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• Plenty to celebrate despite the challenges

  Northumbria Healthcare is looking to the future with a brand-new healthcare academy to deliver the next generation of nurses and a fresh patient charter designed to support local people.

• Kirsty shares how she’s able to express at work, for World Breastfeeding Week 2023

  In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2023, one of our nurses, Kirsty Cajiao shares her journey on returning to work as a mother who breastfeeds.

• Artificial Intelligence tech set to stay as it proves its worth in the fight against bowel cancer

  Technology which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to spot abnormalities which may lead to bowel cancer is set to stay after a research study showed its value.

• ‘A vital cog in a much larger system’ – how our clinical governance team are contributing to safer care for all

  Our clinical governance nurses at Northumbria Healthcare focus on ensuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care within our trust. This involves a broad range of activities related to maintaining high standards, continuous improvement and fostering a culture of excellence in care.

• Hexham Hospital unofficial mascot receives special award for services to the community

  Hexham General Hospital’s unofficial mascot, Yang Bell, has been awarded by Hexham Town Council with the Freedom to Roam.

• New ward and ward upgrades at North Tyneside General Hospital set to increase capacity and improve patient experience

  A new general medicine ward has been opened at North Tyneside General Hospital to ease capacity challenges and improve patient experience during their time at the hospital. A further ward, focussed on supporting older people with fractures, has also been extensively refurbished.

• One to One Centre at Howdon

  One to One Centre at Howdon Family Hub

• Northumberland woman swims to raise money for breast cancer patients

  A Northumberland woman who had breast cancer has been braving the open water to support others going through the same experience.

• Creative interns wanted to support production of sculpture for new community hospital in Berwick

  As part of the development of a mobile art sculpture for the new Berwick community hospital, art production practice Sum.Place are recruiting a team of up to five creative interns on a freelance and part-time basis.

• NHS trusts join forces to sign no idling commitment outside of emergency departments

  Five NHS trusts across the North East plus the Integrated Care Board (ICB) have joined Northumbria Healthcare, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals (NUTH) and the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) in a commitment to reducing idling of vehicles and ambulances outside of their emergency departments.