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Past and present staff gather to celebrate 20th anniversary of Hexham General Hospital
On Monday 10 July 2023, past and present staff from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hexham General Hospital.
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Behind the scenes at our contact centre - meet Stuart, our patient care advisor
Stuart is a patient care advisor based at our contact centre in Cobalt. He works within the Referral to Treatment (RTT) and Referral Management Service (RMS) teams which aim to improve patients’ access to healthcare.
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Staff nurse wins national award at the Patient Experience Network Awards
A nurse at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has won a national award for her dedication to supporting palliative care patients.
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Parkinson’s medication tool created by Northumbria consultant is now ready for use
A valuable tool which helps patients with Parkinson’s disease has relaunched.
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Be wise, immunise - NHS booking service opens for life-saving flu and Covid-19 vaccinations
Millions of people across the North East and North Cumbria can now book flu and Covid-19 vaccination appointments as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter.
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Patients report positive experiences in Northumberland and North Tyneside hospitals
Patients staying in hospitals in Northumberland and North Tyneside continue to have a very positive experience of their care, according to a key national survey.
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How using MECC can help to tackle loneliness and social isolation during Christmas
Clinical educator for Enhanced Care for Older People, Elaine Francis, has shared how using Making Every Contact Count (MECC) conversations can support people and tackle loneliness over the festive period.
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NHS plea to only use A&E for life threatening emergencies
NHS leaders are reminding the public to only call 999 for an ambulance or attend A&E for life-threatening conditions or injuries only, as the region's health services plan for further strike action this week.
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Overhaul of specialist service reduces waiting times and delivers for patients
Respiratory patients at Northumbria Healthcare are benefiting from an improved speech and language therapy service which is helping to deliver better outcomes.
