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• 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.

• New antibiotic bone cement found not to reduce infection after hip fracture surgery

  A large study has found that using high-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement is unlikely to reduce the risk of infection in people who have had hip replacement surgery for their hip fracture.

• Northumbria Healthcare shows its support to aid healthcare learning for students through the opening of a new training facility

  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust were delighted to play a role in the opening of a brand-new healthcare training facility at Northumberland school, Bede Academy.

• Berwick-based artists wanted for new art exhibition

  Bright, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s official charity, is calling out for Berwick-based artists to take part in a new exhibition planned for Berwick Infirmary.

• Northumbria Healthcare supporting T Level students with industry experience

  To celebrate national T Levels week, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is reflecting on its own journey supporting young people through the technical qualification.

• One Size Doesn’t Fit All: a blog about Autism from Ross Punton, Autism Staff Network Chair

  The 27th March to April 2nd is Autism Acceptance Week. This year’s theme is colour and aims to celebrate the uniqueness and individuality of being Autistic and diverse, because we are all individuals. Learn more from our Autism Staff Network Chair Ross Punton.

• Protected mealtimes

  This information is for patients and visitors about how we make sure the nutritional needs of all patients are met. One of the ways we do this is through having protected mealtimes.

• NHS trusts link up to provide vital health checks for drug and alcohol users

  An innovative one-stop clinic to support drug and alcohol users with their respiratory health has been launched in Northumberland.

• Northumbria Healthcare anaesthetist receives prestigious Evelyn Baker Award

  A popular consultant at a North East NHS trust has won a prestigious national award.

• 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.