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Dr Kate Hope.

Work taking place to reduce impact of poverty on healthcare access

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Soaring NHS job demand faces vacancy crisis despite career interest

Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday?

How to avoid rabies and what to do if you're exposed on holiday

Marion Dickson was awarded an OBE for her on-going contribution to the health service.

OBE honour for Northumbria's top nurse

A third of medical professional believe beds are currently blocked by people in hospital who would be able to go home sooner

NHS bed blocking crisis fuelled by poor quality incontinence care

The CQC rating of every hospital and treatment centre in the North East.

Every hospital in the North East rated good or outstanding by CQC

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications or in some cases death.

Measles hotspots - areas with the highest number of cases this year

The now closed Rutherford Cancer Centre North East, near Bedlington. Photo by Jill Tate.

Ian Lavery MP column: Rutherford Cancer Centre in my ward should be re-opened

The HELP Appeal is the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads.

New helipad at Northumberland hospital will to allow 24/7 landings

There have been 13 cases recorded of the new Covid variant in the UK.

New Covid strain found in the UK - signs and symptoms to look out for

Not everyone can give blood, these are the common health conditions that mean you can't be a donor.

The common health conditions that could stop you from giving blood
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Sarah McCann

Stephen Dixon and supporters on a fundraising walk.

NHS porter gets active to raise funds for good cause

Around 10 people die in the UK every year from bee and wasp stings.

How to treat summer bug bites and stings - and when to call 999

The Northumbria Health and Care Academy opened on June 2.

£32m healthcare academy officially opens in Cramlington

Optegra has been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work

Local employer Optegra recognised among the Sunday Times Best Places to Work

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Mary Glindon MP. How vaping still helps stub our cigarettes

The Northumbria Volunteer Service is coming to Berwick.

Volunteer team seeks friendly faces to join at new Berwick hospital

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.

Northumbria Healthcare supports ‘No Mow May’ to boost biodiversity

David Smith MP at Amble.

David Smith MP: With assisted dying we are opening a dangerous door

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Major supermarket to end Blue Light Card discounts for key workers

Northumberland Labour politicians and supporters.

Pegswood Surgery to be upgraded as part of NHS investment

With cases on the rise, this is how to tell the difference between hay fever and Covid symptoms.

How to tell the difference between hay fever and Covid as cases rise

David Smith MP.

David Smith MP: Sorting out... will require more than Trumpian cuts

Len Browne can enjoy woodworking again

Carving out a new life following cataract surgery – and a meeting with ‘Iris’

New research has suggested that low levels of Vitamin B2 deficiency are linked to cognitive dysfunction.

Warning as low levels of this vitamin could increase dementia risk

Pharmacists are warning those eligible for a Covid booster to get their jab as cases continue to rise.

Brits warned of Covid risk this Bank Holiday weekend as cases surge

Ian Lavery says: "My hope is that we can finally move past the factionalism of recent years and focus instead on building a compelling, unifying vision for the country."

Ian Lavery column: A message of hope to restore trust in communities is needed

Concerns have been raised about access to dental care in the UK. Picture: Pixabay

WI member calls for action to address dental health crisis
An Amble woman is backing a new Women’s Institute campaign calling for action to address a crisis in dental care.
Ian Smith

Over half have suffered discomfort for more than a year

Eight in 10 Brits suffer chronic pain - say life is 'on hold'

Covid cases have been on the rise in the UK.

Covid symptoms to look out for after Easter as cases rise

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The Easter holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor's surgery.

Are GPs open over the Easter weekend? What to do if you get sick

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage chatting with party members during a visit to Morpeth. Photo: NCJ Media.

Nigel Farage Reform pledge during visit to Northumberland

Alfie Thompson, from Gateshead, shows it's never too late to quit smoking.

"Keep trying to quit. Smoking ruins your health. If I can do it after almost 60 ...

This is the exact amount of water you should drink each day.

The exact amount of water you should drink as temperatures soar

How to avoid sunburn as temperatures start to rise.

Met Office issue warning over sunburn risk - how to protect yourself

Children with this common skin condition may be more likely to suffer from hay fever later in life.

Warning sign your child may suffer with hay fever later in life

The exact date to order your repeat prescriptions to get them in time for Easter according to a pharmacist.

The last date you can order repeat prescriptions in time for Easter

A skin expert has outlined five warning signs of skin cancer.

Skin cancer symptoms: five warning signs according to a skin expert

The spring Covid booster vaccination programme is currently underway.

Warning over slump in elderly getting spring Covid boosters

If you woke up with your first symptoms of endometriosis today, you’re likely not to get a diagnosis until 2034

Education 'most important thing' in tackling endometriosis delays

More than 1.5 million NHS employees guard our health frontlines every day

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Representatives of the organisations involved with the Northumbria Health and Care Academy received the award.

HSJ Partnership Award success for state-of-the-art Health and Care Academy

Heart disease is a leading cause of death among women in the UK

UK women less likely to seek help for chest pain and heart issues

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management plays a vital role in maintaining hospital buildings, facilities and equipment to enhance the patient experience.

More positive feedback for Northumbria Hospitals
Patients at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust continue to rate their hospital experience among the best in the country, according to the latest national survey.
Andrew Coulson

Alison Elsender, senior social prescribing link worker at Places Leisure

Places Leisure introduces new Social Prescriber Link Worker to its Northumberlan...

MANUP? has announced the extension of its support for groundbreaking research into male suicide

Ad Feature Suicide is the lead killer of UK men under 50 - research reveals why

Europe has recorded the highest number of measles cases in 25 years.

Worrying signs of measles to watch out for as cases rise in the UK

Sum.Place is recruiting the interns to join from May.

Interns wanted to support production of sculpture at new hospital

Medical Director Mr Alastair Stuart with Maria Walmsey after her surgery

Optegra launches pioneering cataract treatment for NHS patients

Hay fever symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes.

The one thing you can do to alleviate hay fever symptoms right now

The careers event will take place at the Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub.

Free public event showcasing careers in healthcare

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Honey is a popular pancake topping - but it shouldn't be given to children under one.

The one ingredient you should never feed your baby on Pancake Day

The 21 best-rated GP surgeries in the North East, as voted for by patients.

The 21 top rated GP surgeries in the North East - as voted by patients

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Single mum Yaditi Kava said she was ‘shocked to the core’ over the £4,500 parking charge

Single mum ‘shocked to the core’ over £4,500 parking charge

A Ryanair passenger plane coming into land.

Ryanair flight crashes at airport

Former lawyer of El Chapo and Mexican judicial candidate Sylvia Delgado

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