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  • Patients benefiting from £5.5m investment in new theatres at North East hospital

    Patients benefiting from £5.5m investment in new theatres at North East hospital Patients are now reaping the benefits following the completion of a £5.5million upgrade of the…

  • Occupational Therapy – Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP)

    The Occupational Therapy team within Mental Health Services for Older People provides assessment and intervention for patients across both the specialist inpatient wards, (wards 20 and 21 NTGH) the…

  • BSL information

    Are you a British Sign Language user? Do you need to contact our hospitals or other services? You can use video to chat with a qualified BSL interpreter. Use a computer, mobile phone, or…

  • 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…

  • Nasendoscopy

    A nasendosocpy assessment aims to identify if anything in your throat is causing, or contributing to symptoms of throat irritation, coughing, breathlessness, voice changes, and/or swallowing…

  • NHS plans in place for three-day strike action

    Patients should attend NHS appointments unless they have heard otherwise during the industrial action that will impact on NHS services across the region this week.

  • Short Term Support Service Northumberland

    Short Term Support Service (STSS) is a team of physiotherapists and technical instructors. They work with other specialists, including occupational therapists, from Northumberland County Council.…

  • Emotional wellbeing

    A diagnosis of cancer is a life-changing event. It is normal and understandable to feel distressed. Adjusting to the impact of a cancer diagnosis and your treatment Dealing with the changes to…

  • Health inequalities annual report

    We set up our Health Inequalities Programme Board to identify health inequalities in our services. It then aims to tackle them and improve patient care. This report explains what we have been doing…

  • Diabetes and endocrinology

    Our diabetes and endocrine services work together to support you if you are living with type 1 or 2 diabetes or a common endocrine condition such as thyroid disease. Our specialist team of…