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This Mental Health Awareness Week, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust’s Charity has teamed up with Northumberland Wildlife Trust to connect with nature and wildlife. The organisations will be running two events during Mental Health Awareness Week (12 – 18 May) offering people the opportunity to immerse themselvesContinue Reading

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When selecting a GP practice, the quality of care is crucial. Thankfully, Darlington is home to several well-rated surgeries offering top-notch services to its residents. Using information provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), here are the compiled list of the top 10 GP surgeries in the area. While mostContinue Reading

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The National Trust has announced Cath Darling, bereavement occupational therapist, as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings being gifted to individuals, groups, and organisations across the UK. Cath has been working as an occupational therapist at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for 10Continue Reading

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The first patients have been welcomed into a new state-of-the-art community health facility in Teesside. The Tees Valley Community Diagnostic Centre will offer rapid tests for a range of health issues including cancer, heart and lung disease. The site, which opened this month in Bridge Street in Stockton, is beingContinue Reading

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28 March 2025 Innovations in transporting blood products and diversifying the workforce by introducing apprenticeship schemes has resulted in the pathology team at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust being recognised at the 2025 North East and Yorkshire Healthcare Science Awards. The awards acknowledge teams and individuals that are actively workingContinue Reading

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A hospital’s use of a new robot to help surgeons perform knee surgery is proving successful – with patients praising its impact. Anne Cavanagh was one of the first patients to benefit after the ROSA robot was brought into use at the University Hospital of Hartlepool earlier this year. TheContinue Reading

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In just a few short weeks since it was launched, Hartlepool’s new Stop Smoking Service is already supporting 45 local smokers to quit the habit. Commissioned by Hartlepool Borough Council, the service is delivered by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and Hartlepool & Stockton Health. It complements existingContinue Reading

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A MIDDLESBROUGH resident has praised a specialist team for preventing her from being admitted to a hospital and bringing care closer to her home.      Mavis Ann Connors, 88, was rushed to the emergency department at The James Cook University Hospital after having two falls within 24 hours and noticing aContinue Reading

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CareScan, the innovative system developed by the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has been reviewed by a prestigious not-for-profit organisation. CareScan uses barcodes and hand-held scanners to ensure care is delivered to the right patient, at the right location, using the right equipment and products. It was introducedContinue Reading

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A group of bereaved families is calling for a public inquiry into Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, accusing the organization of failing to keep their loved ones safe and causing emotional and physical harm. The families claim that the Trust’s systemic failures have led to unnecessary sufferingContinue Reading

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Following a market study into the infant formula and follow-on formula market, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued its final recommendations. Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, said:            Every parent wants to give their baby the best possible start in life. Many whom need, or choose, toContinue Reading

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A man has credited a County Durham homelessness service with transforming his life after his mental health issues escalated. Michael Dunn had reached crisis point when he was introduced to the team at the Safe Night Hub, a new countywide service providing food, warmth and support to rough sleepers everyContinue Reading

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AN inspirational nurse from Teesside nominated one of her patients for the trip of a lifetime after the brave youngster lost his mum last year. Helen Gilpin, Roald Dahl paediatric epilepsy nurse specialist at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, joined five-year-old Lenny Wilans Jobson and his family on a special visitContinue Reading

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Local communities up and down the country will receive funding for family and school nurses, sexual health clinics and other public health services in their areas, thanks to a nearly £200 million boost in funding announced today (7 February 2025).   As part of government plans to improve health outcomes acrossContinue Reading

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Building works on a new NHS diagnostic centre are nearing completion – with health staff speaking of their “excitement” after state-of-the-art equipment was installed. The Tees Valley Community Diagnostic Centre in Stockton will open in the next few weeks, delivering tests for cancer, heart and lung disease. The centre hasContinue Reading

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A physiotherapist’s use of digital technology has seen the waiting list for physiotherapy fall by more than 80% and has helped patients like Stephen to be seen even quicker. Senior specialist physiotherapist Linda Furness, who works at the Friarage Hospital, has been credited for driving a change within the physiotherapyContinue Reading

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The walls and rooms are bare, with wires and cables hanging from incomplete ceilings, but the excitement is palpable. Simon Milburn and Phil Woolfall, clinical directors of radiology at South Tees Hospitals and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation trusts respectively, are certainly impressed as they look around what will become theContinue Reading

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A single cigarette could reduce your life expectancy by 20 minutes, according to a new study by researchers aiming to underscore the long-term impact of smoking, even in small quantities. The findings, published in the Journal of Public Health Studies, have reignited concerns about the dangers of tobacco consumption andContinue Reading

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding the public this New Year not to buy weight-loss medicines without a healthcare professional’s prescription from beauty salons or via social media. Not only does this expose people wanting to lose weight to serious health risks – it is alsoContinue Reading

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A 31-year-old Middlesbrough man, identified as Mr. X, has been left without essential care for over eight weeks after a sudden decision by Middlesbrough Social Services to halt his support. The decision, which came without prior notice, has left Mr. X—who suffers from multiple chronic health issues—in a vulnerable andContinue Reading

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Addiction is a complex condition that affects millions worldwide. It is often misunderstood and stigmatized as a moral failing or a lack of willpower. However, addiction is a chronic disease that changes the brain and requires the same compassion, understanding, and treatment as other medical conditions. What Is Addiction? AddictionContinue Reading

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that affects the central nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord. As a condition that impacts more than 2.8 million people worldwide, MS is often misunderstood and misrepresented, making awareness and education crucial. What is MS? MS is an autoimmune diseaseContinue Reading

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SOUTH Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the first trust in the region to implement the national paediatric early warning score (PEWS) system in a digital format. NHS England is rolling out a national standardised approach of tracking the deterioration of children in hospital. The National Paediatric Early Warning Score or PEWS will allow for consistencyContinue Reading

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A sudden push by GPs across the UK to reduce or completely withdraw prescription painkillers from patients has left many in agony, with some turning to medical and illegal cannabis for relief, Kearney FM has learned. Patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, and post-surgical complications, report beingContinue Reading

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A FORMER patient who suffered a life-threatening stroke has praised a hospital team for saving her life. Jillian Ryan, 62, is back to running her home business after suffering from a severe stroke earlier this year. In September 2023, Jill woke up in her home in Thirsk with a denseContinue Reading

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A three-year-old girl who had a life-saving organ transplant will appear on the Christmas special of Casualty to highlight the importance of donation. Beatrix, from Burnopfield in County Durham, spent more than a year in the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle waiting for a new heart. She had her transplant inContinue Reading

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An emergency department consultant has described the strain caused by “Black Eye Friday” as “demoralising” for NHS staff. The last Friday before Christmas, a popular night for festive celebrations, is notorious for a surge in alcohol-related incidents, which adds significant pressure to already stretched hospital services. Staff at the NorthContinue Reading

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GPs will be able to spend more time treating patients under proposed reforms to general practice which will bring back the family doctor and slash red tape.   The proposals fall under the new GP contract for 2025/26, which is now out for consultation with the British Medical Association’s General PracticeContinue Reading

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A DEVOTED lead nurse from Teesside is helping to shape the future of UK healthcare research after landing a prestigious new role. Nicky Cunningham, from South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been appointed as the regional research setting lead for all hospitals across the North East and North Cumbria.Continue Reading

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Images (C): Zoe Place Hospice Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Middlesbrough received a new bundle of advanced tech equipment from a charity that provides life-changing technology. This new donation continues a longstanding partnership with Lifelites, a charity that has been supporting the hospice for many years. Lifelites has been working with Zoe’s PlaceContinue Reading

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Three people have sought hospital treatment after taking what police and public health colleagues believe could be contaminated crack cocaine. Cleveland Police is currently treating the incidents as linked and while we would not advocate the use of illegal drugs, we would warn drug users that there appears to beContinue Reading

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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting local communities to remember their loved ones this festive season by dedicating a memorial bauble on Christmas trees at Friarage Hospital and The James Cook University Hospital. Christmas trees will be placed across Friarage and James Cook, where individuals can write aContinue Reading