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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…

  • Stoma Care (North Tyneside)

    If you are going to have or have had an operation resulting in a stoma, for example, a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy we can provide you with specialist information, support and advice.…

  • Upper gastrointestinal

    Our upper gastrointestinal specialist can care for you if you are suffering from a disease of the oesophagus (gullet) and stomach. This may include cancer but we also treat many other less serious…

  • Help do your bit for your local NHS

    Help do your bit for your local NHS NHS teams across the region are calling on everyone to help #DoYourBit as hospitals, GPs and paramedics try to manage another surge of pressure on vital…

  • Processes, Help and Guidance

  • Support groups

    Support for patients and their carers following a cancer diagnosis is vital. This can be done in different ways: By your hospital team A national or local cancer charity A support group…

  • Dental services

    You may be referred into our dental service if you need specialised treatment not provided within your own family dental practice.  It is available for adults and children living in…

  • 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…

  • Urology

    Our urology service deals with specific diseases of the male genito-urinary system and female urinary tract. We understand that urological conditions can be sensitive and distressing, and we will…

  • Ukrainian doctor and NHS friends launch appeal to raise funds to help save lives in his home country

    Ukrainian doctor and NHS friends launch appeal to raise funds to help save lives in his home country A Ukrainian emergency department doctor and a fellow NHS worker are leading a campaign to…