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North East regional flu figures: week two
25th January 2018
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North East regional flu figures: week three
1st February 2018
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#NewEra in emergency care at Northumbria goes viral on video
25th March 2015
Innovative changes taking place in emergency care at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have this week gone viral with over...
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'One year on' for new model of emergency care
13th June 2016
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has today published a ‘One Year On’ update and video detailing the significant improvements in patient...
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24-hour urgent care to return to Northumberland
27th September 2017
Urgent care centres in Northumberland are to reopen overnight from next month, health leaders have announced. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation...
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A chilling experience for Kielder runners
13th September 2018
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A&E calendar boys get naked to raise awareness of testicular cancer
8th July 2014
A team of male A&E staff from a hospital in Northumberland, North East England have this week launched a ‘naked...
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Adele praises life-saving sepsis care at North Tyneside General Hospital
12th September 2014
A mother-of-four whose life was saved by quick-thinking staff at North Tyneside General Hospital is helping to raise awareness of...
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Air ambulance touches down at new Northumbria hospital
3rd December 2015
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has today landed at The Northumbria hospital at Cramlington as part of a...
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Alnwick’s new oncology day unit to open its doors
17th September 2014
People in the Alnwick area are from this week able to receive chemotherapy treatment in their own community. Northumbria Healthcare...
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Applications welcome for new jobs at Northumbria
5th January 2015
People are now able to apply for more than 100 jobs at the new Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital which...
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Apprentice ambassador Rebecca wins award
19th December 2018
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Archaeological dig at site of new Berwick hospital
4th February 2015
As part of work to build a new £25million hospital in Berwick, archaeological digs are set to start on site...
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Archaeologists dig in at site of new Berwick hospital
11th February 2015
Archaeological digs have this week started on the site of a new £25million hospital for Berwick. The work at Berwick...
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Art proposals for Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital unveiled
3rd July 2014
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting the public to a preview of artwork for the new Specialist Emergency Care...
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Ashington podiatry clinics on the move
28th January 2016
Clinics for people with foot problems who require NHS podiatry treatment in Ashington are changing this week to give patients...
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Athlete Laura Weightman officially opens Alnwick’s new oncology unit
29th October 2014
Athlete Laura Weightman today (Wednesday 29 October) officially opened Alnwick’s new state-of-the-art oncology day unit which is benefiting people in...
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Award recognises local employers’ commitment to staff health and wellbeing
3rd July 2014
Local businesses have been recognised for their commitment to staff health and wellbeing at the North East Better Health at...
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Award-winning stroke team visit Alnwick Garden
9th July 2014
The award-winning Stroke team from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust will be heading to Alnwick Garden on Tuesday 17th September...
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Awareness campaign launches on new model of emergency care
2nd March 2015
With less than four months to go until the opening of the first purpose-built dedicated emergency care hospital in England,...
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Babies’ first Christmases
11th July 2014
The little bundles of joy from the baby boom among the staff in the maternity unit at Wansbeck General Hospital...
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Baby Robert arrives at Berwick Maternity Unit
9th July 2014
As the nation awaits the arrival of the Royal baby, one family in Berwick are celebrating the very special arrival...
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Baby-friendly is best for Northumberland
4th July 2014
Specialist services to support women in Northumberland to breastfeed have received international recognition. Support provided by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation...
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Be prepared for a healthy Christmas and New Year
16th December 2016
With the festive holidays just around the corner, people in Northumberland and North Tyneside are being urged to be prepared...
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Berwick births to begin again next week
9th July 2014
Low-risk women wishing to give birth at Berwick Maternity Unit will once again have the choice to deliver their babies...
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Berwick patients benefit from League of Friends donation
9th September 2014
Patients staying at Berwick Infirmary are benefiting from a new height-adjustable bed. The League of Friends of Berwick Hospital has...
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Berwick patients benefit from local plastic surgery service
17th November 2016
More people in the Berwick area requiring plastic surgery for minor procedures are now able to receive their treatment closer...
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Better health at work award for Northumbria Healthcare
3rd July 2014
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been rewarded for its efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of its staff...
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Bid win for North Tyneside General Hospital
9th May 2018
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Breastfeeding support groups’ Easter fair
12th March 2013
Groups which support mothers to breastfeed are holding an event in Bedlington on Saturday (March 16). Breast is Best support...
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Bright donation to benefit North Tyneside children
11th July 2014
Staff and patients from North Tyneside General Hospital have been to visit the new Tim Lamb Children’s Centre in Benton...
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Bryony personally thanks amazing Northumbria hospital team after traumatic birth
3rd February 2017
A Northumberland woman who describes her and her new-born baby as the ‘luckiest people alive, all thanks to the amazing...
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Bus service ‘just the ticket’ for new Northumbria hospital
8th June 2015
A new public bus service which will help people to access Northumberland’s new hospital dedicated to emergency care starts this...
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Bus service ‘just the ticket’ for new Northumbria hospital
8th June 2015
A new public bus service which will help people to access Northumberland’s new hospital dedicated to emergency care starts this...
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Call for carers in Northumberland
23rd September 2014
People in Northumberland are being asked if they would like to share their lives, acting in a carer role to...
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Car parking system at The Northumbria to be switched on
30th August 2016
The parking management system is to go live at The Northumbria hospital, Cramlington, at 6am on Thursday 1 September 2016....
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Care home campaign aims to reduce spread of Norovirus
11th July 2014
Community staff at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are visiting over 150 nursing and residential homes across Northumberland and North...
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Celebrating staff who are building a caring future
9th July 2014
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has held its first staff awards. The ‘Building a caring future awards’ celebrated the commitment...
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Celebrating volunteering at Hexham hospital
9th July 2014
People from Tynedale who give up their time to volunteer at Hexham General Hospital were celebrated this week. Northumbria Healthcare...
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Changes to Hexham hospital parking from Monday 20 June
20th June 2016
Car parking charges for patients and visitors at Hexham General Hospital are to be brought into line with the rest...
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Chaplaincy team expands at Northumbria Healthcare
3rd July 2014
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has expanded its chaplaincy team with three new full-time posts. The new posts represent an...
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Chief Social Worker visits Northumberland
5th November 2014
England’s Chief Social Worker met adults with learning disabilities who receive support at a day centre in Alnwick. The visit...
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Children and young people aged 17 and under who have a minor injury reminded about a clinic in North Tyneside
25th November 2014
With the colder weather upon us, the local NHS is reminding parents and carers of children and young people aged...
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Children taught the importance of good hand hygiene
16th October 2018
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Children’s hospital art exhibition for NHS’ birthday
17th July 2018
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Children’s model of new specialist emergency hospital
21st April 2015
Children at a school close to where the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital is being built in Cramlington have made...
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Clear focus for quality at Northumbria Healthcare
24th September 2014
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched a major new initiative to support its staff to further improve the quality...
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Cold weather increases risk of heart attack and stroke
22nd January 2018
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College students stay awake for a day – for a good cause
3rd July 2014
Students at Northumberland College stayed awake for 24 hours and raised almost £600 for Wansbeck General Hospital. Thirteen students from...
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Community nurse from Northumberland helps earthquake survivors in Nepal
7th August 2015
A community nurse from Northumberland has dedicated his summer holiday to helping survivors after two devastating earthquakes in Nepal. Staff...
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Community service shortlisted for national award
14th September 2016
A community service helping people regain their independence after a serious accident or illness has been shortlisted for a prestigious...
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Community stop smoking advisors support ‘Stoptober’ challenge
2nd October 2014
Smokers are being offered specialist advice and support to help them meet this year’s Stoptober challenge. Thousands of people every...
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Constructive conversations held over maternity review
11th July 2014
Following the temporary suspension of births and postnatal inpatient care at Berwick Maternity Unit, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has...
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Consultant recruitment drive as radiology team expands
11th July 2014
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has today announced a recruitment drive for new Consultant Radiologists to join its award winning...
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Contractor appointed for new specialist emergency care hospital
11th July 2014
The contract to build the first specialist emergency care hospital in England has been awarded to international construction company Lend...
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Cricketer Steve Harmison officially opens Blyth hospital’s new volunteer-run shop
20th January 2015
Former England cricketer Steve Harmison today officially opened Blyth Community Hospital’s new volunteer-run shop and café. The Ashington-born player cut...
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Dalmatian dog is helping children across Northumberland understand the effects of second-hand smoke
25th November 2014
The adventures of a Dalmatian dog named Domino are helping children understand the effects of second-hand smoke. Domino is the...
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Deaf Awareness Week - Day Five
18th May 2018
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Deaf Awareness Week 2018 - Day Four
17th May 2018
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Deaf Awareness Week 2018 - Day One
14th May 2018
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Deaf Awareness Week 2018 - Day Three
16th May 2018
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Deaf Awareness Week - Day Two
15th May 2018
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Dementia friend Charlie opens new £6million facility at North Tyneside hospital
19th September 2016
Former Emmerdale actress Charlie Hardwick has today officially opened the new £6million facility which has transformed dementia and mental health...
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Dementia nursing team wins national award
4th July 2014
Community nurses who help deliver specialist care to people in North Tyneside have won a prestigious national nursing award. Northumbria...
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Diabetes Prevention Week
20th April 2018
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Discussions conclude regarding hospital parking
3rd July 2014
After listening to the views of local people, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has concluded talks with ParkingEye, the company...
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Don’t get any unwanted presents this Christmas - look after your sexual health
10th July 2014
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is urging young people across Northumberland and North Tyneside to avoid any unwanted presents this...
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Dr Rushmer appointed in prestigious new role at England’s first dedicated emergency care hospital
3rd June 2015
The medical director of North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust will soon return to his North East roots to take...
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Dr Rushmer appointed in prestigious new role at England’s first dedicated emergency care hospital
3rd June 2015
The medical director of North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust will soon return to his North East roots to take...
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Duchess lays foundations for a new era in emergency care
9th July 2014
The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to lay the foundation stone for the new Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital with...
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Duchess of Northumberland opens pioneering health and social care scheme
16th March 2015
A pioneering integrated health and social care scheme in the heart of rural Northumberland has today (Monday 16 March) been...
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Duchess officially opens new Northumbria hospital
8th October 2015
The Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland, Her Grace The Duchess of Northumberland has today (Thursday 8 October) officially opened the country’s...
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Duchess opens new state-of-the-art simulation hub at Northumbria
23rd November 2016
The Duchess of Northumberland today officially opened the North East’s newest and most advanced NHS centre for simulation-based training. Based...
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Duchess to open new emergency care hospital
6th October 2015
The Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland, Her Grace The Duchess of Northumberland will meet staff and patients when she opens The...
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Eagles delight children at North Tyneside hospital
24th September 2014
Youngsters at North Tyneside General Hospital enjoyed a taste of the razzmatazz of top-flight basketball today (Wednesday) when players from...
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Eagles land to bring festive cheer to children in The Northumbria
22nd December 2016
Children being cared for at The Northumbria hospital received an early Christmas treat as they were visited by players from...
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Eagles team up with Northumbria on new schools programme
9th July 2014
A unique partnership between one of the north east’s most successful sporting clubs and a top performing NHS organisation, has...
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Early Christmas present for North Tyneside's young patients
4th July 2014
Children at North Tyneside General Hospital were today given an early Christmas present from footballers from Newcastle United. The players...
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Embroideries unveiled to celebrate 70 years of the NHS
10th January 2019
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Emily’s “amazing” birthing experience in Berwick
4th July 2014
A first-time mum has spoken of her “amazing” experience having her baby in Berwick Maternity Unit. Emily Ord, 26, said...
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Encouraging good hand hygiene
11th July 2014
Schoolchildren have been helping to spread the message about good hand hygiene. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust held a competition...
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England’s top nurses inspire North East to continue leading change in the NHS
10th November 2016
Two of the top nurses in the NHS have today encouraged North East nurses and midwives to continue putting the...
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Enhanced model of care at Alnwick Infirmary
9th July 2014
A new model of expert nursing care is to be introduced at Alnwick Infirmary from next month. Highly-skilled senior nurses...
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Enhanced model of care starts at Alnwick Infirmary
8th July 2014
A new model of expert nursing care is in place at Alnwick Infirmary. Two highly-skilled senior nurses – called nurse...
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Events in North Tyneside to mark Learning Disability Week
20th June 2016
People with learning disabilities in North Tyneside are being encouraged to meet new people and make friends as part of...
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Exhibition aims to break baby loss taboos
30th May 2018
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Expanded specialist hospital teams caring for double the number of patients with life limiting conditions as part of Marie Curie @Northumbria
5th January 2016
The number of patients with potentially life limiting conditions who are being cared for by specialist teams at hospitals run...
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Extra peace of mind for cancer sufferers this Christmas
10th July 2014
Cancer patients across Northumberland and North Tyneside will have extra peace of mind this Christmas thanks to a new 24...
