PolyPhotonix sleep mask named one of 100 Objects that Changed the World
A pioneering sleep mask to prevent blindness, created in County Durham, has been named among the top 100 Objects that…
Gateshead care home celebrates clean bill of health
St Marks Court, in Gateshead, has received a clean bill of health from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Protecting the nation from animal diseases for 150 years
The Animal and Plant Health Agency marks the 150th anniversary of UK state veterinary medicine.
We are counting on you to wash your hands
Handwashing is one of the simplest ways of preventing illnesses such as food poisoning and flu.
Strategy aims to tackle alcohol-related harm
Ways to tackle issues linked to excessive alcohol consumption are set out in a report to be considered by councillors.
Review of children and young people’s public health services
A report on the future of health visitor and school nurse services in County Durham will be discussed by councillors…
Beat the Holiday Blues with Yoga
A LEADING North East yoga instructor is advising busy professionals that adding classes to their weekly routine could dramatically reduce…
Monitor approves temporary health staff agreements
Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Agency have approved 2 Crown Commercial Service agreements for nursing agency staff.
Smoking in cars with children banned just in time for Stoptober
SMOKERS in Redcar and Cleveland are being given one more reason to quit as new laws come into force yesterday,…
Bill hopes Hydrochem will be flying high after fighting back from health problems
A COMPANY boss is hoping to take his firm to new heights after bouncing back from serious health problems to…
Darlington Building Society helps STAMP out Mental Illness
Darlington Building Society has made a donation of £250 to STAMP Revisited, a charity that provides anadvocacy service for people…
Annual Report highlights Mental Health in Middlesbrough
MENTAL Health and Emotional Wellbeing are the themes of the latest Annual Report from Middlesbrough’s Director of Public Health.
Healthwatch Awards those with Stars in their Eyes
Two north east health workers have been seen in a new light after they were identified as being the apple…
North East Spa launches as UK’s First Wellness for Cancer Centre
A COUNTY DURHAM spa will officially become the first in the country to offer a special programme of treatments for…
Driving Smoking out of Cars to Protect the Young
A CAMPAIGN is launched this week to raise awareness of the new smoking law designed to protect young people in…