Cumberland Infirmary

District general hospital for North Cumbria, operated by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). Includes a 24-hour Accident & Emergency department.

Operator

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC)

A&E

Open 24 hours. For non-life-threatening issues, use NHS 111 for advice before travelling.

Visiting

General wards typically 1 pm–8 pm, maximum 2 visitors at a time. Some wards have different rules, check at reception on arrival.

Parking

Blue Badge parking free in marked bays. Visitor parking pay-on-arrival at machines, card accepted. Drop-off area near the main entrance.

Getting here

Signed from the A595 Newtown Road. From Carlisle railway station, continue by local bus or taxi.

Facilities for visitors

Restaurant and café, shop/newsagent, vending machines, free Wi-Fi, chapel or quiet room, baby-change facilities, cash machine.

Accessibility and site policy

Smoke-free site. Step-free access to main entrances. Ask at reception for accessible routes and assistance.

History

The present hospital building opened in 2000, replacing earlier hospital buildings that served Carlisle since the nineteenth century.