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Plenty to celebrate despite the challenges
Northumbria Healthcare is looking to the future with a brand-new healthcare academy to deliver the next generation of nurses and a fresh patient charter designed to support local people.
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Patients rate Northumbria hospitals among the best in the country according to national survey
Patients at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have once again rated their hospital experience among the best in the country, according to the latest national survey.
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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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Artificial Intelligence tech set to stay as it proves its worth in the fight against bowel cancer
Technology which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to spot abnormalities which may lead to bowel cancer is set to stay after a research study showed its value.
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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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Our clinical governance nurses at Northumbria Healthcare focus on ensuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care within our trust. This involves a broad range of activities related to maintaining high standards, continuous improvement and fostering a culture of excellence in care.
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How Northumbria Healthcare continues to meet its Community Promise
Two new reports have highlighted how Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to have a positive impact beyond its traditional healthcare role.
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ICB funding to improve mesothelioma care across the North East
We are delighted to have received funding from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to improve specialist care and support for people living with mesothelioma across the North East.
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Three NHS Trusts join forces to bring pioneering sleep apnoea treatment to the North East
A patient in the North East has become the first in the region to receive a pioneering implant that helps people with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) breathe normally while they sleep.
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Geriatric Medicine Trainer of the Year, Cath Huntley, shares an insight into her role.
Consultant Cath Huntley shares an insight into her role, after being voted Geriatric Medicine Trainer of the Year in 2023.
