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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.
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Patient experience in Northumberland and North Tyneside hospitals among best nationally
A national survey has revealed the continued strong performance of a leading North East NHS Trust, as patient feedback rates its hospitals among the best nationally.
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust launches action plan to tackle climate change
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched its new sustainability action plan to help tackle climate change and achieve net zero status by 2040.
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Nationwide study launched to ensure best outcomes for joint replacement patients
An NHS research team is seeking thousands of people who are to undergo joint replacements for a major national study to improve patient experience and outcomes.
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Wider roll-out of scheme to keep patients active and engaged in hospital
An initiative which helps hospital inpatients stay active and engaged is being expanded into more wards so that more people can benefit.
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Northumbria Healthcare introduces new campaign to warn of the dangers of using cocaine in pregnancy
Northumbria Healthcare introduces new campaign to warn of the dangers of using cocaine in pregnancy A North East NHS trust is warning of the dangers of using cocaine in pregnancy after seeing a…
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Northumbria Healthcare lands national award for clinical sustainability efforts
Northumbria Healthcare lands national award for clinical sustainability efforts The efforts of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to reduce its environmental impact across its clinical…
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Past and present staff gather to celebrate 30th anniversary of Wansbeck Hospital
On Monday 5 June 2023, past and present staff from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Wansbeck General Hospital in Ashington.
