West Cumberland Hospital struggles to recruit emergency doctors
The West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven says it's being affected by national shortage, but that its A&E will remain open.
The West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven says it's being affected by national shortage, but that its A&E will remain open.
A number of hospital wards remain closed to visitors across Cumbria due to outbreaks of Covid-19 and norovirus.
North Cumbria NHS Trust says the upgraded facilities will include a paediatrics ward, a stroke rehabilitation ward and provide care for the elderly.