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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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A north east hospital trust has been recognised as one of the best in England
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been given Advanced Foundation Trust (AFT) status.
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Results day stories: Louis Davies, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Ahead of results day, we’re celebrating the many different routes people take into rewarding NHS careers.
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Lung screening programme under way in Northumberland and North Tyneside
A screening programme aimed at finding lung cancer early is now underway across Northumberland and North Tyneside.
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A Day in the Life of a Children's Community Nurse
Children's Community Nurse Bethany Gunn sat down with us to give us some insight into her team and what a day in her life looks like.
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Sharon meets Sharon – nurse names baby after her supportive ward manager
Being a ward manager at a busy North East hospital means Sharon Hardy has to deal with many different situations – but one of her nurses naming her baby after her was one she hadn’t experienced before…
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NAW2024 - Jack Fisher, NVS volunteer turned apprentice
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we spoke to Jack Fisher – volunteer with the Northumbria Volunteer Service (NVS) turned apprentice.
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Healthcare trust recognised for commitment to workforce development
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has achieved silver membership in The 5% Club.
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Rising as me: Overcoming challenges, transforming, and finding your identity
November is National Care Leavers’ Month, this has evolved from a week of raising awareness of the issues in leaving the care system, to this year being a month of celebrating the achievements of care leavers with a focus on resilience and personal growth. As part of this, Kerry Watts, Service Manager shares her experience as a care leaver and career journey in the NHS.
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Rothbury care facility to increase access
A Rothbury care facility is to increase the amount of people that can access its services.
