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  • Patients rate Northumbria’s care best in region

    Patients rate Northumbria’s care best in region Patients receiving care in hospitals in Northumberland and North Tyneside have rated it the best in the region, according to a national…

  • Alistair Blair

    Executive Medical Director Dr Alistair Blair was appointed Executive Medical Director in April 2021, having previously held the role of GP medical director since 2018 where his role was to…

  • A marathon effort as 'Britain’s Most Beautiful' returns in style

    A marathon effort as 'Britain’s Most Beautiful' returns in style Plans for the 12th Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend began in earnest shortly after the 11th…

  • Boots Pharmacy, Wallsend

    We offer: Free emergency contraception for under 25's (ring ahead to check availability) Free chlamydia & gonorrhoea screening kits available for 15-24yr olds. We are open:…

  • Procedures unit

    Location Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital - top floor Ward Name / Number Procedures Unit Direct dial telephone number 0191…

  • Cancer information and support

    Welcome to our Living with and beyond cancer webpage. Our page aims to support anyone affected by cancer.  It includes general information about cancer and its treatment. There is specific…

  • Self-care: Foot and ankle

    Within NTIMS, we provide specialist assessment and management of a variety of foot and ankle problems. These problems can be secondary to injury, ageing, doing too much or too little. At times,…

  • Faster advice good for patients and the NHS

    Faster advice good for patients and the NHS Northumbria Healthcare has slashed treatment waiting times for gastroenterology (GI) patients in a move that could be replicated in other parts of the…

  • David, one of our clinical nurse practitioners talks through about his nursing career for International Nurses Day

    In celebration of International Nurses Day 2023, David Ferry, our clinical lead nurse practitioner tells us about his progression throughout his nursing career and how his experience and skills have continually developed.

  • Medical appointment support for people with learning disabilities

    A health organisation has created some ‘easy-read’ resources for children with a learning disability, following the success of health cards for adults.