NHS & Health News

Everyone is Friendly classes are proving popular in Redcar

Leisure centre launches new class to help people living with dementia

An annual report has examined North East attitudes to drinking

Figures show region's attitudes to alcohol - take quiz to see how much you drink

'Political forces': Benefits system, health trust and police contributed to death

Benefits system, health trust and police failed woman and contributed to death

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Jolly jumper...agility dog Seven leaps into action for the North East Autism Society

‘Jolly Jumper’ border collie leaps at chance to support autism charity appeal

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Ray McDermott saved a woman's life at his working men's club in Grange Villa, near Chester-le-Street.

Hero pensioner needed pint to relax after saving woman's life with CPR at disco

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Anita Goundry, of Spennymoor, County Durham, was always a huge fan of Christmas, but when dementia came into her life, everything changed

Mum diagnosed with early-onset dementia and Alzheimer's on pain of Christmas

Kayleigh Llewellyn, 16, with her dad Shaun, 54

Durham teen who collapsed on football field marks 'lifesaving' transplant milestone

Joan Young spent 40 years as a nurse in Darlington, Stockton and Barnard Castle

ECHO MEMORIES Joan Young writes third book about her Memorial nursing memories

Beatrix Adamson-Archbold, 2, from Burnopfield, underwent a successful heart transplant in July after spending 14 months on the organ donation ward at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle being kept alive by a mechanical heart Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Toddler who had life-saving heart transplant turns on County Durham Christmas lights

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Beatrix Anderson-Archbold with dad Terry

Parents of County Durham heart transplant toddler speak of 'magical gift of life'

Former Government adviser appointed chair of Darlington net zero group

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Woodlands in Darlington

Independent hospital in North East named as one of best places to work

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The Food Hygiene Agency rates all eateries out of five to show if improvements need to be made

Six County Durham and Darlington takeaways with a zero or one hygiene rating

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Mars Wrigley UK says you can return these Revels products by contacting their customer service team

Revels chocolate recalled by Mars Wrigley UK as products may be 'unsafe to eat'

GP, Dr Bhavini Shah (GMC: 7090158) from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor has urged Brits that their common cold symptoms could actually be allergies and what many call 'Christmas Tree syndrome'.

GP issues health warning to Brits putting up their Christmas decorations

Washington Primary Care Centre

North East NHS investing £595,000 in women's health hubs

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The common cold is back - unfortunately

Brits complaining about 'worst lurgy ever' that 'won't go away' before Christmas

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From onions in socks to garlic in milk - some remedies were more than abit

VapoRub, Olbas, garlic, onion - which old wives tale completely cured my cold?

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Brod Sutcliffe, 64

Family of man who had bleed on the brain abroad to bring him back to the UK

The Ibex Innovations team

Innovative North East tech could revolutionise life for osteoporosis sufferers

Beatrix Adamson-Archbold and her family are fronting the Rainbow Trust appeal

Meet the County Durham toddler fronting a children's charity Christmas appeal

Stuart Hall who is aiming to raise funds for 10-year-old cancer victim Aimee Johnstone

Ex-world boxing champion Stuart Hall aims to help Darlington girl in cancer fight

Covid has blighted the last few Christmas's - is it the same again?

Are there COVID-19 or flu restrictions for Christmas? Government and NHS advice

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Elves Nut and Meg will be helping Thirsk Community Action

Elves spread the word for Christmas with Thirsk Community Action

The girl who was undergoing chemotherapy was one of the people whose lives were blighted by Riverside Resin’s poor workmanship

Girl with brain tumour 'robbed' of normal life by 'shoddy' home improvement company

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Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle

Doctors' failure to prescribe antibiotics contributed to death of newborn

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Help for Heroes Christmas appeal

Sponsored Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans

The UKHSA has said it is too early to say if the strain could have pandemic potential.

The first human case of swine flu detected in the UK

The new cold is said to last weeks, leaving many unable to get out of bed for days.

Warning over 'brutal' new cold spreading across the UK that 'lasts for weeks'

Eating red meat and dairy could help fight cancer but having too much can have a negative impact on someone's health

Adding red meat and dairy to your diet could help fight cancer, study suggests

Mediterranean restaurant in Darlington hit with zero food hygiene rating

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Stanley Galloway and his mum Katrina

Excitement of Darlington boy with inoperable brain tumour as he prepares for catwalk

The Salon Awards offers a variety of categories for hair salons and individual hair professionals to compete in

Meet the 6 North East hair salons now named some of the best in the UK

Linda Banks died in April 2022, after taking a fatal overdose.

Tributes paid to beloved sister, aunt and cousin after tragic death

Linda Banks died in 2022.

Verdict in fatal overdose inquest delayed as coroner unable to reach conclusion

Bishop Auckland Hospital is being used for extra services

How a County Durham hospital is helping the NHS cope with the busy winter period

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Dr Michael Mosley has shared his take on Christmas

Dr Michael Mosley on Christmas eating and how to indulge the right way

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Linda Banks died in April 2022, after taking a fatal overdose.

Potential learning difficulty was not on medical records of 'vulnerable' woman

A video of several rats moving through a car park in Pity Me, Durham, was circulated by Durham County's Council's neighbourhood wardens page

Disgust at rats scurrying through litter pile at County Durham shopping centre

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James Owen Thomas with examples of his environmental art, ahead of his workshops at Aycliffe School

The art of recycling...how a young autistic man became an environmental artist

Linda Banks died in spring 2022

Woman claims she was told friend was 'putting it on' by staff before overdose

A councillor has told how she felt suicidal after receiving care from a regional healthcare trust

Councillor warns public have 'no faith' in crisis-hit TEWV during emotional speech

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Warning over healthcare 'postcode lottery' in County Durham

County Durham residents face 'postcode lottery' when booking healthcare appointments

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Marcus Saxton, chair, Independent British Vape Trade Association

Sponsored Let’s clear the smoke of confusion – can vaping help smokers’ health?

Researchers at the University of Plymouth claim bleach does not work against the spores of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)

Common hospital disinfectant 'as ineffective as water' at killing major superbug

Toolstation has developed a comprehensive guide on how homeowners can keep their homes safe from mould.

GP issues 'serious' warning amid health risks posed by mould this winter

Redcar and Cleveland Council said contaminants were found during excavation work for a new overflow car park opposite Cat Nab, Saltburn

Risk to public from asbestos during North East car park works played down

Construction work is yet to start on the new site, on Genesis Way in Consett,

Worry Shotley Bridge Hospital will never be built amid 'death spiral' of costs

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Linda Banks died in April 2022 after repeatedly telling the crisis team she was struggling.

Ferryhill woman died after crisis team staff deemed her 'low risk' to herself

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Vera Tate with miniature horse Mr P

Miniature horse Mr P brings joy to elderly people at activities centre

Santa made an appearance at the Middleton Hall Christmas Fair

Sponsored Merry and bright at Middleton Hall: The festive season has officially arrived!

Teesside Hospice have launched their Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign to collect and recycle residents' pines in January next year Credit: TEESSIDE HOSPICE

North East hospice launches Christmas tree recycling campaign

Hepatitis C is cureable but can cause cancer and severe liver damage if left untreated,

Warning as thousands living with virus that can cause cancer and liver damage

Mollie Mulheron

North East graduate was 'hours from death' after stage four cancer diagnosis

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