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We offer a one stop shop for assessing, prescribing and loaning wheelchairs including powered and manual wheelchairs for a minimum of six months. This includes accessories such as cushions and specialist seating equipment. Typically you will be referred to us by a healthcare professional e.g. your GP, physiotherapist, occupational therapist etc. We are based in Seaton Delaval and support people, their families, and carers with wheelchair and equipment services to promote independence and improve quality of life. For short term loans of wheelchairs and equipment please visit British Red Cross website.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: a blog about Autism from Ross Punton, Autism Staff Network Chair
The 27th March to April 2nd is Autism Acceptance Week. This year’s theme is colour and aims to celebrate the uniqueness and individuality of being Autistic and diverse, because we are all individuals. Learn more from our Autism Staff Network Chair Ross Punton.
