This section provides the latest news about our work and achievements as we work hard to provide excellent healthcare for you, your families and our communities in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
News
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14 November 2025
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26 January 2026
A North East-based contractor has been appointed to complete Berwick’s new community hospital.
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26 January 2026
Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research.
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14 January 2026
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the Gold Standard for Work Experience by NHS England, marking a significant milestone for the trust and a major achievement for the workforce and people team.
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12 January 2026
More people each month are now having MRI scans at North Tyneside General Hospital, thanks to a newly refurbished state-of-the-art facility that officially opened this week.
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22 December 2025
A dedicated hospital caterer at North Tyneside General Hospital is celebrating a remarkable milestone this Christmas, having worked every Christmas Day for the past 25 years to ensure patients, visitors and frontline staff are cared for during one of the most important days of the year.
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22 December 2025
The maternity team at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust held a Christmas party in partnership with the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership for families who have used Northumbria’s rainbow clinic to support their pregnancy following a previous baby loss.
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3 December 2025
A partnership between an NHS immunisation team and Northumberland’s family hubs aims to embed this important aspect of healthcare in youngsters’ lives.
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28 November 2025
The first Sycamore Gap sapling to be planted in Northumberland has been planted at Hexham General Hospital.
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27 November 2025
The next steps to progress the construction of Berwick Community Hospital have been announced.
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27 November 2025
Raising awareness of the different struggles that men experience with their health and wellbeing, Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity has unveiled a new photography exhibition.
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24 November 2025
A new helipad is now ready for use at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington.