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  • Become an NHS governor and be your community’s eyes and ears on healthcare

    The call has gone out for Northumberland and North Tyneside residents to get involved with their local NHS and help shape its future.

  • 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…

  • Reality TV used as teaching tool for North East medical students

    Reality TV used as teaching tool for North East medical students Students sitting around watching TV may be a pervasive myth, but a reality series has been used as a teaching tool for North…

  • Put on your trainers or the kettle to support Northumbria Healthcare’s Bright charity

    Put on your trainers or the kettle to support Northumbria Healthcare’s Bright charity There is still time to sign up to take part in this year’s Great North Run and raise money…

  • Key milestone for trail-blazing medical drones project as test flights start

    Key milestone for trail-blazing medical drones project as test flights start Drones carrying key medical supplies are taking to the skies of Northumberland this week as the trial phase of an…

  • Local support

    Alongside national cancer charities, other groups offer support locally, regionally and nationally. Click on the links below for more information.

  • 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…