Subjects: Health Organisations

The Joseph Cowen Health Centre in Byker, Newcastle, operates as a health and wellbeing drop-in service for people experiencing homelessness in the city.

Northumbria Professor leads research aimed at providing better support for people facing homelessness

Researchers at Northumbria University have been awarded almost £250,000 to work with service providers and community organisations on developing improved data sharing techniques to support people experiencing homelessness.

University announces ambitious plans to develop its Centre for Health and Social Equity

University announces ambitious plans to develop its Centre for Health and Social Equity

Northumbria University is taking forward ambitious plans to develop its Centre for Health and Social Equity after being awarded £5.8 million by the Office for Students.

Lisa Ternent (left) and Denise Crawford (right) with patient Sienna Steele, aged 10.

Technician wins support from iconic fashion brand to help children in hospital

Denise Crawford, a sewing machinist by trade who works at Northumbria University’s School of Design, was inspired to start modifying t-shirts for children in Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) when her grandson, Finnley, was undergoing chemotherapy treatment for a brain tumour at the hospital in 2020.

Professor Katie Haighton and Dr Sonia Dalkin from Northumbria University.

Major new mental health study inspired by lived experience

Experts at Northumbria University are supporting a £1 million research study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), which aims to improve the outcomes and experiences of those being discharged from mental health hospitals.

Chris Pointon meeting first year students David Simpson and Alicja Kleysa

University funds new personalised uniforms to help student nurses on placement

North East patients receiving care from Northumbria University’s student nurses can now easily see the name of their carer, after the University paid to have names embroidered onto student uniforms. Northumbria is believed to be the first university in the country to pay for the names of all first-year nursing and healthcare students to be embroidered onto their uniforms.

The Supporting Sexualities and Genders research project will work with young disabled adults. Artwork by Jem Clancy.

Northumbria leads £220,000 study into social care provision

A new study led by researchers at Northumbria University will document and analyse the experiences of young disabled adults who employ Personal Assistants to help with their care and support needs.

Dr Vikki Park

Senior lecturer is ‘on board’ with appointment to independent think tank

A globally influential charity which works to promote the benefits of workforce professional development has welcomed a Northumbria University academic to its national board.

Online diary helps NHS and care staff monitor changes in wellbeing and get support

Online diary helps NHS and care staff monitor changes in wellbeing and get support

A new online diary has been developed to help health and care staff monitor changes in their wellbeing during the pandemic and signposts where individuals can access help when it is needed.

A Parkinson's Nurse working with a patient

Study to examine the role of specialist nurses for people with Parkinson’s

Northumbria University researchers would like to hear from people with Parkinson’s and their families and carers, about their experiences of their Parkinson’s Nurse as part of a £100,000 study into the support for people with the condition. They are also looking to hear from specialist nurses to understand their knowledge on appropriate care and support for people with Parkinson’s.

Student Wendy Parry working on the simulation ward at Northumbria's Clinical Skills Centre

A new route into nursing

The first Registered Nurse Degree Apprentices in England have begun their studies at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

L-R: Dr Lucy Powell, Dr Alison Steven of Northumbria University, Dr Roopa McCrossan and Dr Nancy Redfern

Funding to help hospital staff manage night shift fatigue

Hospital staff are set to benefit from a new study that aims to help them manage the tiredness and fatigue they experience when working night shifts.

Northumbria projects receive share of £11m digital data research funding

Northumbria projects receive share of £11m digital data research funding

Recent media reports about the use and exploitation of personal data have increased public awareness of the benefits and drawbacks of sharing information online.

The Ebola virus

Breakthrough in rapid, mass screening for the Ebola virus

A new, faster and safer way of diagnosing the Ebola virus has been developed by an academic from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Research led and carried out by Dr Sterghios Moschos at Northumbria means that patients with Ebola-like symptoms can be identified and treated much sooner and at the point of care, helping to reduce the spread of the disease and risks to others.

Student nurses with Dr Alison Stevens, Associate Professor in Nursing, Midwifery & Health at Northumbria University & Debbie Reape, Interim Executive Director of Nursing at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

North East continues to pioneer nurse education

A new UK nursing course, launched last year, has recruited its second group of student nurses.

Front L-R - Rachel Culyer, Julie Derbyshire & Lisa Smith

First students in the UK due to graduate from a new pre-nursing course

Eleven nursing students from the north east are to become some of the first students in the UK to graduate after completing a new pre-nurse training programme delivered by Northumbria University, Newcastle and the NHS.

Dr Alison Machin, Associate Professor at Northumbria University, left, with Debbie Reape, Interim Executive Director of Nursing at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust.

North East showcases pioneering course at national nursing conference

A unique approach to nurse training is being showcased at a major conference this week.

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