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The once-a-day pill tackles nicotine cravings and helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

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Pill dubbed 'game-changer' for those quitting smoking to be rolled out on NHS

Lupus is incurable but treatment is

Lupus is incurable but treatment is

What is lupus? Symptoms, treatments and when to see a GP

Refugees are set to volunteer to fill roles in North East NHS trusts.

Refugees are set to volunteer to fill roles in North East NHS trusts.

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Experienced refugees set for scheme to fill vacancies in North East NHS trusts

The Health Secretary has launched a consultation on the future of the NHS.

The Health Secretary has launched a consultation on the future of the NHS.

National government

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Readers of The Northern Echo suggest these things could improve the NHS

The list of essential repairs waiting to be done on NHS buildings across the UK is increasing, while costs to carry out the works are continuing to rise.

The list of essential repairs waiting to be done on NHS buildings across the UK is increasing, while costs to carry out the works are continuing to rise.

NHS buildings 'falling apart' putting patients and staff at risk amid £14b backlog

Odeth Richardson's poetry is being displayed at a Tyne and Wear Metro station.

Odeth Richardson's poetry is being displayed at a Tyne and Wear Metro station.

Tyne and Wear Metro

Poems written by NHS worker displayed at North East Metro station

The new facility, in Catterick Garrison, is set to be fully up and running in 2026, with the NHS and Ministry of Defence leading on the joint project

The new facility, in Catterick Garrison, is set to be fully up and running in 2026, with the NHS and Ministry of Defence leading on the joint project

Work progresses on £110m NHS centre as steel frame of building goes up

Nicola Myers, chief executive, and Carol Charlton, chair of trustees, at St Teresa's Hospice in Darlington

Nicola Myers, chief executive, and Carol Charlton, chair of trustees, at St Teresa's Hospice in Darlington

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Darlington hospice's plea after losing 'vital' rapid response contract to NHS trust

Wes Streeting has said it will take time to rebuild the NHS

Wes Streeting has said it will take time to rebuild the NHS

Health Secretary willing to use private sector to bring NHS waiting lists down

Thousands of people in region to have heart checks at work under new NHS scheme

Health advisor Rachel Smith at Practice Plus Group's new NHS 111 centre at Cavendish House, Prince's Wharf, Thornaby

Health advisor Rachel Smith at Practice Plus Group's new NHS 111 centre at Cavendish House, Prince's Wharf, Thornaby

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The reality of working in a 111 NHS call centre - from heart attacks to mental health

In North Yorkshire and York, ten per cent of the providers surveyed said it took over three weeks to get a patient admitted into their care

In North Yorkshire and York, ten per cent of the providers surveyed said it took over three weeks to get a patient admitted into their care

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Patients in region 'left in hospital for up to a month' before discharge to care home

A blood donor centre sign

A blood donor centre sign

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People in region urged to donate blood after UK amber 'critical' shortage level

A global IT outage is causing disruption across the UK with GP surgeries and pharmacies in England unable to function as usual

A global IT outage is causing disruption across the UK with GP surgeries and pharmacies in England unable to function as usual

Delays as North East GP surgeries and pharmacies affected by global IT outage

Stacey Thain has only had three months training so far, but has already stepped in to save the life of a man who had a cardiac arrest in a supermarket.

Stacey Thain has only had three months training so far, but has already stepped in to save the life of a man who had a cardiac arrest in a supermarket.

"I am the reason he is alive": Trainee paramedic praised after saving man's life

The NHS announced on Tuesday (July 9) that it would be making Cavendish House at Prince’s Wharf in Thornaby one of its new homes for its 111 services

The NHS announced on Tuesday (July 9) that it would be making Cavendish House at Prince’s Wharf in Thornaby one of its new homes for its 111 services

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Up to 300 jobs created as vital NHS 111 service moves into North East office

Health professionals and patients will become the first in North Yorkshire to use natural prescriptions

Health professionals and patients will become the first in North Yorkshire to use natural prescriptions

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Natural prescriptions to be used to tackle mental health across North Yorkshire

Molineux Pharmacy in Byker, Newcastle

Molineux Pharmacy in Byker, Newcastle

Pharmacy owner warns of more closures as staff 'struggle to cope'

A key member of the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust podiatry team since 1996, Louise Wales was one of the first podiatry technicians in the country

A key member of the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust podiatry team since 1996, Louise Wales was one of the first podiatry technicians in the country

Tributes to 'passionate and caring' NHS worker who died after battle with illness

It was announced on Tuesday (April 30) that Moorside Pharmacy in Consett had been sold by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, for an undisclosed fee

It was announced on Tuesday (April 30) that Moorside Pharmacy in Consett had been sold by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, for an undisclosed fee

County Durham NHS pharmacy sold off as new owner's plans for service set out

Darlington Memorial Hospital Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington Memorial Hospital Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

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County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust pays out £1.1 million in cancer claims

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

CQC inspectors find improvements in County Durham and Darlington maternity

The joint project between the MOD and NHS will deliver transformative integrated health and care services to the military and civilian communities of Catterick

The joint project between the MOD and NHS will deliver transformative integrated health and care services to the military and civilian communities of Catterick

Work begins on 'first-of-its kind' care campus that will be open in 2026

NHS workers at Friarage Hospital in Northallerton have called on the PM to 'pull his finger out' as their pay dispute continues Credit: MICHAEL ROBINSON

NHS workers at Friarage Hospital in Northallerton have called on the PM to 'pull his finger out' as their pay dispute continues Credit: MICHAEL ROBINSON

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NHS workers strike for better pay deal and call on PM to help constituency

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Two patients left with screw inside them in shocking incidents at region's hospitals

More than a thousand Teesside NHS healthcare assistants are set to strike for three more days as disputes over pay continue

More than a thousand Teesside NHS healthcare assistants are set to strike for three more days as disputes over pay continue

North East NHS workers to extend strike for three days as pay dispute continues

The sum awarded to Dr Manuf Kassem, an associate specialist surgeon at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, included loss of earnings, injury to feelings and general damages and followed a remedy hearing

The sum awarded to Dr Manuf Kassem, an associate specialist surgeon at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, included loss of earnings, injury to feelings and general damages and followed a remedy hearing

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Six figure payout for whistle-blowing surgeon who faced racial discrimination

File photo: A doctor.

File photo: A doctor.

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More patients on NHS waiting lists in North East year after PM pledged to slash waits

Do you pay for your NHS prescriptions? Here's how you could save some money

Do you pay for your NHS prescriptions? Here's how you could save some money

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7 ways to save money on NHS prescriptions and medication in England

The mum, from Bishop Auckland, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims that a Gateshead hospital failed to advise her of the risks associated with TVT mesh

The mum, from Bishop Auckland, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims that a Gateshead hospital failed to advise her of the risks associated with TVT mesh

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County Durham mum of six 'unable to have sex' since 2011 after botched surgery

The NHS is writing to 19 to 25-year-olds in London, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands to invite them to book an appointment

The NHS is writing to 19 to 25-year-olds in London, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands to invite them to book an appointment

Young adults urged to get MMR jab as cases rise in England

Everything you need to know about measles from symptoms to treatment

NHS healthcare assistants on Teesside will walk out in huge numbers next month in a dispute over pay.

NHS healthcare assistants on Teesside will walk out in huge numbers next month in a dispute over pay.

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1,000 healthcare assistants to walk out at seven hospitals next month in pay row

The construction of a new robotic and emergency maternity surgical theatre has begun at the University Hospital of North Tees

The construction of a new robotic and emergency maternity surgical theatre has begun at the University Hospital of North Tees

Work starts on new £4.2m section of hospital as timeframe given for completion

One year ago this week, four-year-old Evie Green, from Middlesbrough, was admitted to the children’s heart unit at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle

One year ago this week, four-year-old Evie Green, from Middlesbrough, was admitted to the children’s heart unit at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle

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Family of girl, four, awaiting new heart describe year-long 'emotional rollercoaster'

It can cost the NHS as much as £7 to contact ambulance services.

It can cost the NHS as much as £7 to contact ambulance services.

How much money does it cost the NHS to call out an ambulance in the UK?

Dr Mohammed Balousha, an NHS trauma and orthopaedic doctor at Scarborough Hospital, has been gathering support to try and arrange the medical evacuation of his 61-year-old father through the Rafah crossing into Egypt

Dr Mohammed Balousha, an NHS trauma and orthopaedic doctor at Scarborough Hospital, has been gathering support to try and arrange the medical evacuation of his 61-year-old father through the Rafah crossing into Egypt

Doctor's ill father remains trapped in Gaza after suffering severe brain injury

Junior doctors form a picket line outside the RVI in Newcastle on January 3 as the strike action commenced.

Junior doctors form a picket line outside the RVI in Newcastle on January 3 as the strike action commenced.

Junior doctors' strike

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Thousands of appointments postponed due to junior doctors' strike across North East

The NHS is calling for more under-35s to give blood

The NHS is calling for more under-35s to give blood

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NHS call for Millennials and Gen Z to give blood as most donors are over 45

Teesside has been branded a “dental desert” by Labour with only one surgery in the area appearing on an NHS website to accept new adult patients

Teesside has been branded a “dental desert” by Labour with only one surgery in the area appearing on an NHS website to accept new adult patients

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Four locations branded 'dental deserts' with only one surgery accepting new patients

What is contact dermatitis? The NHS explains symptoms and when to see a doctor or pharmacist

What is contact dermatitis? The NHS explains symptoms and when to see a doctor or pharmacist

What is contact dermatitis? Symptoms and when to see a doctor

Junior doctors and members of the British Medical Association (BMA) outside RVI in Newcastle, as they take to picket lines for six days during their continuing dispute over pay.

Junior doctors and members of the British Medical Association (BMA) outside RVI in Newcastle, as they take to picket lines for six days during their continuing dispute over pay.

Junior doctor strikes

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NHS 'skating on thin ice' as junior doctors start longest strike in its history

Matt and Beth with the cooling cot they've donated in memory of daughter Hattie.

Matt and Beth with the cooling cot they've donated in memory of daughter Hattie.

James Cook University Hospital

Couple who suffered tragedy of stillbirth helping other families with clever cot

File photo: Car park at University Hospital North Tees.

File photo: Car park at University Hospital North Tees.

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North East hospitals rake in millions in parking charges as one sees £1m increase

Labour Shadow Health Minister Wes Streeting.

Labour Shadow Health Minister Wes Streeting.

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Labour admits it needs to deliver 'real improvements' to NHS if it wins election

Sue Appleyard, from Seaton Carew, worked in the ambulance service for 22 years, and was affectionately known as 'Seaton Sue' by her friends

Sue Appleyard, from Seaton Carew, worked in the ambulance service for 22 years, and was affectionately known as 'Seaton Sue' by her friends

Tributes paid to 'funny, kind, thoughtful' NHS worker after she dies suddenly

Around 2,700 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in England each year and around 850 women die.

Around 2,700 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in England each year and around 850 women die.

NHS boss promises to 'eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040'

Missing your medical appointments costs all of us

Missing your medical appointments costs all of us

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Counting the cost of NHS time wasters

NHS waiting lists in England could reach record numbers even without industrial action.

NHS waiting lists in England could reach record numbers even without industrial action.

NHS waiting lists could top eight million by summer 2024 regardless of strikes

As Wolviston partners Laura and Arron Gardiner looked to the birth of their second child, they hadn’t planned on a middle name

As Wolviston partners Laura and Arron Gardiner looked to the birth of their second child, they hadn’t planned on a middle name

Heartwarming gesture as couple honour trainee doctor by naming newborn after him

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

Currently, smoking causes around one in five cancer cases and more than one in four cancer deaths each year in the UK.

Currently, smoking causes around one in five cancer cases and more than one in four cancer deaths each year in the UK.

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How much does smoking cost the NHS? The answer might shock you

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply