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  • Northumbria Healthcare introduces new role in critical care to support patients

    Northumbria Healthcare introduces new role in critical care to support patients Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust now has a nursing associate in its critical care team, the first…

  • New state-of-the-art Northumbria Wheelchair Centre opens to boost patient experience

    New state-of-the-art Northumbria Wheelchair Centre opens to boost patient experience A new joined-up wheelchair service in a state-of-the-art facility is set to boost patient experience in…

  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

    When you are in hospital, there may be a time when you are unable to make decisions about your care and treatment. The clinical team may need to make decisions on your behalf. This will always be…

  • Flow rate

    A flow rate test is a test of the rate and amount of urine (wee) that you pass. It looks at changes to your usual flow of urine. We will ask you to come to a flow clinic if you have symptoms that…

  • Celebrating our AHP workforce - Kristin's story

    Following a injury caused by playing football Kristin was inspired by the quality of care he received from his physio and decided to pursue it as a career. After working within the trust for 30 years as a physio, Kristin now works within the central improvement team.

  • Keeping patients safe

    Keeping our patients safe is at the heart of everything we do. We are measured and monitored by NHS independent regulators on a number of key areas. We have also put our own measures in place to…

  • Outpatients department

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  • Northumbria Healthcare supports new parents to stay active and avoid isolation

    Northumbria Healthcare supports new parents to stay active and avoid isolation Midwives in Northumberland are supporting new parents with guidance on the go, by joining regular buggy walks that…

  • Remote diabetes training up for national award

    Remote diabetes training up for national award A type 1 diabetes training course for health care professionals has been shortlisted for a national award for its move to online learning. The…

  • Pharmacy innovation saves hours of nursing time

    Pharmacy innovation saves hours of nursing time More than 100 hours of nursing time is being saved each week on Northumberland and North Tyneside hospital wards through a project with real…