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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.
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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.
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Healthcare trust recognised for commitment to workforce development
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has achieved silver membership in The 5% Club.
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Sharon meets Sharon – nurse names baby after her supportive ward manager
Being a ward manager at a busy North East hospital means Sharon Hardy has to deal with many different situations – but one of her nurses naming her baby after her was one she hadn’t experienced before…
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NAW2024 - Jack Fisher, NVS volunteer turned apprentice
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we spoke to Jack Fisher – volunteer with the Northumbria Volunteer Service (NVS) turned apprentice.
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Rising as me: Overcoming challenges, transforming, and finding your identity
November is National Care Leavers’ Month, this has evolved from a week of raising awareness of the issues in leaving the care system, to this year being a month of celebrating the achievements of care leavers with a focus on resilience and personal growth. As part of this, Kerry Watts, Service Manager shares her experience as a care leaver and career journey in the NHS.
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Rothbury care facility to increase access
A Rothbury care facility is to increase the amount of people that can access its services.
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A Polish miner - community project sees museum exhibition on display in hospital canteen
An exhibition which tells the story of a man from Eastern Europe, who faced and overcame many challenges in his life to settle, work and bring up a family in Northumberland, has gone on display today at Wansbeck General Hospital.
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Inequalities in the spotlight – Northumbria Healthcare trust reflects on achievements and next steps
Northumbria Healthcare continues to lead the way with its work to tackle health inequalities, by reflecting on progress so far and focusing on what comes next.
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Baby Loss Awareness Week: Jenny Gregory and Marie Blyth
To mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, we caught up with our Senior Midwife and Co-ordinator, Jenny Gregory and Teardrop Co-ordinator, Marie Blyth to find out more about their roles and the work that they do to help support families through the bereavement journey.
