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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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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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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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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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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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Our diabetes and endocrine services work together to support you if you are living with type 1 or 2 diabetes or a common endocrine condition such as thyroid disease. Our specialist team of…
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We run the largest trauma and orthopaedics service in the North East. Trauma and orthopaedics deal with injuries and conditions that affect the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and…
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Useful tips to help you tender
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Northumbria Healthcare reflects on first year of key pledge… and the work still to do
Northumbria Healthcare reflects on first year of key pledge… and the work still to do Significant progress has been made so far through Northumbria Healthcare’s Community…
