Apply for or renew a Blue Badge
Please follow this link to the Gov.uk website to make an application for a Blue Badge Your application can be made online, however you will need to upload documents as ... [continue] Apply for or renew a Blue Badge
Bereavement
Find advice and support for coping with bereavement and grief, including help with bereavement in children and young people on the NHS website. Bereavement Counselling Cruse offer useful advice ... [continue] Bereavement
Find NHS services near you
Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.
Find your NHS number
Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number
NHS App
NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS app to: Get your ... [continue] NHS App
NHS Health A to Z
Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.
NHS Live Well
Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.
Organ donation information
On 20 May 2020, the law around organ donation in England was changed to allow more people to save more lives. Now that the law has changed, it will be ... [continue] Organ donation information
Useful telephone numbers
Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle 01228 523 444 West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven 01946 693 181 Wigton Hospital Wigton 016973 66600 Workington Infirmary 01900 602 244 Adult Social Care 0300 303 3589 CHOC, ... [continue] Useful telephone numbers
Health & Care Video Library
There are lots of information and advice videos in the Health and Care Video library funded by the NHS. The videos are reviewed regularly by NHS clinicians to ensure they ... [continue] Health & Care Video Library
Self care
Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care
Who should I see?
We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?
Carers
Are you looking after or providing support for a relative friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers
Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 16th December, 2022
