This section provides the latest news about our work and achievements as we work hard to provide excellent healthcare for you, your families and our communities in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
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14 November 2024
A North East NHS charity has partnered with the most successful British basketball team of all-time, the Newcastle Eagles, to raise awareness for men’s mental health.
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20 November 2024
An initiative which helps hospital inpatients stay active and engaged is being expanded into more wards so that more people can benefit.
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13 November 2024
A screening programme aimed at finding lung cancer early is now underway across Northumberland and North Tyneside.
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11 November 2024
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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6 November 2024
A thought-provoking piece by a high-profile artist has gone on display in a Northumberland health and care facility.
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4 November 2024
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has gained national recognition for its work in ensuring safe staffing levels at each of the eight inpatient sites across the large geographic area it serves. The trust was one of six winners at the RLDatix Awards 2024, picking up the Safer Care award.
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24 October 2024
Northumbria Healthcare introduced virtual wards to the trust in 2022, the concept is described as a safe and efficient alternative to NHS bedded care that is enabled by technology.
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23 October 2024
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating not one but two silver accreditations for its continuous efforts to improving sustainability.
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22 October 2024
Colleagues came together to share learning, highlight quality improvement projects and celebrate the trust’s community services.
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21 October 2024
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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18 October 2024
The new unit has been built as part of the ongoing redevelopment programme at Hexham General Hospital. Special guest, TV Presenter and Hairy Biker Si King was invited along to officially cut the ribbon. He was joined by 12 patients who are currently receiving treatment at the unit, to mark the occasion.
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13 October 2024
From 14 to 18 October, we are marking SAS Week 2024 to recognise the contribution of this part of our workforce.