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Important information about group A strep
Important information about group A strep Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria which can live harmlessly in our throats and on our skin. Sometimes GAS can cause mild illnesses…
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Our haematology team may see you if you need treatment for a blood disease, need a blood transfusion or have blood clotting problems. Haematology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study…
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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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Support and information for carers
Does someone depend on you? An unpaid carer is anyone who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help. This could be due to illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or…
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Ward at Blyth Community Hospital to be refurbished
The in-patient ward at a Northumberland community hospital is to be refurbished to further improve patient care and experience.
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Better Health at Work award for North East NHS trust
One of the region’s largest NHS trusts has maintained its ambassador status for the continued efforts to improve and look after the health and wellbeing of its employees.
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Research helping to identify infants at risk of type 1 diabetes
A study taking place at North East hospitals is helping to identify infants at risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
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Partnership to tackle violence at Northumberland hospital recognised through prestigious award
A partnership established between the security team at Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management and Northumbria Police has received recognition through winning a national award.
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First students start learning and development journey at Health and Care Academy
The first students to go through a state-of-the-art NHS education and training academy – the first of its kind in the North – have started their learning journey.
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Kirsty shares how she’s able to express at work, for World Breastfeeding Week 2023
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2023, one of our nurses, Kirsty Cajiao shares her journey on returning to work as a mother who breastfeeds.
