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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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On Carers Rights Day, Faye Gates shares what the day means to her as a working carer
To mark Carers Rights Day on November 24, we are featuring Faye Gates, a member of our Carers Staff Network Group, who has shared with us what Carers Rights Day means to her and the things which she has found helpful in the workplace.
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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.
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A new general medicine ward has been opened at North Tyneside General Hospital to ease capacity challenges and improve patient experience during their time at the hospital. A further ward, focussed on supporting older people with fractures, has also been extensively refurbished.
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Work is underway to build Berwick's new hospital
Work is underway on the site of Berwick’s new £35 million hospital and the project is now moving into an exciting phase.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust pay tribute to the Berwick Cancer Cars volunteer team
On Thursday 20th July, 2023, The Berwick and District Cancer Support Group were delighted to welcome Sir James Mackey, who, along with his NHS Trust colleagues, travelled up to Berwick-upon-Tweed to say a special “thank you” to the charity volunteers.
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Northumberland woman swims to raise money for breast cancer patients
A Northumberland woman who had breast cancer has been braving the open water to support others going through the same experience.
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Hospital chaplain helps bring wedding blessing to grandmother’s bedside
A couple from North Tyneside were able to share a special wedding blessing with their grandmother thanks to the dedication of a hospital chaplain who helped bring the family together in the palliative care unit at North Tyneside General Hospital.
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Creative interns wanted to support production of sculpture for new community hospital in Berwick
As part of the development of a mobile art sculpture for the new Berwick community hospital, art production practice Sum.Place are recruiting a team of up to five creative interns on a freelance and part-time basis.
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NHS trusts join forces to sign no idling commitment outside of emergency departments
Five NHS trusts across the North East plus the Integrated Care Board (ICB) have joined Northumbria Healthcare, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals (NUTH) and the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) in a commitment to reducing idling of vehicles and ambulances outside of their emergency departments.
