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Important update on industrial action
From 7am on Saturday, 24 February, to 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 February, some postgraduate (junior) doctors working at Northumbria Healthcare are taking part in the BMA’s national industrial action over NHS pay and conditions.
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Important update on industrial action
From 7am on Thursday, 27 June, to 7am on Tuesday, 2 July, some postgraduate (junior) doctors working at Northumbria Healthcare are taking part in the BMA’s national industrial action over NHS pay and conditions.
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Public health midwife wins national award for supporting active pregnancies
Ongoing work at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to support people to stay physically active during pregnancy has been recognised by a national awards scheme.
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Northumberland Hospital Radio celebrates gold anniversary
A volunteer-run hospital radio station that broadcasts to patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside is celebrating its 50-year anniversary.
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Baby Loss Awareness Week: Jenny Gregory and Marie Blyth
To mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, we caught up with our Senior Midwife and Co-ordinator, Jenny Gregory and Teardrop Co-ordinator, Marie Blyth to find out more about their roles and the work that they do to help support families through the bereavement journey.
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National Operating Department Practitioner Day 2025
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the ODP profession. Marc Hallet, senior ODP gives us an insight into his role and the importance of recognising the day.
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Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)
Many patients with long term conditions or following hospital treatment, are asked to meet with their clinical team regularly. However, they don’t always need to be at set times (e.g. every three, six or 12months), but just when the patient needs them.
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Northumbria Healthcare’s infection prevention and control team wins national award
A project to limit the spread of infection and keep patients safe at hospitals in Northumberland and North Tyneside has been recognised with a national award.
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National survey reveals positive maternity experience for patients at Northumbria Healthcare
Another year of positive patient experience for those on their maternity journey with Northumbria Healthcare, according to a major national survey.
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Infection prevention and control
The purpose of this page is to help you understand what we can do together to reduce the risk of infection in hospital. The prevention and control of infection is everyone’s responsibility including staff, patients and visitors. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCT) is committed to providing high quality services in a safe, clean environment.
