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  • Preparations underway for first students at purpose-built NHS education academy

    The countdown is on for the opening of the Northumbria Health and Care Academy – with the first students to go through the facility being recruited now.

  • Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)

    Many patients with long term conditions or following hospital treatment, are asked to meet with their clinical team regularly. However, they don’t always need to be at set times (e.g. every three, six or 12months), but just when the patient needs them.

  • North East healthcare trust receives prestigious accreditation from UNICEF UK

    Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust has been fully-awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly award for its commitment to increasing breastfeeding rates and improving healthcare for babies and their mothers.

  • International Nurses Day - In conversation with Linda Sample

    To celebrate International Nurses Day, Linda Sample discusses her role and why it's important to recognise this day.

  • 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.

  • Infection prevention and control

    The purpose of this page is to help you understand what we can do together to reduce the risk of infection in hospital. The prevention and control of infection is everyone’s responsibility including staff, patients and visitors. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCT) is committed to providing high quality services in a safe, clean environment.

  • Northumbria Healthcare’s infection prevention and control team wins national award

    A project to limit the spread of infection and keep patients safe at hospitals in Northumberland and North Tyneside has been recognised with a national award.

  • National Operating Department Practitioner Day 2025

    2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the ODP profession. Marc Hallet, senior ODP gives us an insight into his role and the importance of recognising the day.

  • New helipad opens at North East specialist emergency hospital

    A new helipad is now ready for use at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington.

  • Northumbria Wheelchair Centre

    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.