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If you are unhappy with the treatment or service you have received, you have the right to make a complaint, have it investigated and receive a response. Care will be taken to ensure your complaint…
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Thousands of people in Northumberland invited to help NHS trial new cancer test
Thousands of people in Northumberland invited to help NHS trial new cancer test Northumberland and South Tyneside have been selected within the North East and North Cumbria to take part in the…
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Jobs boost as Northumberland firm lands £10m contract to scan patient records
Jobs boost as Northumberland firm lands £10m contract to scan patient records Up to 70 new jobs are being created in Northumberland as part of a major project by the area’s NHS…
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One to One Centre at Shiremoor
One-to-One Centre in Shiremoor has temporarily moved to ward 9, ground floor, North Tyneside Hospital. Patient and staff safety must always be the top priority, and concerns over the state of the…
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New care facility in Rothbury to open in January 2023
New care facility in Rothbury to open in January 2023 Work which will enable both NHS community hospital and residential care to be delivered from Rothbury Community Hospital is now complete.…
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Redesigning the lung cancer service to enhance patient experience
Our lung cancer service had experienced pressure in the past, so the team was redesigned to ensure that patients receive timely, high-quality care. This resulted in two major developments to the…
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What have we learned through poverty proofing our service?
Dr Kate Hope shares her team’s experiences going through a Poverty Proofing© audit and training, and how it has helped them to make sure they meet the needs of all their patients.
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How going decaf could boost patient safety by reducing falls in hospitals
A pilot project has shown how a switch to decaffeinated drinks could help reduce falls on hospital wards in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
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Northumbria Healthcare inspiring the future workforce through community promise
Between September 2024 and August 2025, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust welcomed 312 young people aged 13+ from across the region, to experience the world of work and explore the variety of career opportunities within the NHS.
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A quarter century of Christmas kindness: hospital caterer marks 25th Christmas day at work
A dedicated hospital caterer at North Tyneside General Hospital is celebrating a remarkable milestone this Christmas, having worked every Christmas Day for the past 25 years to ensure patients, visitors and frontline staff are cared for during one of the most important days of the year.
