Three departments move into new, modern accomodation at WCH

In an important milestone in the redevelopment and improvement of West Cumberland Hospital, three departments - cardiology, breast and vascular services - have moved into new accommodation at the hospital which was officially opened in the presence of MPs Trudy Harrison and Sue Hayman.

Great news for patients in West Cumbria and the staff who will be able to operate in better and more modern facilities.

Let's hope Cumbria gets a share of the extra billion pounds which was announced this week that NHS trusts will be able to spend so that capital programmes for new equipment and better buildings can proceed at pace so we can have more good news like this. (A total of £1.8 billion was announced at the weekend - £800 million for specific new schemes at hospitals around the country, the remainder a general increase in the amount Trusts can spend this year.)