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  • Lung cancer screening

    There are often no signs or symptoms of lung cancer at an early stage. As a result, around 7 in 10 lung cancer patients get diagnosed too late to be cured. Lung cancer screening helps find…

  • Pre-assessment

    Welcome to the pre-assessment department at Northumbria Healthcare. Our team is here to check you ahead of your planned (elective) surgery. We will help you get fit and ready for your procedure. Our…

  • HSJ Partnership Award success for state-of-the-art Health and Care Academy

    The Northumbria Health and Care Academy has won a top national award, recognising the collaboration behind what is one of the only facilities of its kind in the country. The partnership between…

  • Cancer of unknown primary (CUP)

    If cancer has spread in your body without an obvious primary (the site where the cancer started), we call this a cancer of unknown primary (CUP). Sometimes we can find the original cancer with…

  • Dementia

    What is dementia? Dementia is caused by different diseases that affect the brain.  The word ‘dementia’ describes a collection of symptoms. This may include memory loss and language…

  • Nutrition and dietetics

    We are a team of dietitians, dietetic assistants / practitioners, nurses and admin staff. We see patients across Northumbria (adults and children) in a range of specialities. Our team provides…

  • Visiting

    Our approach to person-centred visiting Person-centred visiting means we will work together with our patients, their loved ones, and our staff. We follow these principles: Welcoming –…

  • Surgical Day Unit / Ward 15

      Location  Wansbeck General Hospital Ward name / number  Surgical Day Unit / Ward 15 Direct dial telephone number  01670 564170…

  • Northumberland Joint Musculoskeletal and Pain Service (JMAPS)

    The Northumberland Joint Musculoskeletal and Pain Service supports patients in Northumberland with musculoskeletal conditions or persistent pain. It is a partnership between Northumbria Healthcare and…

  • New interactive suite unveiled as Northumbria Healthcare’s simulation hub celebrates 5th birthday

    New interactive suite unveiled as Northumbria Healthcare’s simulation hub celebrates 5th birthday A high-tech interactive suite has been unveiled at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation…