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Study reveals level of incorrect allergy labels which help to drive antibiotic resistance
A team at a North East NHS trust has launched a project to tackle the issues caused by patients incorrectly being labelled as allergic to certain medicines.
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Multimillion-pound project to slash carbon emissions at North East hospital reaches completion
A major project to decarbonise North Tyneside General Hospital with the aim of reducing carbon emissions by 75% has been completed.
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First NHS trust in the north east to introduce reusable suture kits
In a move towards more sustainable practice, the emergency department (ED) at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Cramlington has introduced reusable suture kits to treat patients that require stitches.
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North East hospitals team up with the ambulance service to improve air quality in the region
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle Hospitals have signed a commitment alongside the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to ask ambulance crews to turn off their engines when they stop at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington, the Freeman Hospital and the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
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Partnership approach to ensure community access to childhood vaccinations
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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Your NHS needs you to get involved and help shape its future
People in Northumberland and North Tyneside are being encouraged to become an integral and crucial part of their local NHS and put themselves forward to be a public governor of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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Residents of Berwick and the surrounding areas are invited to help make a very special piece of art for the town’s new hospital.
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Work taking place at NHS trust to reduce impact of poverty on healthcare access
A North East NHS trust is working with a regional children’s charity to reduce the unfairness and barriers to healthcare for those living in poverty.
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New hospital building to transform in coming weeks
Residents and stakeholders are invited to find out how the build of Berwick’s new hospital is progressing.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust launches action plan to tackle climate change
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched its new sustainability action plan to help tackle climate change and achieve net zero status by 2040.
