10/08/2026

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06/08/2026

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Could you spot the signs that someone isn't quite themselves??
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Sometimes the changes are subtle. A person may seem more tired than usual, eat or drink less, become more confused, need extra help with everyday tasks or simply not seem like themselves.

Recognising these early warning signs can make a real difference.

STOP AND WATCH is a simple tool that anyone can use to help identify when a person's health or wellbeing may be deteriorating. By spotting concerns early and acting quickly, it may be possible to reduce the risk of serious illness, hospital admission or further complications.

Originally developed by NHS North Cumbria CCG back in 2019, the STOP AND WATCH resources continue to support carers, healthcare professionals, families and anyone looking after someone who may be vulnerable.

The tool encourages you to look out👀 for changes such as:
- Seems different to usual
- Talks or communicates less
- Overall needs more help
- Pain (new or worsening) / Participating in less activities

- Ate less (Lack of appetite)
- No bowel movement in 3 days or diarrhoea
- Drank less

- Weight change
- Agitated (increased anxiety or confusion)
- Tired, weak, confused or drowsy
- Change in skin colour or condition
- Help with walking, transferring or going to the toilet more than usual.

No matter how small the change, STOP and WATCH. Trust your instincts and share any concerns with the person's healthcare team.

Download the free resources here: https://www.primarycarenorthcumbria.co.uk/stopandwatch

It's been great to see this resource be utilised across a number of Trusts and primary care teams across the UK over the years.

04/08/2026

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What's your favourite online service? 💬 Or is it shopping for that super rare skincare product that you can only get online?

So whether it's online shopping, booking holidays, finding directions, online banking or discovering a new recipe, many of us use online services every day.

👇 We'd love to know... which online service couldn't you do without? Tell us in the comments!

& Have you explored your NHS account yet?

If not, it could be worth taking a look. Some of the online services available through an NHS account can include:

✔ Request repeat prescriptions
✔ Manage appointments
✔ Check test results
✔ View health records

You don't need to download the NHS App if you'd rather use a computer. You can also access your NHS account securely through a web browser using your NHS login.

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/account/

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04/08/2026

Following on from our post yesterday, about our Locke Road south site community garden project, we have some new photos for you 🌱🌻 📷

Big shout out to the Well Community who have done an amazing job as think you'll agree it's looking great.

Gardening is about more than growing plants. Spending time outdoors, being active and connecting with nature can all have a positive impact on your health and wellbeing, while community gardens also provide opportunities to meet new people and build friendships. 🌱

If you're interested in helping then e-mail:
📧 [email protected]
Or call the practice on:
📞 01228 588121 and ask about the community garden project.

03/08/2026

Drop-in sessions for Carlisle are:

Tullie
Castle Street,
Carlisle, CA3 8TP

13 October
Meet the artists
10am-3pm

14 October
Working with mixed media 3pm-8pm
(The Brickyard
Fisher Street, Carlisle CA3 8RN)

22 October
Working with mixed media
5pm-9pm

Could creativity help start a conversation that saves lives? 💚💙

A Moment Of Connection is a new Cumbrian arts project inviting men with lived experience of suicidal thoughts to help create a powerful multimedia exhibition exploring connection, hope and recovery.

Led by Every Life Matters and funded by Arts Council England, the project will bring together photography, film, sound and graffiti art to share stories, challenge stereotypes and encourage conversations around men's mental health.

Whether you've experienced suicidal thoughts yourself or supported someone close to you, you're invited to take part in a series of free drop-in workshops across Copeland, Carlisle and Barrow.

🗓️ Workshops began this summer and continue into October, with exhibitions planned across Cumbria in early 2027.

💙 Participants can share as much or as little of their story as they feel comfortable with. No artistic experience is needed.

📍 Find out the workshop dates, locations and more information at the link in comments 👇

Cumberland Council Westmorland and Furness Council Cumbria Community Foundation

03/08/2026

🌿 What a difference a community can make.

Not so long ago, these planters at our south site on Locke Road were overgrown and forgotten.

Today, they're becoming a vibrant community garden where patients, staff, local groups and wildlife can all thrive.

🌱 Herbs and vegetables are growing.
🌼 Flowers are bringing colour back to the space.
🐝 Wildlife is finding a home.
🌳 And people are discovering somewhere to pause, connect and enjoy a little time outdoors.

It's amazing what can happen when a community comes together.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply fancy spending a few minutes in the fresh air, we'd love to welcome you.

📧 [email protected]

Or call the practice on:
📞 01228 588121 and ask about the community garden project.

Let's keep this space growing together. 🌿

30/07/2026

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In case you missed it, watch our recent video and discover how student nurses led a series of community health clinics across North Cumbria. 💙💚🩺

👉 See the video and find out more: https://www.primarycarenorthcumbria.co.uk/news/student-nurses-reflect-leading-community-health-clinics-across-north-cumbria

29/07/2026

Wishing the very best to Dr Spencer on his Great North Run Challenge for Beep Doctors ☺️💙 💪 👇

🏃‍♂️💥 He’s off! Dr Graeme Spencer, our brilliant Chair at Beep Doctors, is taking on the Great North Run!

Graeme already goes the extra mile for our community — now he’s running 13.1 of them to raise vital funds for our emergency responders across Cumbria.

Want to back him? A little sponsorship goes a long way in helping us deliver life‑saving care.
❤️💚 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/graeme-spencer-4?utm_source=CL&utm_medium=DT

29/07/2026

N E W E P I S O D E A V A I L A B L E N O W 🎧🎙️👇

"Persistent pain is rarely just physical. So why should treatment be?" 💙💚

🎙️ Working Together to Support People Living with Persistent Pain

In this new episode of The 20 Minute Clinic Podcast, host Dr Amit Paik is joined by Dr Ingrid Wilkins, Consultant Anaesthetist at North Cumbria Integrated Care, and Lucy Youdale, Psychological Therapist with the Trust's Persistent Physical Symptoms Service. Both are members of the North Cumbria Complex Pain Service.

Together, they explore how different healthcare professionals work collaboratively to support people living with persistent pain, and why managing chronic pain involves much more than medication alone.

The conversation looks at how multidisciplinary teams are bringing together expertise from medicine, psychology, physiotherapy and specialist pain services to ensure patients receive the most appropriate support. It also explores how professionals learn from one another, the importance of communication, and why treating persistent pain means looking beyond physical symptoms alone.

Topics include:
• Understanding persistent pain from different professional perspectives
• The role of multidisciplinary teams
• Medications and potential side effects
• How psychological therapies support pain management
• Why language and communication matter
• Treating the whole person, not just the condition

Whether you're a healthcare professional interested in multidisciplinary working or someone wanting to better understand persistent pain, this episode offers a fascinating insight into the many different people and professions involved in supporting patients.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube – links in the comments.

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29/07/2026

🚌 DR1 stops at our Locke Road Site, just off Eastern Way, helping improve access to local health services and the surrounding area.

👉 We’ll post a link to the 2026 timetable in the comments below.
We’d really appreciate you helping to spread the word, including to people who may not be on social media. Like many services, it’s a resource that needs to be used to have the best chance of continuing, so the more people who know about it, the better.

📍 The driver will stop at any bus stop along the route from each destination - just put your hand out to signal the driver when you see the DR1, as is traditional.

💳 The bus accepts both cash and card.

This service is provided with the help of financial support from Cumberland Council, using funding from the UK Government’s Bus Improvement Plan – Go Cumberland.