Putting children’s health at the heart of the council
North Tyneside Council is set to provide its own children’s public health service.
Family struggle inspires MS awareness work
A photographer is aiming to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS) after documenting the lives of people with the condition,…
Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital Reveals Length-of-Stay Down over a Third
NEW data released by Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital shows the length-of-stay for orthopaedic surgery has declined by 40% in the…
Octogenarian Jim misses out on his Favourite Race
OCTOGENARIAN Jim Conaghan has run all over the world – but his hometown Tees Pride 10k remains his favourite race.
Tyne and Wear Family Run to Raise Heart-Health Awareness
Stephanie Kaier, a 35-year- old woman from South Shields, is participating in the SUBWAY Helping Hearts™
Young Entrepreneurs Expand Newcastle Gym Eighteen Months After Opening
Matthew Walker, 24, and Alex Esgate, 23, are set to expand their Newcastle personal training business just eighteen months after…
Additional support available for people living with dementia
People living with dementia can now access a new support service provided by Making Space, a charity working in North…
The Vault Prepares to Open
AN INNOVATIVE £2M scheme to create the UK’s first hotel for young people with autism and learning difficulties has been…
Sunderland children’s health app set for regional launch
A successful health app designed by local health professionals is set to benefit families across the region following its successful…
Newcastle Firm Shows the Calibre of its Charity Support
IT WAS on your bike for staff at Newcastle IT firm Calibre Secured Networks Ltd, who took to two wheels…
Get fit and active for free during the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Leisure centres are throwing open their doors to encourage people inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic games to get fit…
New facility aims to tackle healthcare skills shortages
A Teesside college has launched a new facility in a bid to bridge the healthcare industry skills gap.
North East smoking rates fall by one-third since 2005
NEW figures out today show that the North East has seen a fall in adult smoking rates, with levels now…
Launch of Community ECG Service reduces waiting times for GP Patients in Sunderland
Patients in Sunderland can now benefit from direct access to Ambulatory Electrocardiogram (ECG) services at their local GP practices. Launched…
Bosom Buddies
MOTHERS FROM ACROSS THE REGION are gathering in Sunderland next Friday (5 August) to help celebrate World Breastfeeding Week.