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  • National-first virtual ward and other changes boost lung cancer care for patients

    A series of innovations to improve care for lung cancer patients at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised with a prestigious award.

  • Prescribing for Health Professionals

    This programme is specifically designed for nurses and midwives and is tailored to meet the unique needs of Northumbria Healthcare.

  • Students explore vital NHS support careers at Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management

    Year 9 students from John Spence Community High School have gained hands-on experience of NHS support and non-clinical careers during a special workplace visit to Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM).

  • Northumbria Wheelchair Centre

    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.

  • Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)

    Many patients with long term conditions or following hospital treatment, are asked to meet with their clinical team regularly. However, they don’t always need to be at set times (e.g. every three, six or 12months), but just when the patient needs them.

  • PEG grab bags now available for patients

    PEG grab bags are now available to patients at all Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust hospitals.

  • Enhanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship

    You will build specialised skills and knowledge tailored to your area of practice, all while engaging in a comprehensive learning experience through the apprenticeship model.

  • Cath Darling, bereavement occupational therapist, named recipient of Sycamore Gap Sapling

    The National Trust has announced Cath Darling, bereavement occupational therapist, as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings being gifted to individuals, groups, and organisations across the UK.

  • 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.

  • Northumbria Healthcare’s infection prevention and control team wins national award

    A project to limit the spread of infection and keep patients safe at hospitals in Northumberland and North Tyneside has been recognised with a national award.