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Medical appointment support for people with learning disabilities
A health organisation has created some ‘easy-read’ resources for children with a learning disability, following the success of health cards for adults.
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Non-executive director Richard Dale explains his role and why he got involved
One of Northumbria’s non-executive directors, Richard Dale, talks about why he became a NED and what the role involves for him.
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From five GCSEs to PhD: An Ashington man’s remarkable journey of professional development
The NHS can be a great place for continuing your educational journey as the story of John Randall shows.
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Lung screening programme under way in Northumberland and North Tyneside
A screening programme aimed at finding lung cancer early is now underway across Northumberland and North Tyneside.
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Northumbria Healthcare apprentice wins North East Higher Apprentice of the Year
Matthew Dawson, who works in our workforce development team, has won the North East Higher Apprentice of the Year at the NE Apprenticeship Awards.
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Representatives from a diverse range of sectors came together to set out how the region can pull together to help residents lead happier, healthier lives.
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New lung health service delivers clear benefits for people in recovery
A significant drop in hospital attendances and admissions has been one of the benefits to come from an innovative project to support drug and alcohol users in Northumberland.
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Infection prevention and control
The purpose of this page is to help you understand what we can do together to reduce the risk of infection in hospital. The prevention and control of infection is everyone’s responsibility including staff, patients and visitors. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCT) is committed to providing high quality services in a safe, clean environment.
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New antibiotic bone cement found not to reduce infection after hip fracture surgery
A large study has found that using high-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement is unlikely to reduce the risk of infection in people who have had hip replacement surgery for their hip fracture.
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Roadworks by the Northumbria hospital site - starting Monday, 12 February
Patients and visitors coming to the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington are being warned about roadworks taking place close to the site.
