A Durham hospital technician stole lifesaving equipment worth £111,000 to sell on eBay, leading to his arrest and a two-year prison sentence. Durham Hospital Technician Jailed for Stealing £111,000 in NHS Equipment Durham: A hospital worker stole a huge amount of lifesaving equipment. Mark Charters took £111,000 worth of NHS gear to sell on eBay.…
Inspectors have praised the A&E departments in Durham and Darlington for their safety and care, despite ongoing pressures on the NHS. Durham and Darlington Hospital Emergency Departments Praised by Inspectors Durham: The A&E departments at two hospitals in the North East are getting some well-deserved praise. Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that…
The Labour government has revised the Shotley Bridge Hospital project timeline, now set for 2025-2030, following a review of the New Hospitals Programme. Shotley Bridge Hospital Rebuild Scheduled for 2025-2030 Under Labour Plans Consett: The Shotley Bridge Hospital rebuild is now pushed to 2025-2030. This change comes after the Labour government took a fresh look…
Amanda Wardle, a retired physio, helps fellow kidney patients stay active during dialysis Retired Sunderland Physio Inspires Others to Stay Fit While on Dialysis Sunderland: Amanda Wardle, a retired physio, is making waves at Sunderland Royal. Even while on dialysis, she’s helping others stay active. She used to work as a children’s physiotherapist. Now, she’s…
Keir Starmer highlights the Metrocentre NHS site as a key step to cut hospital waiting times and improve patient care across the region Keir Starmer Applauds Metrocentre NHS Testing Site to Reduce Waiting Lists Gateshead: Sir Keir Starmer recently praised the NHS Community Diagnostic Centre at the Metrocentre. He believes it’s a great example of…