A North East Metro station is displaying poems written by an NHS worker.

The poetry exhibition at Longbenton Metro station features work by NHS occupational therapist, Odeth Richardson.

The poems were created as part of the Newcastle Hospitals Charity's writer-in-residence programme, aimed at helping Newcastle Hospitals staff explore their creative side.

The project, in partnership with New Writing North, included writing workshops and drop-in sessions, both in-person and online, led by writer-in-residence, Laura Lindow.

Ms Lindow said: "The creative writing programme offered new opportunities for Newcastle Hospitals staff to express themselves, and to strengthen bonds with other colleagues across the trust.

"After the Applause paints a portrait of the here and now, through thoughts, hopes, fears, and collective imaginings for possible futures."

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Ms Richardson said: "The writer-in-residence programme was a godsend for me as it helped me to develop my creative side but also provided a medium I could use to de-stress and support my wellbeing.

"I am so pleased I could participate in this as it's helped me to cope with challenges in other areas of my life."

(Image: North News & Pictures Ltd) The poems, along with other creative results of the project, are displayed at Longbenton Metro station, and are visible to more than a million Metro customers who use the station each year.

Sarah McCourt, head of marketing, communications, and information at Nexus, said: "Longbenton Metro station has become the home of poetry.

"We’re really proud to support this very special exhibition of Newcastle Hospitals staff writing.

"We hope the work will surprise and inspire our customers."

Anna Disley, executive director at New Writing North, said: "Travel and commuting offers valuable space for us to read.

"We hope the work captures daily commuters and lifts them out of their routine, showing the power words can have to transport, empower, and inspire."