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Laura Smart is the cancer care coordinator for urology and here she explains a bit more about her role. My role is about coordinating the patient journey for anyone referred into hospital…
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Local Mental health crisis line: 111, option 2 (24 hours per day). Those who are deaf or have communication difficulties can text 07860 064 775. Please note, this service is not for…
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Lasting power of attorney (LPA)
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which appoints someone to make decisions on your behalf. There are two different types and when a decision can be made depends upon the type of…
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Tobacco dependency treatment service
How the Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service can help you Smoking can seriously damage your health and harm your chances of a quick and successful recovery. If you’re a patient who smokes,…
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We offer: Free emergency contraception (ring ahead to check availability) Full C-Card available including registration to the scheme. Free condoms to those who have a C-Card. Sexual health…
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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 My Dad spent his life travelling the world with his job working…
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Chief Executive Birju was announced as the Chief Executive in December 2023 and formally took up post in January 2024. Birju has worked at the trust for over 20 years in a number of…
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NHS helps motorcyclist on his road to glory
NHS helps motorcyclist on his road to glory A North East motorbike racer, who became national champion ‘against all the odds’ not long after his latest shoulder surgery, has…
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Judy Mattison is the Lead Matron for Dementia and Delirium at Northumbria Healthcare. Here she describes more about a common but often misunderstood medical condition. Delirium is one of the…