Health

Today I’m writing from my desk at HospiceCare’s new Alnwick premises, Greensfield House, whilst looking out of the window, which is a joy.

Northumberland's budget for GPs and other primary healthcare services could be short by almost £600,000 this year.

A joint venture to help people with dementia or learning difficulties in a medical emergency has been launched.

In the latest in our series of looking behind the curtain of the local NHS, we meet Paul Donkin, estates officer (fire) for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Kate Humble and Forestry England are encouraging people to put one foot in front of another and soak up the nation’s forests during mental health awareness week which runs from Monday May 13 to Sunday May 19.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is leading the way by supporting women going through the menopause.

Philanthropy – a word often used in the charity sector, particularly within hospice care – is an idea, event or action that involves some sacrifice, rather than being done purely for profit.

More than 1,000 Northumberland residents at increased risk of stroke are set to benefit from a personalised treatment plan, after the area secured a share of a £9 million new programme led by NHS England.

In the latest in our series of looking behind the curtain of our local NHS, we meet Val Armstrong, domestic assistant for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation.

Both Northumbria and Newcastle NHS trusts hit the A&E waiting-time targets last year, comfortably putting them above the England average.

GP appointments, mental health and access to healthcare services remain key concerns for patients in Northumberland, according to a recent survey.

Just 1.5% of NHS hospital and specialist staff serving Northumberland are from the EU, suggesting the risk from Brexit is low, but this doesn’t tell the whole story.

Long-distance cyclist Steve Johnson will travel through Northumberland next week on his journey from Sussex to the Shetland Islands.

The number of users of hard drugs in Northumberland jumped by almost a third following a previous dip, new figures show.

When I was growing up the word ‘dementia’ did not exist in my vocabulary or that of my parents, neighbours or friends.

A drive to continually improve the safety of patients at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised with nine national award nominations.