News Stories

A Macmillan cancer support service delivered by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has supported more than 700 people across Northumberland and North Tyneside in its first year.

An innovative workforce development programme designed to address national workforce challenges while improving patient care and staff development has been shortlisted for a regional healthcare science award.

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Hospital neonatal unit has successfully completed its Gold Baby Charter accreditation – the first in the North East to do so.

We are delighted to have received funding from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to improve specialist care and support for people living with mesothelioma across the North East.

This year marks an incredible milestone for one of our colleagues at Hexham General Hospital, who is celebrating 50 years since beginning her nursing career.

In 2025/26, 72% of women who engaged with the Best Start in Life pathway quit smoking - an improvement of 10% on the previous year.

Caitlin Baxter, one of our clinical pharmacists, is celebrating an incredible achievement – winning gold in her category at the English Powerlifting Championships and being selected to represent England at the Commonwealth Championships in Canada.

A member of the pathology team at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been honoured for services to Biomedical Science in the NHS in the Kings Birthday Honours list.

A couple from North Tyneside were able to share a special wedding blessing with their grandmother thanks to the dedication of a hospital chaplain who helped bring the family together in the palliative care unit at North Tyneside General Hospital.

A leading NHS trust’s social value programme, which is marking 5 years since it was launched, has landed an international prize for its ‘bold and innovative’ approach.