Health

The Children's Heart Unit Fund receiving the donation from Members of Northumberland Freemasons

Freemasons donate more than £150k to children's heart unit

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Bright Charity paired up with the Eagles to roll out the podcast series

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Bright Charity paired up with the Eagles to roll out the podcast series

NHS charity teams up with Newcastle Eagles to spotlight men's mental health

Defibshop's 2024 Cardiac Coverage Report has recorded a 228.78 per cent increase in defibrillators since 2021/22

Defibshop's 2024 Cardiac Coverage Report has recorded a 228.78 per cent increase in defibrillators since 2021/22

Defibrillators and AEDs

North East sees 'steady gains' in life-saving devices

Barbara Short, a grandmother of two, was one of those who was treated

Barbara Short, a grandmother of two, was one of those who was treated

Lung cancer screening programme in North East to run until 2027

An air ambulance pilot has issued a warning following the incident

An air ambulance pilot has issued a warning following the incident

Great North Air Ambulance

Air ambulance pilot targeted by laser pen issues warning

By sharing how you use your local pharmacy you will help the council to write a local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

By sharing how you use your local pharmacy you will help the council to write a local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

Have your say on pharmacy services in Northumberland

Workplace cardiovascular disease (CVD) checks are being rolled out in Northumberland

Workplace cardiovascular disease (CVD) checks are being rolled out in Northumberland

Workplace health checks to be rolled out across Northumberland

Tynedale Hospice at Home will open the charity shop in January

Tynedale Hospice at Home will open the charity shop in January

Hospice charity to open new Corbridge shop in January

Many patients struggle to get an appointment with the GP at their surgery

Many patients struggle to get an appointment with the GP at their surgery

Half of county's GP patients struggle to contact practices

Hexham General Hospital's oncology department have teamed up with Tynedale Hospice at Home to provide the free service

Hexham General Hospital's oncology department have teamed up with Tynedale Hospice at Home to provide the free service

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Northumberland hospice and hospital form unique partnership

The trust was among six winners at the RLDatix Awards 2024, clinching the Safer Care award

The trust was among six winners at the RLDatix Awards 2024, clinching the Safer Care award

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust wins at RLDatix Awards

The work by Henry Hate celebrates the U=U campaign (Undetectable = Untransmittable)

The work by Henry Hate celebrates the U=U campaign (Undetectable = Untransmittable)

Eye-catching new artwork unveiled at Northumberland health facility

Professor Stuart Corbridge has been appointed as the new chair

Professor Stuart Corbridge has been appointed as the new chair

North East Ambulance Service

New chair appointed to North East Ambulance Service

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust has been awarded the accreditation by Investors in the Environment

Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust has been awarded the accreditation by Investors in the Environment

Northumbria Healthcare trust achieves silver status in scheme

Jacqui McBurnie, the ICB's menopause leader

Jacqui McBurnie, the ICB's menopause leader

ICB to sign workplace pledge on World Menopause Day

April , aged seven, in costume as Susan

April , aged seven, in costume as Susan

Girl with type 1 diabetes to star in Christmas musical

Si King at Hexham's new oncology unit with patients

Si King at Hexham's new oncology unit with patients

Staff and patients 'immensely proud' of hospital's new oncology unit

Chris and Elaine Goy with nephew Lewis Goulter, who lives with the metabolic disorder Phenylketonuria. A treasure hunt fundraiser was organised by the Goys in Corbridge, with proceeds going to The National Society of Phenylketonuria

Chris and Elaine Goy with nephew Lewis Goulter, who lives with the metabolic disorder Phenylketonuria. A treasure hunt fundraiser was organised by the Goys in Corbridge, with proceeds going to The National Society of Phenylketonuria

Treasure hunt in Tyne Valley raises funds for metabolic disorder group

Hairy Biker Si King opened the new oncology unit at Hexham General Hospital today (October 14)

Hairy Biker Si King opened the new oncology unit at Hexham General Hospital today (October 14)

Hairy Biker Si King opens new oncology unit at Hexham Hospital

The Wark Health Fair will provide support and advice to residents on a range of topics

The Wark Health Fair will provide support and advice to residents on a range of topics

Wellbeing support and information available at free health fair

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Campaign has been launched to remind people to get vaccinated against seasonal viruses

Campaign has been launched to remind people to get vaccinated against seasonal viruses

North East sees significant drop in flu vaccine uptake

Prudhoe Councillor Jane Johnson has previously found empty butane gas canisters near Waterworld, Prudhoe

Prudhoe Councillor Jane Johnson has previously found empty butane gas canisters near Waterworld, Prudhoe

Concerns over rising 'misuse' of butane gas in communities

Naloxone has been carried by officers since last November

Naloxone has been carried by officers since last November

19 overdoses reversed by police using 'potentially life-saving' spray

Organ donations have helped more than 14,500 people in North East and Yorkshire

Organ donations have helped more than 14,500 people in North East and Yorkshire

Northumberland man celebrates 30 years since life-saving transplant

Richard Sadler (left) and Professor Graham Jackson (right) are set to cycle to Paris to help fund a cure

Richard Sadler (left) and Professor Graham Jackson (right) are set to cycle to Paris to help fund a cure

Father and doctor cycling to Paris to fund a cure for blood cancer

People in Hexham who are concerned about cancer can now get expert information and support while they shop

People in Hexham who are concerned about cancer can now get expert information and support while they shop

Hexham Extra joins campaign to spot cancer early

Karen Slater has backed a blueprint aiming to tackle the significant impact of alcohol

Karen Slater has backed a blueprint aiming to tackle the significant impact of alcohol

Mum's call for action against alcohol harm after 'horrific childhood'

Under the expert guidance of Ray Taylor, the sessions are intended to be practical, interactive, and thought-provoking

Under the expert guidance of Ray Taylor, the sessions are intended to be practical, interactive, and thought-provoking

Well-being sessions to kick off at Hexham's Garden Coffee House

The Cygnet Hospital Hexham team won a national award

The Cygnet Hospital Hexham team won a national award

Healthcare workers named Mental Health Team of the Year

Health professionals outside Newcastle Civic Centre protesting the planned incinerator, which will see waste from seven local authorities shipped to the site in Redcar to be burned

Health professionals outside Newcastle Civic Centre protesting the planned incinerator, which will see waste from seven local authorities shipped to the site in Redcar to be burned

Hundreds of healthcare professionals appeal to 'stop the burn'

(L) Norman Wicks from Hexham Rotary, guardian of the defibrillator and (right) the proprietor of the fish shop, Gary Macbeth

(L) Norman Wicks from Hexham Rotary, guardian of the defibrillator and (right) the proprietor of the fish shop, Gary Macbeth

Defibrillator installed outside fish and chip shop

The new Hexham workshops start this September

The new Hexham workshops start this September

PT launches workshops to help residents tackle health issues

World Suicide Prevention Day is on September 10

World Suicide Prevention Day is on September 10

Clubs and societies

Tyneside men's wellbeing group becomes crucial lifeline

In an emergency, a responder will dial 999 and be directed to the nearest defibrillator that is confirmed to be in a “rescue ready” state

In an emergency, a responder will dial 999 and be directed to the nearest defibrillator that is confirmed to be in a “rescue ready” state

Ambulance service preparing report on defibrillator incident

Legal & General CEO António Simões and North East mayor Kim McGuinness at the Catalyst in Newcastle

Legal & General CEO António Simões and North East mayor Kim McGuinness at the Catalyst in Newcastle

Major investors launch £1m fund to improve North East health equity

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

Research gives Alfred more time with his family

The Kings Head, Allendale where the meeting took place

The Kings Head, Allendale where the meeting took place

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Allendale businesses pledge money for new defibrillators after man's death

The defibrillator outside The Kings Head pub, Allendale. It failed to work when it was used to save a man's life last week

The defibrillator outside The Kings Head pub, Allendale. It failed to work when it was used to save a man's life last week

Questions over defibrillator maintenance after man dies

Hexham General Hospital is operated by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Hexham General Hospital is operated by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

North East NHS Trust rated among best in England

The Bodyworks Centre has recently refurbished its treatment rooms

The Bodyworks Centre has recently refurbished its treatment rooms

Hexham centre sees rise in demand for psychological therapy

The Northern Centre for Cancer Care, at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital

The Northern Centre for Cancer Care, at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital

Cancer the biggest killer of North East women, healthcare bosses warn

Over half of the incoming fleet will be electric, charged overnight at hospital sites to save on fuel.

Over half of the incoming fleet will be electric, charged overnight at hospital sites to save on fuel.

NHS Trust aims for net zero with switch to electric vehicle fleet

Public urged to continue seeking vital medical care, says NHS

Public urged to continue seeking vital medical care, says NHS

Public urged to continue seeking vital medical care, says NHS

NHS trust leading the fight against health inequalities in Northumbria

NHS trust leading the fight against health inequalities in Northumbria

Trust takes innovative approach to tackle health inequalities

The schools have received a national award

The schools have received a national award

Schools praised for mental health efforts

Andrew Percival, Supported Housing Manager at Tyne Housing Association is extending the football sessions to other organisations.

Andrew Percival, Supported Housing Manager at Tyne Housing Association is extending the football sessions to other organisations.

Housing association aiming to improve mental health with football

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust won a silver award

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust won a silver award

Healthcare trust scoops up international award

The Queen Elizabeth High School has been given the award for its range of mental health support services

The Queen Elizabeth High School has been given the award for its range of mental health support services

Hexham school recognised for mental health support work

An example of a previously installed bleed kit

An example of a previously installed bleed kit

Prudhoe town council announces installation of public bleed kits

Stephen Segasby was one of seven to be awarded

Stephen Segasby was one of seven to be awarded

Angel of the North

Haydon Bridge paramedic awarded Queen's Medal for prolonged service

he Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham

he Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham

Hexham high school celebrates mental health award

(left to right) Claire Riley, Samantha Allen, Dr Saira Malik, Dr Sue Mann and Dame Lesley Regan

(left to right) Claire Riley, Samantha Allen, Dr Saira Malik, Dr Sue Mann and Dame Lesley Regan

Big Conversation plan for improvement in women's health launched