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Past and present staff gather to celebrate 20th anniversary of Hexham General Hospital
On Monday 10 July 2023, past and present staff from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hexham General Hospital.
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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.
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Wider roll-out of scheme to keep patients active and engaged in hospital
An initiative which helps hospital inpatients stay active and engaged is being expanded into more wards so that more people can benefit.
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Patients report positive experiences in Northumberland and North Tyneside hospitals
Patients staying in hospitals in Northumberland and North Tyneside continue to have a very positive experience of their care, according to a key national survey.
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How using MECC can help to tackle loneliness and social isolation during Christmas
Clinical educator for Enhanced Care for Older People, Elaine Francis, has shared how using Making Every Contact Count (MECC) conversations can support people and tackle loneliness over the festive period.
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Behind the scenes at our contact centre - meet Nicola, our patient advisor team leader
I’m a patient care advisor team leader. I have worked for the trust for 20 years. I started in medical records in 2003 and then moved to the Contact Centre in 2005 as a patient care advisor.
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NHS plea to only use A&E for life threatening emergencies
NHS leaders are reminding the public to only call 999 for an ambulance or attend A&E for life-threatening conditions or injuries only, as the region's health services plan for further strike action this week.
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Behind the scenes at our contact centre - meet Stuart, our patient care advisor
Stuart is a patient care advisor based at our contact centre in Cobalt. He works within the Referral to Treatment (RTT) and Referral Management Service (RMS) teams which aim to improve patients’ access to healthcare.
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Patient experience in Northumberland and North Tyneside hospitals among best nationally
A national survey has revealed the continued strong performance of a leading North East NHS Trust, as patient feedback rates its hospitals among the best nationally.
