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  • Northumbria Healthcare continues to meet shifting challenges

    Northumbria Healthcare continues to meet shifting challenges Patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside have been reassured that hospitals and community services continue to meet the…

  • Chaplaincy and spiritual care

    Our chaplaincy team are here to help you whether you are a patient, visitor, staff or volunteer. We are employed by the trust to offer support to everyone irrespective of faith or belief. We…

  • Colposcopy project

    Background The trust average for did not attends (DNAs) is 6-7%, the colposcopy service was identified as being an outlier with a 10% DNA rate. Missing these appointments not only increases the…

  • New research group seeks to overhaul Parkinson’s care in sub-Saharan Africa

    New research group seeks to overhaul Parkinson’s care in sub-Saharan Africa A North East medic is leading a major study involving seven different African countries to improve diagnosis and…

  • Self-care: Lower back

    Back pain is very common, affecting up to 8 out of 10 adults in the UK. It can often be extremely painful and limits day-to-day life. It may cause hot, burning, shooting or stabbing pains in your…

  • New chair appointment

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

  • Upper gastrointestinal (Upper GI)

    Our service cares for patients who have problems with the upper abdomen. This includes the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder and liver.  Being diagnosed with…

  • Meet the team in Berwick - Jenny Blackhall

    Meet some of the staff working in Berwick and hear their thoughts on the construction of the new hospital.

  • Bringing birth to life: How our immersive suite is transforming midwifery training

    The Northumbria Health and Care Academy is developing immersive nursing and midwifery (PROMPT) training utilising the unique facilities they have to offer. Here at Northumbria Health and Care…

  • Smokefree pregnancy

    When you smoke your baby smokes One of the most important things you can do for your baby’s health, growth and development is to give up smoking. It is also important to your own long-term…