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  • Dr Tamsin Oswald, our consultant microbiologist and director of infection prevention and control, on how she developed a love for bugs

    Dr Tamsin Oswald, our consultant microbiologist and director of infection prevention and control, on how she developed a love for bugs My Dad spent his life travelling the world with his job working…

  • Stoma care in Tanzania? It’s in the bag

    Specialist nurses from North Tyneside General Hospital have travelled across the world to share their expertise and provide a lifeline to communities.

  • Delirium

    What is delirium? Delirium is a change in a person’s mental state or consciousness, which is often shown as new confusion, difficulties with understanding and memory, or personality…

  • Northumbria Health and Care Academy

    Shaping the future of healthcare the Northumbria way Introducing the Northumbria Health and Care Academy, a groundbreaking institution designed to provide the highest quality education and training…

  • Returning used walking aids

    No longer need it? Return it! Using a refurbished walking aid is on average 98% lower in carbon emissions than using a new one and as part of our sustainability efforts, we’re encouraging…

  • Meet the team in Berwick - Gareth Hicks

    Meet some of the staff working in Berwick and hear their thoughts on the construction of the new hospital.

  • Cancer of unknown primary (CUP)

    If cancer has spread in your body without an obvious primary (the site where the cancer started), we call this a cancer of unknown primary (CUP). Sometimes we can find the original cancer with…

  • Nutrition and dietetics

    We are a team of dietitians, dietetic assistants / practitioners, nurses and admin staff. We see patients across Northumbria (adults and children) in a range of specialities. Our team provides…

  • Alnwick Community Hospital

  • Visiting

    Our approach to person-centred visiting Person-centred visiting means we will work together with our patients, their loved ones, and our staff. We follow these principles: Welcoming –…