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  • Lung screening programme under way in Northumberland and North Tyneside

    A screening programme aimed at finding lung cancer early is now underway across Northumberland and North Tyneside.

  • Northumbria Wheelchair Centre

    We offer a one stop shop for assessing, prescribing and loaning wheelchairs including powered and manual wheelchairs for a minimum of six months. This includes accessories such as cushions and specialist seating equipment. Typically you will be referred to us by a healthcare professional e.g. your GP, physiotherapist, occupational therapist etc. We are based in Seaton Delaval and support people, their families, and carers with wheelchair and equipment services to promote independence and improve quality of life. For short term loans of wheelchairs and equipment please visit British Red Cross website.

  • Working together to make every contact count and improve health and wellbeing in the North East and North Cumbria

    Representatives from a diverse range of sectors came together to set out how the region can pull together to help residents lead happier, healthier lives.

  • New lung health service delivers clear benefits for people in recovery

    A significant drop in hospital attendances and admissions has been one of the benefits to come from an innovative project to support drug and alcohol users in Northumberland.

  • Gastroenterology

    We are able to treat a wide range of conditions relating to the liver and digestive tract (this is the gullet, stomach and bowel). We may see you in one of our for a common problem such as…

  • Northumbria Healthcare takes bold step with Community Promise

    Northumbria Healthcare takes bold step with Community Promise Northumbria Healthcare has taken another step to push the boundaries of how NHS organisations can improve people’s lives with…

  • Alcohol and drug use in pregnancy

    This webpage gives information on the effects of drug and alcohol use in pregnancy. It is not meant to judge you or upset you. It gives accurate, evidence-based information to help you stop your drug…

  • Staying safe in the sun

    Tips to stay safe in the sun during warm spells.

  • Radiology

    Our radiology service offers a wide range of scans and tests. These help us to diagnose and treat diseases in the body. They also help to identify bone and soft tissue issues. We have a…

  • General medicine

    Sometimes symptoms or test results may not tell us that one specific problem exists (such as with your heart, lungs or bowel). In these cases you may be referred to one of our general medicine…