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The region's NHS is urging people to use health services wisely ahead of six days of planned industrial action by junior doctors starting at 7am on Wednesday 3 January until 7am Tuesday 9 January 2024.
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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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Transformative new partnership set to provide visible NHS career pathways for local people
A transformative new partnership to provide visible NHS career pathways for local people has been announced.
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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.
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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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The Northumbria Health and Care Academy is the first healthcare building in the UK to achieve Gold WELL Certification™ from the International WELL Building Institute.
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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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Artist sought to design sculpture to take pride of place in new hospital
A call has gone out for artists in north Northumberland and beyond to design a major artwork to grace the state-of-the-art new hospital in Berwick.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded more than £20 million in government funding to drive forward its mission to reduce its environmental impact and contribute to a greener future.
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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.