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  • Contraception

    Contraception Contraception helps prevent pregnancy. Condoms can also help protect you from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Different types of contraception suit different people.…

  • NIHR salutes TrialBlazers in the North East and North Cumbria in new campaign to take part in health and care research

    NIHR salutes TrialBlazers in the North East and North Cumbria in new campaign to take part in health and care research 56,767 participants across the North East and North Cumbria volunteered…

  • Northumbria Healthcare continues to meet shifting challenges

    Northumbria Healthcare continues to meet shifting challenges Patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside have been reassured that hospitals and community services continue to meet the…

  • Chaplaincy and spiritual care

    Our chaplaincy team are here to help you whether you are a patient, visitor, staff or volunteer. We are employed by the trust to offer support to everyone irrespective of faith or belief. We…

  • Colposcopy project

    Background The trust average for did not attends (DNAs) is 6-7%, the colposcopy service was identified as being an outlier with a 10% DNA rate. Missing these appointments not only increases the…

  • New research group seeks to overhaul Parkinson’s care in sub-Saharan Africa

    New research group seeks to overhaul Parkinson’s care in sub-Saharan Africa A North East medic is leading a major study involving seven different African countries to improve diagnosis and…

  • Self-care: Lower back

    Back pain is very common, affecting up to 8 out of 10 adults in the UK. It can often be extremely painful and limits day-to-day life. It may cause hot, burning, shooting or stabbing pains in your…

  • Coming into hospital if you have a learning disability and/or autism

    Coming into hospital can be a worrying experience for people who have a learning disability and/or autism. We want you to have a good experience and this page tells you about the help and support…

  • Community Physiotherapy Northumberland

    Community Physiotherapy Northumberland is a team of physiotherapists and technical instructors. They aim to support adults who are house-bound. Others will have needs based on their surroundings.…

  • Our model for urgent and emergency care

    Our model focuses emergency assessment and admission for hospital care on one site. This means separating it from most of our planned care. The Northumbria hospital (NSECH) is a dedicated…