Catch it, Bin it, Kill it. Help stop the spread of flu germs
Northumberland County Council is reminding residents of the importance of good hand hygiene to help stop the spreading of the…
Testicular Cancer Charity Launches World’s First ‘Check Yourself App’
The first, simple to use, step-by-step “check yourself” testicular cancer app has been launched by testicular cancer charity The Oddballs…
NHS tweeter nominated for national Police Twitter awards
A north east nurse has been commended for raising awareness of policing and mental health. Claire Andre, Clinical Police Liaison…
Everyone Active celebrates seven years’ swimming success
A local sports and leisure operator is celebrating after its commitment to swimming was recognised with a prestigious industry award.…
Healthwatch investigate why free flu jab not being taken up
With a particularly nasty strain of “Aussie Flu” destined to land in the UK soon, the NHS is urging “at…
Boats to pay tribute on Remembrance Sunday
The Northumbria Unit of nautical charity, The Maritime Volunteer Service will lead a small procession of vessels up the River…
Ten years of care
A purpose built centre providing neurological rehabilitation helping thousands of people across the region has celebrated its 10th birthday. Walkergate…
Festive fun can be bad for teeth
ONE OF THE UK’S TOP cosmetic dentists has warned that the festive season can bring with it an unwanted “gift”…
BEYOND THE PARMO TO TOWN’S THRIVING FOOD FUTURE
THERE’S more to the Boro food scene than the humble parmo… Middlesbrough’s thriving food scene is drawing rave reviews, and…
100th Patient Recruited to Pace Trial
SOUTH Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has reached an important milestone by recruiting their 100th patient to a leading-edge cancer…
Mapping the fittest city in the UK
The UK is becoming home to more and more fitness fanatics, with Leisure DB’s 2017 State of the UK Fitness…
Middlesborugh MP Andy McDonald concerned over respite care proposals
Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald has met with senior officers from the South Tees Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) over their public…
The Doctor Will See You Now Online Surgeries Today and Tomorrow
Online GP consultations have been hot news recently, with £45m being offered by NHS England to support adoption of such…
Top Tips for Crane Safety During Winter
When it comes to crane lifting operations, the main responsibility of any employer is to make sure that their employees…
Deepening Communication Benefits Both Patients & Doctors
Visits to the doctor’s office can be gut-wrenching and anxiety-ridden, even if it is for a yearly check-up at the…