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Local businessman remembered after generous donations to Hexham General Hospital
Tom Martin, of Wylam Nurseries, kindly donated an array of plants to the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Wider roll-out of scheme to keep patients active and engaged in hospital
An initiative which helps hospital inpatients stay active and engaged is being expanded into more wards so that more people can benefit.
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Behind the scenes at our contact centre - meet Nicola, our patient advisor team leader
I’m a patient care advisor team leader. I have worked for the trust for 20 years. I started in medical records in 2003 and then moved to the Contact Centre in 2005 as a patient care advisor.
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Behind the scenes at our contact centre - meet Stuart, our patient care advisor
Stuart is a patient care advisor based at our contact centre in Cobalt. He works within the Referral to Treatment (RTT) and Referral Management Service (RMS) teams which aim to improve patients’ access to healthcare.
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Staff nurse wins national award at the Patient Experience Network Awards
A nurse at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has won a national award for her dedication to supporting palliative care patients.
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Parkinson’s medication tool created by Northumbria consultant is now ready for use
A valuable tool which helps patients with Parkinson’s disease has relaunched.
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Be wise, immunise - NHS booking service opens for life-saving flu and Covid-19 vaccinations
Millions of people across the North East and North Cumbria can now book flu and Covid-19 vaccination appointments as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter.
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Patients report positive experiences in Northumberland and North Tyneside hospitals
Patients staying in hospitals in Northumberland and North Tyneside continue to have a very positive experience of their care, according to a key national survey.
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How using MECC can help to tackle loneliness and social isolation during Christmas
Clinical educator for Enhanced Care for Older People, Elaine Francis, has shared how using Making Every Contact Count (MECC) conversations can support people and tackle loneliness over the festive period.
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How going decaf could boost patient safety by reducing falls in hospitals
A pilot project has shown how a switch to decaffeinated drinks could help reduce falls on hospital wards in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
