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  • Unearthing Berwick-upon-Tweed's medieval past

    Unearthing Berwick-upon-Tweed's medieval past An archaeological dig being done as part of a major construction project in a Northumberland town has made significant finds, some dating…

  • Chief executive Sir James Mackey: Staff wellbeing was never just a pandemic issue

    Chief executive Sir James Mackey: Staff wellbeing was never just a pandemic issue As the vaccine rollout continues and the country moves forward on the Government’s roadmap out of…

  • The health trust going above and beyond for expectant mums during COVID-19

    The health trust going above and beyond for expectant mums during COVID-19 During the current pandemic, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is continuing to help expectant mums…

  • Northumbria Local Health Index

    The Office for National Statistics (ONS) produces a Health Index which gives a big picture view of the nation's health. It helps show how health changes from one area to another to inform…

  • New care facility in Rothbury to open in January 2023

    New care facility in Rothbury to open in January 2023 Work which will enable both NHS community hospital and residential care to be delivered from Rothbury Community Hospital is now complete.…

  • Self-care: Mid back

    Mid back or thoracic back pain is less common that neck or low back pain, but can be just as uncomfortable or troublesome. It is the area of the spine between your neck and lower back and generally…

  • New chair appointment

    Northumbria Healthcare has appointed Sir Paul Ennals CBE as the new chair of the board of directors.

  • Diabetes psychology

    The diabetes psychology service offers the opportunity to talk with someone who is trained in emotional wellbeing. Some examples of problems that we can help with include:  Adjusting…

  • How we are making every contact count, and sharing our successes with others

    Within our trust, we have worked hard to train staff in MECC to embed the approach across our services as much as possible.

  • First steps

    Giving up for good can feel like a big hurdle but there are many ways to make it easier. Different ways of quitting work for different people, the important thing is that you have made the decision…