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NHS plea to only use A&E for life threatening emergencies
NHS leaders are reminding the public to only call 999 for an ambulance or attend A&E for life-threatening conditions or injuries only, as the region's health services plan for further strike action this week.
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Good communications and engagement has never been more important to the NHS in providing modern healthcare.
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What have we learned through poverty proofing our service?
Dr Kate Hope shares her team’s experiences going through a Poverty Proofing© audit and training, and how it has helped them to make sure they meet the needs of all their patients.
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How going decaf could boost patient safety by reducing falls in hospitals
A pilot project has shown how a switch to decaffeinated drinks could help reduce falls on hospital wards in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
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Car parking charges at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to increase from 1 June
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has announced that car parking charges across its sites will increase from Monday 1 June 2026.
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Overhaul of specialist service reduces waiting times and delivers for patients
Respiratory patients at Northumbria Healthcare are benefiting from an improved speech and language therapy service which is helping to deliver better outcomes.
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How Northumbria communicates with local communities in changing times
This is a time of real change across the NHS so good communications and engagement are more important than ever in the delivery of modern healthcare.
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Parkinson’s medication tool created by Northumbria consultant is now ready for use
A valuable tool which helps patients with Parkinson’s disease has relaunched.
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Be wise, immunise - NHS booking service opens for life-saving flu and Covid-19 vaccinations
Millions of people across the North East and North Cumbria can now book flu and Covid-19 vaccination appointments as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter.
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Local businessman remembered after generous donations to Hexham General Hospital
Tom Martin, of Wylam Nurseries, kindly donated an array of plants to the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic.
