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  • This carers week, Paula Darkin, mouth care lead dental nurse/trainer and carer for her dad talks about juggling work and caring.

    Paula's experience as a carer

  • Interstitial lung disease (ILD) service

    Interstitial lung disease is group of conditions affecting the tissue of the lungs. This can involve scarring (fibrosis) or inflammation (pneumonitis). These can make the lungs stiffer and less…

  • Stoma care in Tanzania? It’s in the bag

    Specialist nurses from North Tyneside General Hospital have travelled across the world to share their expertise and provide a lifeline to communities.

  • Are you in crisis now?

    If you or anyone else is in immediate danger or harm, please call 999. Alternatively, if you are able, go to your nearest A&E department. Need urgent medical or mental health help? If…

  • Delirium

    What is delirium? Delirium is a change in a person’s mental state or consciousness, which is often shown as new confusion, difficulties with understanding and memory, or personality…

  • Northumbria Health and Care Academy

    Shaping the future of healthcare the Northumbria way Introducing the Northumbria Health and Care Academy, a groundbreaking institution designed to provide the highest quality education and training…

  • SAS Week 2024 - Dr Karl Jackson

    For SAS Week 2024, find out more about this important part of our workforce.

  • For health care professionals

    For healthcare professionals  The Podiatry Service is unable to accept the following referrals: Social nail cutting Verrucae Minor fungal nail and skin infections Foot deformities…

  • Orthotics

    We provide equipment to help patients recover from and avoid injury or live with lifelong conditions. This includes: Insoles Braces Splints Calipers Footwear Spinal jackets…

  • Meet the team in Berwick - Sarah-Jane Gladstone

    Meet the team in Berwick - Sarah-Jane Gladstone How long have you worked at/done a clinic at Berwick Infirmary?  I first came to Berwick Infirmary in 2001 as a Senior Staff Nurse, after a…