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Breast reconstruction can take place at the time of the mastectomy or later once your cancer treatment is complete. Our breast and plastic surgery colleagues offer a complete range of implant-based or tissue-based reconstructions.
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Go decaf! How a simple change on our wards could reduce falls, slips and trips
We are running a pilot this month to discover the impact on reduced falls, and patient and staff experience.
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Newcastle United player marks end of work at community hospital
A Premier League footballer has visited the local community hospital in the town he was born.
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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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Meet Sarah, our professional lead acute liaison learning disability and autism #IND2023
To celebrate International Nurses Day 2023, Sarah Barnard, our professional lead acute liaison learning disability and autism tells us more about her role, what she enjoys about it, and how she has progressed throughout her nursing career.
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Patients and staff settling well on new Berwick ward
Patients and staff are settling in well into Berwick Infirmary’s new temporary inpatient ward.
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Armed Forces Reservists thank healthcare trust for continued support
Armed Forces Reserves from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have presented the Chief Executive with a framed emblem to express their gratitude for the trust’s continued support.
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Growing NHS training and simulation facility celebrates accreditation
A state-of-the-art NHS education facility in Northumberland is the first of its kind in the north to gain prestigious accreditation.
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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.
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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.
