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  • Alcohol

    The less alcohol you drink, the better. Drinking too much can have serious effects on our health in the long-term, but you might also find that it’s having an impact now. Alcohol can…

  • Vascular access nurse, Cathi tells us about her role

    Vascular access nurse, Cathi tells us about her role Hi, my name is Cathi and I’m the trusts vascular access nurse which means I have responsibility for monitoring the insertion and ongoing…

  • Occupational Therapy – Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP)

    We support people over the age of 65 from North Tyneside who have complex mental health needs. We aim to provide a high-quality local service which is responsive, accessible and effective. We…

  • New procedures unit at the Northumbria provides dedicated space for planned care

    New procedures unit at the Northumbria provides dedicated space for planned care Patient experience has been boosted by a new unit for planned care at Northumberland’s emergency hospital.…

  • Help with the cost of cancer

    We know that many patients worry about the financial impact of cancer. More information on the help and support available is below:

  • Celebrating 25 years of Northumbria Healthcare

    It was celebration time at Northumbria as one of the most successful NHS organisations marked a quarter of a century of helping patients in the North East.

  • Upper gastrointestinal (Upper GI)

    Our service cares for patients who have problems with the upper abdomen. This includes the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder and liver.  Being diagnosed with…

  • 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. Construction is nearing completion…

  • Northumbria Patient Charter

    What’s in the Patient Charter? We want every patient to feel valued, heard, and respected. We want families and carers to feel well supported and involved in decisions about their…

  • Cardiac rehabilitation

    Welcome to our community cardiac rehabilitation page. Here you will find information to support you on your own cardiac rehabilitation journey. It features practical support, like our self-help…