Donation shows community organisation’s backing for region’s only specialist eye hospital
An organisation which was the forerunner to the NHS has backed its future work with a donation fuelled by first-hand experiences of a specialist hospital’s care.
Region invests £595,000 in women's health hubs
Two of the hubs are set to be launched in Sunderland to help women access health help.
First turf is cut on site of region’s new eye hospital in Sunderland
Work has today begun to build a new standalone specialist eye hospital in Sunderland which will continue to care for the region’s patients for decades to come.
Region’s NHS pledges to reduce waiting times even further for patients who need planned care
NHS Foundation Trusts (FTs) across the North East and North Cumbria Provider Collaborative (NENC Providers) are leading the way in reducing waiting times across the NHS.
5K Your Way event aims to bring together patients and loved ones to strengthen body and mind
A monthly meet up is under way to bring together cancer patients and their loved ones to boost both spirits and their step count.
Investment of £900,000 ready to create better spaces for families of neonatal babies
Work has started to revamp a Neonatal Unit and offer better facilities for families as they stay close during their baby’s stay.
COLO-COHORT study marks milestone with 1,000th patient recruited
We are the sponsor Trust for the research study, which involves 24 other Trusts across the country.
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.