Struggling to cope? Free, anonymous mental health help now just a text away

14th May 2025

People in the North East and North Cumbria who find themselves in crisis can now access urgent support by text.

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Leading respiratory consultant urges people at risk to get protected this spring

13th May 2025

Appointments are available across the region, at hundreds of local pharmacies and GP surgeries. 

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University of Sunderland launches new course with support of our Trust to boost skills of cancer care nurses

6th May 2025

We have worked together in partnership to ensure North East nurses are equipped to care for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and other drug treatment.

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Be prepared for disposable vapes ban

30th April 2025

Fresh is urging anyone using disposable vapes as a tool to quit smoking to be prepared ahead of a ban on single use vapes from Sunday, June 1.

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Phoenix Unit presented with Healthwatch Sunderland Star Award

29th April 2025

Staff from the Phoenix Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital have been presented the Star Award from Healthwatch Sunderland. The unit was selected for the award following a range of positive feedback from patients for the exceptional care and professionalism they received during treatment.

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Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear and will have access to plans to respond to flooding, wildfires and other major incidents thanks to a new Community Risk Register.

25th April 2025

The Northumbria Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is a partnership made up of blue light services, local authorities, hospitals, health organisations and other public and private bodies across the North East. Each region has its own LRF with the partnerships ensuring a co-ordinated and effective response to any incident or event that impacts on communities.

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Plan ahead for double bank holiday call as NHS prepares for long weekends

23rd April 2025

People are being urged to make sure they do their bit to get ready ahead of May’s double bank holiday weekends.

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Events to offer insight into how to help tackle headaches

16th April 2025

Two sessions have been lined to help people who have headaches and those who care for them learn more about how to handle them.

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NHS asks people to plan ahead and stay safe this Easter Bank Holiday

15th April 2025

People across the North East and North Cumbria are being reminded to plan ahead, stay safe, and use the right NHS services this Easter bank holiday weekend.

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NHS calls for people to get ready in good time for a healthy Easter

14th April 2025

Make sure you can take it easy this Easter – that’s the call from NHS leaders who hope people will be prepared in case of illness or injury.

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