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  • Dementia

    What is dementia? Dementia is caused by different diseases that affect the brain.  The word ‘dementia’ describes a collection of symptoms. This may include memory loss and language…

  • Tissue Viability Service

    If you are being treated for a complex wound or might be at risk of developing wounds such as pressure damage or leg ulcers we will provide you specialist advice at our community hospitals, GP…

  • Before you arrive

    Before you arrive, you may have some questions about:

  • International partnerships

    Transforming healthcare globally We have set up several international partnerships. This includes hospitals and medical centres in India, Ghana, and the Philippines. Since 1999, we have…

  • Oncology day unit

    Location Hexham General Hospital Ward Name / Number Oncology Day Unit Direct dial telephone number…

  • Oncology day unit

    Location North Tyneside General Hospital Ward Name / Number Oncology Day Unit Direct dial telephone number…

  • Research on life expectancy highlights need for vital health inequalities efforts

    Research on life expectancy highlights need for vital health inequalities efforts New research on life expectancy has underlined the importance of pioneering work on health inequalities in…

  • Newborn Hearing Screening

    The newborn hearing screening test helps to identify babies who have permanent hearing loss as early as possible meaning parents can get the support and advice they need right from the start.…

  • Children’s Speech and Language Therapy

    Our speech and language therapy service can support children and young people from birth to 19 who have speech, language or communication needs or difficulties with eating, drinking or swallowing.…

  • Birth Reflection Service

    Sometimes following a birth it is helpful to talk through your experience. This might be if things haven’t gone the way you or your birth partner expected during labour, or if you just…