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• 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.

• How Northumbria Healthcare continues to meet its Community Promise

  Two new reports have highlighted how Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to have a positive impact beyond its traditional healthcare role.

• ICB funding to improve mesothelioma care across the North East

  We are delighted to have received funding from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to improve specialist care and support for people living with mesothelioma across the North East.

• 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.

• 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.

• Warm-hearted NHS staff fulfil the wishes of a palliative care patient by organising for a horse to visit her at hospital

  The family of a woman who loved horses have said ‘her face lit up like a kid at Christmas’ when her wish of seeing a horse for the last time came true.

• Two North East hospital trusts have partnered up to manufacture FFP3 masks for staff

  Two North East hospital trusts have partnered up to manufacture FFP3 masks for staff Together, QE Facilities Ltd and the Northumbria Healthcare Innovation and Manufacturing Hub are leading the way…

• National praise for Northumbria Healthcare’s ‘commitment to scholarship’

  National praise for Northumbria Healthcare’s ‘commitment to scholarship’ Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is one of the inaugural winners of a prestigious prize for…

• To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Heather Dixon tells us more about her role as a lead specialist screening practitioner

  To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Heather Dixon tells us more about her role as a lead specialist screening practitioner My name is Heather Dixon and I’m the lead specialist screening…