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A formal partnership of all 11 FTs in the North East and North Cumbria.

26/10/2026

𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 📢

This month's edition includes:

🤝 NHS providers working together to improve services and outcomes for patients

🤖 A £7.4 million investment helping Newcastle Hospitals lead the future of robotic surgery

💊 New information to help reassure patients about switches to biosimilar medicines

Plus more! Sign up to receive our e-newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3WlMPf0

22/10/2026

🧠 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

More people are using neurology services than ever before.

Through our Strategic Approach to Clinical Services (SACS) programme, NHS trusts across the North East and North Cumbria are working together to meet this growing demand.

We are:
✔️ Making referrals easier
✔️ Using the same guidance
✔️ Providing more care closer to home
✔️ Sharing specialist skills
✔️ Supporting GPs
✔️ Testing a new pharmacy service for headaches

This work helps people get the right care sooner. It also makes care more consistent across our region.

Learn more through our case studies: https://bit.ly/46fanIB

20/10/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞?

We're looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team at the new Medicines Manufacturing Centre (MMC) in Seaton Delaval. You'll play a key role in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships and supporting the safe, reliable production of medicines for patients across the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a pioneering NHS manufacturing facility focused on quality, innovation and patient care.

📅 Closing date: 01/11/26
➡️ Apply now: https://bit.ly/4sdGXUF

19/10/2026

If you're switching to a biosimilar medicine, you may have questions.

Our short animation explains what biosimilars are, how they are checked for safety and quality, and why they are used in the NHS.

Biosimilars work in the same way as the original medicine. They also help the NHS make the best use of its resources while providing high-quality care.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more.

North East and North Cumbria NHS

14/10/2026

📊 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟲: 𝗔 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

When NHS organisations work together, they can do more for patients.

Our Annual Report shows what we achieved across the North East and North Cumbria during 2025/26.

Together, we improved access to tests, helped cut waiting times and strengthened services for local people.

Swipe through to see some of the key results from the past year.

📖 Read the full Annual Report: https://bit.ly/4zodbyI

12/10/2026

📢 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

This year's report highlights how NHS organisations across the North East and North Cumbria have continued to work together to improve services and deliver better care for patients.

Inside, you'll find examples of collaboration in action, progress across key programmes, and the difference our collective work is making for local people and communities.

📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/4hUu90H

30/09/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 📢

This month's edition includes:

🏥 A national survey shows positive hospital experiences for many patients across the North East and North Cumbria

💻 New Digital Diagnostics Discovery work has started to look at how digital tools can improve care

💊 New resources are helping staff and patients learn more about biosimilar medicines

Plus more! Sign up to receive our e-newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3TvixJq

29/09/2026

⏰ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲!

Do you want to help make medicines for NHS patients?

We're hiring for two roles at the new Medicines Manufacturing Centre (MMC) in Seaton Delaval.

Join our team and help provide safe, high-quality medicines for patients across the North East and North Cumbria.

🔹 Senior QC Technician - Microbiology ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TURAyY

🔹 Quality Control Senior Scientist - Chemistry ➡️ https://bit.ly/4yV5zDC

The MMC is a new NHS facility that will help improve the supply of medicines and support better patient care. It is a great chance to be part of something new and make a real difference.

📅 Applications close tomorrow (30 September). Apply now before it's too late!

23/09/2026

💊 What are biosimilar medicines?

You may have heard about biosimilar medicines. You may also have been told that your medicine could change to a biosimilar.

Our Medicines Value Programme has created a short animation. It explains what biosimilar medicines are, why the NHS uses them, and what this may mean for patients.

21/09/2026

📰 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱-𝗨𝗽

A quick look at some of the exciting developments happening across our region 👇

1⃣ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust's new Shotley Bridge Hospital project has reached a major milestone, with site preparation work now underway ahead of construction.

➡️ https://bit.ly/4xVGkk1

2⃣ 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲

Gateshead NHS has secured £12 million to improve maternity and neonatal facilities at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, helping enhance care for women, babies and families.

➡️ https://bit.ly/46wsaui

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