Region's NHS ready for winter pressures
NHS organisations across the region are getting ready for the pressures expected during the colder months - and we need your help to support us.
Are antibiotics the answer? Patients and healthcare professionals urged to rethink over resistance concerns
As World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2023 approaches, experts have called on patients and NHS colleagues to play a part in helping to reduce antibiotic use and ward off resistance.
Maternity services encourage women in early labour to get in touch
Pregnant women are being urged to contact their local maternity services if they are experiencing signs of preterm labour.
Nearly 500 North East adults a year dying from cancers due to alcohol
The figure has been shared by Balance as it launches its Alcohol is Toxic campaign.
Cancer patients use their experiences to team up with students to create cookbook
Patients treated for head and neck cancer are helping others through a new cook book to help reignite their love of food.
Firework warning from region’s eye emergency department as bonfire night and Diwali approach
The specialist team which heads up the North East’s only specialist Emergency Department for eye care has united with fire chiefs to warn of the dangers of fireworks this autumn.
Bag an extra pair of pyjamas plea as hospital teams hope to give patients a Merry Christmas
Christmas shoppers are being asked to pop another pair of PJs into their basket as the NHS looks to make this festive time a cheerier one for hospital patients.
Community team championed by patient for their ‘lovely care’ which keeps them happy in their own home
A nursing team has been recognised for helping a patient stay to live independently at home thanks to the care they received.
Cancer Information Hub Survey
To celebrate the first anniversary of our online Cancer Information Hub, we are giving members of the public the chance to win one of two shopping vouchers.
New playgroups launched for babies after they leave neonatal care
Two new play sessions have been set up to give babies who have needed neonatal care a place to help them thrive once they head home.
