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.
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Featured news story
10 February 2026
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed the final phase of a major multimillion-pound redevelopment programme with the opening of new, state-of-the-art operating theatres at Hexham General Hospital, marking a significant milestone for patient care and surgical services.
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12 February 2026
Year 9 students from John Spence Community High School have gained hands-on experience of NHS support and non-clinical careers during a special workplace visit to Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM).
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12 February 2026
A North-East NHS service focused on finding cancers early is reflecting on a busy 2025 as the life-saving programme continues to expand.
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10 February 2026
Communicating with our patients, parters and local communities is a key priority for us at Northumbria Healthcare, particularly at this time of year when health services tend to be much busier.