Our communications team manages all media enquiries and requests for filming and photography. We are keen to promote our work and aim to respond positively and openly to all reasonable requests.
Journalists must contact the communications team first - please do not approach our staff directly.
Requests regarding photography, filming, or interviews with staff or patients, must be made through our Communications Team.
Condition checks and information will only be released if you have the full name (correct spelling), and either the date of birth (or age) and/or address of the patient concerned and only if the patient or next of kin consents to information being released.
Only a brief indication of the progress of the patient will be given, such as the patient is stable or comfortable or seriously ill. We will not provide a diagnosis or prognosis or details of injuries. Once discharged from our care we will not provide any information.
During normal working hours please telephone us on: 0191 2137301 | 0191 2137340 | 0191 2231543
For out of hours please telephone the switchboard on 0191 233 6161 and ask to speak to on call communications. Condition checks out of hours will only be released in emergency situations.
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14.01.2021
People aged 80 and over are being invited to book a coronavirus vaccination at one of seven new NHS vaccination centres that open this week (Monday) with Newcastle's International Centre for Life being the first such centre for the North East and North Cumbria.
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23.12.2020
A RESEARCH study evaluating the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in children and young people is taking place at Newcastle Hospitals.
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21.12.2020
Thousands of patients suffering with the long term symptoms of coronavirus can now access specialist help at more than 60 sites, thanks to an early pilot clinic set up in Newcastle earlier this year.
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17.12.2020
An innovative and ambitious new partnership, seeking to improve the health, wealth and wellbeing of everyone in Newcastle and transform the provision of health and social care in the City, has today (17 December) been formally agreed.
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08.12.2020
An 87-year-old retired race relations expert from Newcastle has helped make medical history today when he did his "duty" and became one of the first people in the western world to have a Covid vaccine.
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02.12.2020
Dr Bernard Higgins, a Consultant in respiratory medicine at the Newcastle Hospitals has been named as winner of the 2020 British Thoracic Society medal.
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01.12.2020
Newcastle Hospitals is 'lighting up' its Festive Illuminations today to bring our patients, families, carers and staff some much needed brightness during these challenging times.
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30.11.2020
A new intensive care ward to care for COVID-19 patients has been created at the RVI in Newcastle following 12 weeks of round the clock work.
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18.11.2020
The North East's health and political leaders have issued the following statement today - 14 days to the end of lockdown on 2 December.
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16.11.2020
Mr Chris Harding, a urological surgeon from Freeman Hospital has been awarded the much coveted 2020 Golden Telescope by the British Association of Urological Surgeons.
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13.11.2020
Work to deliver state of the art cancer services to the north of Cumbria is continuing with exciting milestones being reached.
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24.09.2020
Due to the restrictions in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be holding a virtual meeting this year.
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22.09.2020
Daisy, a miniature dachshund has become a regular visitor at the Great North Children's Hospital after being reunited with 14-year-old Alyssa Mulvey, a patient on ward 3.
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17.09.2020
Move will create 1,100 public sector jobs on Tyneside.
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15.09.2020
NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre Newcastle will be able to recruit patients from the comfort of their own homes.
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11.09.2020
A team of nurses from the Freeman heart unit in Newcastle who needed motivation to get out about during lockdown have tested themselves with a series of virtual running challenges, which will culminate in the Virtual Great North Run.
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10.09.2020
A review of pay gaps and career progression experiences of our BAME staff
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25.08.2020
A mother from Chester le Street is singing the praises of maternity staff at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary to whom she says she owes her life.
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12.08.2020
Public asked to #doyourbit to protect the NHS by keeping A&E free for serious emergencies.
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07.08.2020
After postponing her retirement to work through the coronavirus pandemic, Pauline Morgan, a senior sister at the RVI has retired after a career spanning almost 40 years.
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07.08.2020
This week (1-7 August) is World Breastfeeding Week a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action on themes related to breastfeeding.
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14.07.2020
Ben Hood a Cancer Research UK Senior Nurse at Newcastle's Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre has been named a finalist for this year's Royal College of Nursing Awards
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13.07.2020
Incredibly, despite having stage 4 bowel cancer, Keith Farquharson has just completed all 2,082 miles of the Tour de France 2018 at his home in Heaton, Newcastle
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13.07.2020
One of England's leading NHS Trusts has welcomed the arrival of a brand new CT scanner, as its radiology staff prepare to see hundreds of patients whose scans were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic
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09.07.2020
Over 2,000 NHS patients watch major Hollywood blockbusters free from the comfort of their own beds at Newcastle's RVI thanks to a grant of £50,000 from Northumberland Freemasons to MediCinema
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09.07.2020
Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion Awards celebrate diversity and best practice
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09.07.2020
Confidence in teams, dignity and respect and quality of care rated highly in CQC survey
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06.07.2020
Great North Children's Hospital is illuminated with clapping hands and images of lockdown
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06.07.2020
Pilot scheme reduces unncessary patient journeys by providing care closer to home
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03.07.2020
The 'People at our Heart Awards' are now open for nominations
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02.07.2020
People with possible cancer symptoms are being urged to talk to their GPs and make use of NHS services as part of a new campaign by the northern cancer experts
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30.06.2020
Alyson Laws received the accolade for her work in helping to develop the community continence in Newcastle
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18.06.2020
Ex-Army worker's touching tribute to Newcastle Hospitals
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18.06.2020
For more than ten years, the Newcastle Joint Research Office has delivered world-class research to improve patient care and health outcomes. Now, it is also playing a pivotal part of the COVID-19 response
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18.06.2020
Two leading immunology experts from Newcastle have been elected to join the prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship.
