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Nationwide study launched to ensure best outcomes for joint replacement patients
An NHS research team is seeking thousands of people who are to undergo joint replacements for a major national study to improve patient experience and outcomes.
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Northumberland woman swims to raise money for breast cancer patients
A Northumberland woman who had breast cancer has been braving the open water to support others going through the same experience.
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Good communications and engagement has never been more important to the NHS in providing modern healthcare.
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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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What have we learned through poverty proofing our service?
Dr Kate Hope shares her team’s experiences going through a Poverty Proofing© audit and training, and how it has helped them to make sure they meet the needs of all their patients.
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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.
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How Northumbria communicates with local communities in changing times
This is a time of real change across the NHS so good communications and engagement are more important than ever in the delivery of modern 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.
