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Vape and cigarette warning after patient is injured in fire
Vape warning after fire leaves hospital patient with burns, and the ward room damaged
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New Eye Hospital Update
Children’s eye health in sight as work gathers pace on region’s new Eye Hospital
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Amputee patient support information
Andrea’s legacy lives on through amputee patient support information
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Carers Passport, supporting carers
Supporting carers to access the support they need to ensure their loved ones get the best hospital care possible
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Need the contraceptive pill?
Women in the North East and North Cumbria can now get the contraceptive pill directly from their local pharmacy, without needing a GP appointment.
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The hidden wait to be prescribed ADHD medication
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing long waiting times to get their diagnosis. However, Healthwatch England…
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National Emergency Alert test to be held on 7th September
The UK Government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones across the UK at around 15:00 on 7th September 2025
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Health & care - where to go for what
This report covers people's insights into their awareness of available adult social care services.
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