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Thousands benefit from hospital-level care in comfort of own homes in Northumbria
Thousands of patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside have received care at home rather than in hospital in recent years, with more than 5,000 admissions to Hospital at Home ‘wards’ in the past 17 months alone.
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Movember – How being diagnosed with testicular cancer impacted Kristin
As part of Men’s Health Month, improvement and delivery manager, Kristin Moat, has shared his experience with testicular cancer and how we overcame it, along with the challenges it presented.
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First Sycamore Gap sapling planted in Northumberland
The first Sycamore Gap sapling to be planted in Northumberland has been planted at Hexham General Hospital.
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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.
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New antibiotic bone cement found not to reduce infection after hip fracture surgery
A large study has found that using high-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement is unlikely to reduce the risk of infection in people who have had hip replacement surgery for their hip fracture.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust were delighted to play a role in the opening of a brand-new healthcare training facility at Northumberland school, Bede Academy.
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Berwick-based artists wanted for new art exhibition
Bright, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s official charity, is calling out for Berwick-based artists to take part in a new exhibition planned for Berwick Infirmary.
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Northumbria Healthcare supporting T Level students with industry experience
To celebrate national T Levels week, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is reflecting on its own journey supporting young people through the technical qualification.
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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: a blog about Autism from Ross Punton, Autism Staff Network Chair
The 27th March to April 2nd is Autism Acceptance Week. This year’s theme is colour and aims to celebrate the uniqueness and individuality of being Autistic and diverse, because we are all individuals. Learn more from our Autism Staff Network Chair Ross Punton.
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This information is for patients and visitors about how we make sure the nutritional needs of all patients are met. One of the ways we do this is through having protected mealtimes.
