Health

Neive Williams' suffers from a rare inflammatory brain condition - now she hopes new research could help other children with the disease.

Brain Condition

Teesside teen had half her brain disconnected to end years of relentless seizures

Edie Smart died after getting into difficulties in the sea

Edie Smart died after getting into difficulties in the sea

Coroner's warning after girl, 13, died after being swept from step into North Sea

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is inviting patients and carers across the region to join a new Patient Experience Panel, giving people the opportunity to help shape future NHS services through their feedback and lived experiences.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is inviting patients and carers across the region to join a new Patient Experience Panel, giving people the opportunity to help shape future NHS services through their feedback and lived experiences.

North East Ambulance Service

North East ambulance service seeks patients to shape future care

The new legislation means that nail polishes and gels containing TPO are now banned in the UK

The new legislation means that nail polishes and gels containing TPO are now banned in the UK

Nail salons across UK now banned from selling certain gel products under new rules

A County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust sign

A County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust sign

BREAST CANCER SCANDAL

Government issues fresh statement over County Durham NHS trust breast cancer scandal

Bishop Auckland Hospital

Bishop Auckland Hospital

NHS boss gives verdict on whether Bishop Auckland Hospital will be restored to A&E

The Squeezy Dumpling toy has been recalled following concerns about toxic chemicals in the outer layer of the toy.

The Squeezy Dumpling toy has been recalled following concerns about toxic chemicals in the outer layer of the toy.

Durham County Council

Warning to parents over viral 'toxic' squishy toys that kids are heating in microwave

The UK Foreign Office has issued a new warning over the risks of fertility treatment in Cyprus

The UK Foreign Office has issued a new warning over the risks of fertility treatment in Cyprus

UK Government issues travel warning over medical treatment at popular holiday spot

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Millions could face huge benefit changes as Reform targets PIP and Universal Credit

A mouldy cupboard in the house

A mouldy cupboard in the house

County Durham man forced to sleep in living room for over two years due to mould

Graham Low on how to maintain strength in later life. Picture: PA

Graham Low on how to maintain strength in later life. Picture: PA

How to stay strong and independent as you age, says fitness expert

The woodland spa being called 'the ultimate spot to unwind' in the North East

Carole Lawford at her desk at home in Sedgefield

Carole Lawford at her desk at home in Sedgefield

How County Durham woman is writing a new chapter after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis

The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton

The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton

Calls for stronger safeguards for blue badge holders at two North East hospital sites

Chicago's Chicken, Linthorpe Road. Credit: Daniel Hodgson. Free for LDRS use.

Chicago's Chicken, Linthorpe Road. Credit: Daniel Hodgson. Free for LDRS use.

Middlesbrough Council

North East chicken takeaway told to improve after getting zero food hygiene rating

Party guests meet the children's characters at New Warlands Farm

Party guests meet the children's characters at New Warlands Farm

Party time for autistic children and families thanks to ‘fantastic’ charity

Left Cllr Chris McEwan, cabinet member for economy and Dr Alison McNaughton-Jones, clinical director, Darlington Primary Care Network

Left Cllr Chris McEwan, cabinet member for economy and Dr Alison McNaughton-Jones, clinical director, Darlington Primary Care Network

New Darlington scheme boosts digital skills and healthcare access

An artist's impression of the proposed discharge lounge at the University Hospital of North Tees. Picture: P+HS Architects.

An artist's impression of the proposed discharge lounge at the University Hospital of North Tees. Picture: P+HS Architects.

Plans for new ‘discharge lounge’ extension to North Tees hospital submitted

Left, Gary Blenkinsopp, organiser for Darlington Rotary, presents a defibrillator to the Old School Boxing Club

Left, Gary Blenkinsopp, organiser for Darlington Rotary, presents a defibrillator to the Old School Boxing Club

Darlington Rotary helps install 12 life-saving defibrillators

More than £5,000 has been raised for Myeloma UK after over 70 motorcyclists from across the country took part in a charity ride through North Yorkshire

More than £5,000 has been raised for Myeloma UK after over 70 motorcyclists from across the country took part in a charity ride through North Yorkshire

Motorcyclists raise more than £5k for blood cancer charity after North Yorkshire ride

Leanne Powell and Laura Pennicott

Leanne Powell and Laura Pennicott

James Cook University Hospital

NHS crackdown on staff violence in Teesside as workers 'tackled to the ground'

What time to watch the peak of tonight's solar eclipse, and how to do it safely.

What time to watch the peak of tonight's solar eclipse, and how to do it safely.

Solar eclipse in the North East - How to protect your eyes and exact timings

North East teen Scarlett Ungurs, whose BBC One Show story boosted organ donor registrations, has revealed her ambition to become a transplant nurse 10 years after her life-saving heart transplant

North East teen Scarlett Ungurs, whose BBC One Show story boosted organ donor registrations, has revealed her ambition to become a transplant nurse 10 years after her life-saving heart transplant

North East heart transplant survivor shares nursing dream on BBC One Show

Sunderland AFC legend Peter Reid will take on this year’s Great North Run to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, supporting a pioneering cancer treatment centre inspired by the former England manager

Sunderland AFC legend Peter Reid will take on this year’s Great North Run to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, supporting a pioneering cancer treatment centre inspired by the former England manager

Football legend Peter Reid prepares for Great North Run for Sir Bobby cancer appeal

Lou Willis-Keeler was one of 61 women who won Innovation UK's 'Women in Innovation' award.

Lou Willis-Keeler was one of 61 women who won Innovation UK's 'Women in Innovation' award.

palliative care

'I've turned my heartbreak into helping dementia patients with my ultimate hugs'

Marc Sherwood with Lucy Wiltshire next to the Little Free Library at Herriot Hospice

Marc Sherwood with Lucy Wiltshire next to the Little Free Library at Herriot Hospice

New community library opens at North Yorkshire hospice for families and patients

Chief executive of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Steve Russell

Chief executive of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Steve Russell

Darlington hospital CEO says patients can and should use showers after wipe-wash rule

The note left for Clinivi Education

The note left for Clinivi Education

Six-year-old girl behind touching Darlington fair message found after appeal

Right, Earl Parker, 79, from Skipton, who collapsed while on a motorcycle ride, has paid tribute to farmer Ashley Hird, left, after he helped save his life in the Yorkshire Dales

Right, Earl Parker, 79, from Skipton, who collapsed while on a motorcycle ride, has paid tribute to farmer Ashley Hird, left, after he helped save his life in the Yorkshire Dales

North Yorkshire farmer hailed a hero after saving stroke victim in Dales

Hundreds of young people in Middlesbrough will receive free potentially lifesaving heart screenings this week in memory of James Campbell, a 16-year-old student who died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition in 2013

Hundreds of young people in Middlesbrough will receive free potentially lifesaving heart screenings this week in memory of James Campbell, a 16-year-old student who died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition in 2013

North East heart screenings honour teenager James who died aged 16

A bike safety demonstration

A bike safety demonstration

North East Ambulance Service

North East ambulance chiefs issue warning over surge in bike crashes

Northumbria Healthcare surgeon Alice Townend has become the first woman to run the entire Tyne and Wear Metro network, completing the 65-mile route in 21 hours and 55 minutes

Northumbria Healthcare surgeon Alice Townend has become the first woman to run the entire Tyne and Wear Metro network, completing the 65-mile route in 21 hours and 55 minutes

North East surgeon becomes first woman to run entire length of Tyne and Wear Metro

Nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital are surrounded by supporters, as they arrive at the Civil

Nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital are surrounded by supporters, as they arrive at the Civil

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Top boss of Durham NHS Trust expresses regrets over trans nurse row situation

Sophie Harding, 41, who has lived in Darlington for five years is planning on doing a fundraiser to help a charity that has been a 'lifeline' to her during her cancer diagnosis

Sophie Harding, 41, who has lived in Darlington for five years is planning on doing a fundraiser to help a charity that has been a 'lifeline' to her during her cancer diagnosis

Darlington woman diagnosed with breast cancer after losing mum and aunties to disease

Chief executive of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Steve Russell

Chief executive of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Steve Russell

Durham NHS Trust's top boss talks trans row regret and Darlington hospital water

County Durham fitness expert dispels popular protein myths and shares simple meal tip

Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway has created a new artwork 'There for Ewe' to support Dementia UK, raising awareness and funds for families affected by the condition after naming the charity her company’s Charity of the Year

Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway has created a new artwork 'There for Ewe' to support Dementia UK, raising awareness and funds for families affected by the condition after naming the charity her company’s Charity of the Year

Celebrated Yorkshire artist backs Dementia UK with charity artwork campaign

Sophia Grainger, head of staff experience, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Amanda Venner, director of people, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Nicola Raine, assistant principal for business development and technical education, Derwentside

Sophia Grainger, head of staff experience, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Amanda Venner, director of people, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Nicola Raine, assistant principal for business development and technical education, Derwentside

New partnership aims to boost healthcare careers in County Durham

NHS boss vows to protect women despite controversial surgeon still being employed

Chief executive of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Steve Russell

Chief executive of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Steve Russell

Durham NHS Trust top boss answers your questions on breast cancer scandal

Northallerton's Beechwood care home has been placed in special measures and rated inadequate by the CQC after multiple incidents of residents injuring themselves.

Northallerton's Beechwood care home has been placed in special measures and rated inadequate by the CQC after multiple incidents of residents injuring themselves.

Care home where remains in special measures as CQC concerns 'not fully addressed'

Celebrating the positive report, left to right: Cath Dawson (Endoscopy Lead Practitioner), Zoe Clarkson (Lead Theatre Practitioner), and Paul Bond (Clinical Services Manager)

Celebrating the positive report, left to right: Cath Dawson (Endoscopy Lead Practitioner), Zoe Clarkson (Lead Theatre Practitioner), and Paul Bond (Clinical Services Manager)

Darlington hospital praised by inspectors for 'excellent' endoscopy service

Esmée running the Durham parkrun on Saturday (August 2).

Esmée running the Durham parkrun on Saturday (August 2).

Woman paralysed at 18 takes on Durham parkrun as part of 5,000km challenge

Stockton grandfather James Walker says a pioneering hospital-at-home service has helped him stay independent and avoid repeated hospital visits while managing ongoing complications from a heart attack he suffered four years ago

Stockton grandfather James Walker says a pioneering hospital-at-home service has helped him stay independent and avoid repeated hospital visits while managing ongoing complications from a heart attack he suffered four years ago

North East man on how hospital-at-home team is a lifeline after heart attack

Painting workshop at the space by St Oswald’s Hospice

Painting workshop at the space by St Oswald’s Hospice

North East second-hand shop with a twist raising money for hospice

Hundreds of children across North Tyneside and Northumberland have been encouraged to lead healthier, more active lifestyles through the Hoops 4 Health programme, now in its 13th year and delivered by Bright Charity and the Newcastle Eagles’ Eagles

Hundreds of children across North Tyneside and Northumberland have been encouraged to lead healthier, more active lifestyles through the Hoops 4 Health programme, now in its 13th year and delivered by Bright Charity and the Newcastle Eagles’ Eagles

North East basketball heroes help children live healthier lives

There will be Mental Health Emergency Departments at Lanchester Road Hospital under the government's plans

There will be Mental Health Emergency Departments at Lanchester Road Hospital under the government's plans

Government announces new mental health centres in Darlington and County Durham

Elizabeth Donlan with Kyro and the dog handler

Elizabeth Donlan with Kyro and the dog handler

How therapy dogs are brightening lives at this North East hospital

The ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Technology) treatment for dry eyes is now available at Specsavers stores in Middlesbrough, Coulby Newham, Blaydon and Gateshead Team Valley, offering a new option for patients suffering from dry eye symptoms

The ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Technology) treatment for dry eyes is now available at Specsavers stores in Middlesbrough, Coulby Newham, Blaydon and Gateshead Team Valley, offering a new option for patients suffering from dry eye symptoms

New dry eye treatment now available at these North East Specsavers stores

NHS Blood and Transplant is calling on people across the North East and Yorkshire to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register as it aims to increase registrations from 29 million to 30 million by the end of the year

NHS Blood and Transplant is calling on people across the North East and Yorkshire to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register as it aims to increase registrations from 29 million to 30 million by the end of the year

NHS urges North East to sign up as organ donors amid consent drop

Mandy practises walking in the pool with the support of the therapy team.

Mandy practises walking in the pool with the support of the therapy team.

North East woman who thought she'd never walk again regains independence

CDDFT principal investigator Dr Porras Perez, left, research practitioner Michelle Tindall and clinical endoscopist Matthew Johnston

CDDFT principal investigator Dr Porras Perez, left, research practitioner Michelle Tindall and clinical endoscopist Matthew Johnston

County Durham trials simple breath test in bid to spot cancer earlier

Tayler in the pool at Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub.

Tayler in the pool at Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub.

'I couldn't swim three years ago, but now I'm teaching others how to scuba dive'

Josh Biggins, 29, has launched a petition, looking to require workplaces, schools, healthcare, housing, justice and public services to proactively protect mental health

Josh Biggins, 29, has launched a petition, looking to require workplaces, schools, healthcare, housing, justice and public services to proactively protect mental health

Darlington man launches petition for new law to tackle workplace mental health issues