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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

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Economy shrinks, NHS spending surges and struggling councils miss out

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

Sunderland and South Tyneside hospitals will share £9m upgrade cash boost

Hospitals to get these vital upgrades as NHS tackles repair backlog

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

Optegra has been named in the prestigious Sunday Times List

Local employer Optegra recognised among The Sunday Times best places to work

The NHS is asking North East residents to donate blood. Photo: Robert DeLaRosa from Pixabay

Our blood donation levels are critically low, we need support

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Sharon Hodgson MP: Labour is repairing NHS dentistry and making it fit and worka...

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Major supermarket to end Blue Light Card discounts for key workers

Building Blocks manager Aimee Jennings (left) with Active Families representative Jess Davidson.

Get free vapes and swap to stop smoking with the help of community hub

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

Dr James Ford (Tom Hughes) is under investigation in the new series of Malpractice (Picture: World Productions/ITV)

Malpractice review: Who would want to be a doctor?

Len Browne can enjoy woodcarving again

Carving out a new life following cataract surgery – and a meeting with ‘Iris’
Len Browne, 71, from Durham, is back to enjoying his hobby of wood carving after NHS cataract surgery at Optegra Eye Clinic Newcastle resolved his cloudy vision. And little did he know that he was one of the first patients to begin his treatment journey by chatting to Iris, Optegra’s AI assistant. This meant he could start the process at any time of day or night to suit him.
Emma Wallace

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

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

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

Paul Scott, CEO of IBEX Innovations

Breakthrough in osteoporosis screening

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
The Easter bank holiday weekend is nearly here 🐣
Sarah McCann

The best rated doctor's surgeries in Tyne and Wear - as voted for by patients.

The 13 best doctor's surgeries in Tyne and Wear - as voted by patients

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

Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson officially opens the University of Sunderland's new £10m campus.

University's new £10m campus opened by Bridget Phillipson

Labour is looking to train up 60,000 more brickies, sparkies, engineers and chippies to help build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.

Bridget Phillipson MP: It’s time to end snobbery around skills and not waste the...

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

Ad Feature NHS staff can save HUNDREDS with these Mother's Day discounts

George Daley, right, is pictured with Sergio Petrucci, left, and Howard McCain, centre.

Table tennis player praised after performing life-saving CPR on a team mate

Johannah Churchill

Healthcare workers honoured in portraits marking pandemic anniversary

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

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

Reception children meet a veterinary nurse

Seaburn Dene’s little superheroes meet real-life heroes

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

Professor Vik Veer

Wake up to sleep apnoea: Sunderland’s silent killer

Medical Director Mr Alastair Stuart with Maria Walmsey after her surgery

Optegra launches pioneering cataract treatment for NHS patients

Marco Gabbiadini - Photo courtesy of Sunderland AFC's YouTube channel.

Sunderland legend delivers positive health update after heart surgery

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

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

A former RAF cadet leader has been put behind bars after he exchanged sexual messages with a schoolboy

Former RAF cadet leader exchanged sexual messages with schoolboy

The Specsavers Home Visits service has expanded.

Specsavers Home Visits in Sunderland expands hearing service area to cover South...

Nicky Hambleton-Jones

World Book Day: Celebrity style expert shares vision health warning as one milli...

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

Former NHS worker exchanged sexual messages with a schoolboy

From grapefruit to St John's Wort, there are certain everyday things that can affect the contraception pill.

These five things can make the contraceptive pill less effective

Medical profession out of reach for most working class students

Chris Macklin who is celebrating 50 years of service to the NHS.

'I've enjoyed every minute': NHS worker celebrates 50 years of service

One in five people in the UK live with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

How to spot the warning signs of diabetes as cases on the rise

Babies and young children can develop dehydration from norovirus which can become very serious and require urgent medical treatment.

Symptoms of norovirus to look out for after the Half Term holidays

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