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New lung health service delivers clear benefits for people in recovery
A significant drop in hospital attendances and admissions has been one of the benefits to come from an innovative project to support drug and alcohol users in Northumberland.
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Medical appointment support for people with learning disabilities
A health organisation has created some ‘easy-read’ resources for children with a learning disability, following the success of health cards for adults.
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Roadworks by the Northumbria hospital site - starting Monday, 12 February
Patients and visitors coming to the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington are being warned about roadworks taking place close to the site.
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Northumbria Healthcare apprentice wins North East Higher Apprentice of the Year
Matthew Dawson, who works in our workforce development team, has won the North East Higher Apprentice of the Year at the NE Apprenticeship Awards.
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Northumbria Healthcare empowers staff transitioning to clinical roles
Northumbria Healthcare celebrates the success of its staff members, Pauline Barron and Emma Kirby, who have transitioned from non-clinical to clinical roles through the My Next Step programme.
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Infection prevention and control
The purpose of this page is to help you understand what we can do together to reduce the risk of infection in hospital. The prevention and control of infection is everyone’s responsibility including staff, patients and visitors. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCT) is committed to providing high quality services in a safe, clean environment.
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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.
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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.
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Northumbria Healthcare anaesthetist receives prestigious Evelyn Baker Award
A popular consultant at a North East NHS trust has won a prestigious national award.
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Northumbria invests in software business
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce that it has acquired the business of Health Call Solutions Limited.