Maternity services encourage women in early labour to get in touch

14th November 2023

Pregnant women are being urged to contact their local maternity services if they are experiencing signs of preterm labour.

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Nearly 500 North East adults a year dying from cancers due to alcohol

13th November 2023

The figure has been shared by Balance as it launches its Alcohol is Toxic campaign.

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Cancer patients use their experiences to team up with students to create cookbook

3rd November 2023

Patients treated for head and neck cancer are helping others through a new cook book to help reignite their love of food.

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Firework warning from region’s eye emergency department as bonfire night and Diwali approach

2nd November 2023

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.

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Bag an extra pair of pyjamas plea as hospital teams hope to give patients a Merry Christmas

31st October 2023

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.

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Community team championed by patient for their ‘lovely care’ which keeps them happy in their own home

26th October 2023

A nursing team has been recognised for helping a patient stay to live independently at home thanks to the care they received.

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Cancer Information Hub Survey

23rd October 2023

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.

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New playgroups launched for babies after they leave neonatal care

23rd October 2023

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.

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Band's ukulele gig gets patients' toes tapping with hospital performance

16th October 2023

Hits from Elvis to Oasis were played for patients as a band performed a show to get them singing and dancing.

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North East welcomes launch of Government consultation on new restrictions on tobacco

12th October 2023

Fresh has welcomed the launch of a UK-wide effort to stop the start of new smokers as a vital step to create a smokefree generation.

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