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Olivia Fawcett, has signed a letter to the PM calling for an inquiry into TEWV.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust

Daughter calls for inquiry after 'missed opportunities' before dad's death

Carmel's approach to dental care is marked by precision, empathy, and a keen understanding of her patients' needs.

Carmel's approach to dental care is marked by precision, empathy, and a keen understanding of her patients' needs.

Carmel Vickers Wall: Revolutionizing Dental Care as a Clinical Dental Technician

Life expectancy is expected to rise globally

Life expectancy is expected to rise globally

Global life expectancy to rise by almost 5 years by 2050, study suggests

Artificial intelligence mannequins will allow staff at Darlington College to create a host of health and social care scenarios at its latest facility

Artificial intelligence mannequins will allow staff at Darlington College to create a host of health and social care scenarios at its latest facility

Darlington College

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Meet the AI patient helping to teach Darlington medical students vital skills

Bishop Auckland Hospital is being used for extra services Image: Sarah Caldecott

Bishop Auckland Hospital is being used for extra services Image: Sarah Caldecott

Smoking out why a hospital restaurant was named "The Chimneys"

Corey Russell, 20, had been on a night out with his friends and was walking back to his home in Croxdale when he was involved in a collision with a car on September 3, 2023, in Tudhoe

Corey Russell, 20, had been on a night out with his friends and was walking back to his home in Croxdale when he was involved in a collision with a car on September 3, 2023, in Tudhoe

Great North Air Ambulance

County Durham man takes on Great North Run with dad after surviving horror crash

Many particularly elderly patients require care packages to be in place before they can be discharged from hospitals which can lead to pressure on trusts

Many particularly elderly patients require care packages to be in place before they can be discharged from hospitals which can lead to pressure on trusts

‘Super stranded’ patients causing further strain on hospital beds available

Care worker Owen Stanley

Care worker Owen Stanley

‘I did it my way…the Elvis impersonator who found a new career in care

Healthcare assistants striking in Northallerton in April Credit: MICHAEL ROBINSON

Healthcare assistants striking in Northallerton in April Credit: MICHAEL ROBINSON

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North East NHS workers to stage third round of strikes next week over pay

Peter Gibson, Mary Kelly Foy, Alex Cunningham and Simon Clarke.

Peter Gibson, Mary Kelly Foy, Alex Cunningham and Simon Clarke.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust

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Echo letter sparks politicians to action over deaths at mental health trust

Mental health trust responds after bereaved families demand inquiry in open letter

Mental health trust responds after bereaved families demand inquiry in open letter

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust

Mental health trust responds after bereaved families demand inquiry in open letter

Pamela Brown died in 2019 after absconding from hospital.

Pamela Brown died in 2019 after absconding from hospital.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust

'They need a shake up': Daughter calls for inquiry after death of 'bubbly mum'

Jean Zaremba believes TEWV drove her daughter to her death.

Jean Zaremba believes TEWV drove her daughter to her death.

'They drove her to her death': Mother calls for inquiry into daughter's suicide

Darlington hospital

Darlington hospital

Buses recruited by County Durham hospitals to help prevent diabetes eye damage

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Dr Michael Mosley reveals 5 foods that are 'the key to living until you're 100'

Dr Piotr Szemis who is adding his voice to a campaign in Darlington to raise awareness of prostate cancer

Dr Piotr Szemis who is adding his voice to a campaign in Darlington to raise awareness of prostate cancer

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The moving family story behind Darlington GP's part in prostate cancer campaign

George and Jennifer Hardwick Credit: ARCHIVE

George and Jennifer Hardwick Credit: ARCHIVE

Middlesbrough FC

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North East football legend's widow has sight saved with help from washing machine

Cheryl Allan, Ty's mother, believes a public inquiry is the only way forward.

Cheryl Allan, Ty's mother, believes a public inquiry is the only way forward.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust

'My heart is shattered': Heartbroken mum calls for inquiry into hospital trust

The open letter with an inset of Rishi Sunak

The open letter with an inset of Rishi Sunak

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust

An open letter to the Prime Minister calling for a public inquiry into TEWV

The families of patients who died whilst under the care of the TEWV trust have asked the Prime Minister to call a public enquiry.

The families of patients who died whilst under the care of the TEWV trust have asked the Prime Minister to call a public enquiry.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust

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Bereaved families call on Prime Minister for public inquiry into mental health trust

Jonathan Brash and Glen Hughes outside Hartlepool’s Hospital.

Jonathan Brash and Glen Hughes outside Hartlepool’s Hospital.

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Letter penned to Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen in bid for new hospital

Body odour may influence how clients perceive your company

Body odour may influence how clients perceive your company

Kicking up a stink? Experts explain how your boss can fire you for smelling bad

Darlington bears

Darlington bears

Why you might spot these colourful bears popping up around Darlington

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North East town named one of the unhealthiest places in the UK by ONS

Hospital bosses have said Newcastle Birth Centre is reopen with new midwives

Hospital bosses have said Newcastle Birth Centre is reopen with new midwives

New life for North East birthing centre closed due to a shortage of labour

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Trust

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Trust

Why a public inquiry into scandal-hit mental health trust is needed

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GMB's Dr Amir Khan explains how weight loss jab can reduce risk of heart attack

Members of FC Darlington Locomotives Under-12s with their balls donated by Darlington Building Society

Members of FC Darlington Locomotives Under-12s with their balls donated by Darlington Building Society

Budding Lionesses from Darlington club are on the ball thanks to building society

Expert spine consultant, Mr Dan Fagan, will be explaining how you could be helped at the Woodlands.

Expert spine consultant, Mr Dan Fagan, will be explaining how you could be helped at the Woodlands.

Don’t let back and leg pain stop you living life to the full

The trust runs ther Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle

The trust runs ther Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle

Hospitals bosses halfway to plugging £80m deficit in funding

Emergency services were called to Macadams car recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon on Friday (March 29, 2024) at about 8am

Emergency services were called to Macadams car recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon on Friday (March 29, 2024) at about 8am

Health and Safety Executive

Investigation update in connection with industrial accident death of Darlington man

Concerns have been raised over the future of struggling pharmacies in County Durham.

Concerns have been raised over the future of struggling pharmacies in County Durham.

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Concerns over future of County Durham pharmacies as they take on GP appointments

Henry Barber with dad Patrick at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday (May 4).

Henry Barber with dad Patrick at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday (May 4).

Middlesbrough FC

Fundraiser for boy, 2, with rare cancer hits £30k after football fans' support

Inspirational Service Child of the Year Lyla O’Donovan with her father, Paul

Inspirational Service Child of the Year Lyla O’Donovan with her father, Paul

North Yorkshire Council

Schoolgirl with brain tumour who has had 20 operations hailed as inspiration

Then and now...Poppy Lancaster in hospital with kidney failure - and celebrating George's first birthday at the weekend

Then and now...Poppy Lancaster in hospital with kidney failure - and celebrating George's first birthday at the weekend

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First birthday party for 'George the kidney' who gave North East girl a new life

Pensioner died after hospital failed to administer antibiotics in time

Pensioner died after hospital failed to administer antibiotics in time

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Pensioner died after hospital failed to administer antibiotics in time

University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton

University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton

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Nearly £5m funding bid as cash is sought to pay for removal of hospital’s RAAC

The procedure of replacing the patient’s own lens with a multifocal synthetic implant takes as little as 10 to 15 minutes.

The procedure of replacing the patient’s own lens with a multifocal synthetic implant takes as little as 10 to 15 minutes.

Are you over 50 and fed up with wearing glasses or contact lenses?

Studies found that the rare syndrome occurred in about two to three people per 100,000.

Studies found that the rare syndrome occurred in about two to three people per 100,000.

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine

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AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine worldwide after admitting side effects

Rebecca Moss and her husband Kris Moss. Pictures: SWNS

Rebecca Moss and her husband Kris Moss. Pictures: SWNS

York woman, 27, who has twice battled cancer celebrates 1st wedding anniversary

From L-R, Restaurant owners Rachel and Sash, the AAP, Sparky, Local residents, MP Mary Kelly Foy, Casey, Tom Sharples Rotary NE.

From L-R, Restaurant owners Rachel and Sash, the AAP, Sparky, Local residents, MP Mary Kelly Foy, Casey, Tom Sharples Rotary NE.

100th public defibrillator installed in County Durham for One Life Initiative

Michael Mosley is renowned for his expert dietary advice and often shares his neat tips.

Michael Mosley is renowned for his expert dietary advice and often shares his neat tips.

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Michael Mosley shares take on how to get slim quickly in time for summer

Skipping, running and dancing are among the 15 minute routines recommended for reducing our risk of cardiovascular disease.

Skipping, running and dancing are among the 15 minute routines recommended for reducing our risk of cardiovascular disease.

How to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease in just 15 minutes

Skipping, running and dancing are among the 15 minute routines recommended for reducing our risk of cardiovascular disease.

Skipping, running and dancing are among the 15 minute routines recommended for reducing our risk of cardiovascular disease.

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How to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease in just 15 minutes

Aycliffe School staff and pupils during the Walk for Acceptance

Aycliffe School staff and pupils during the Walk for Acceptance

Aycliffe pupils raise funds through charity walk for autism acceptance

England manager Gareth Southgate met several County Durham cancer patients during a visit to the North East cancer drug trials centre

England manager Gareth Southgate met several County Durham cancer patients during a visit to the North East cancer drug trials centre

Gareth Southgate

England boss Gareth Southgate meets County Durham cancer patients in Newcastle visit

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

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People in region 'suffering avoidable illness and shorter life expectancy'

Ex prisoner dies after probation services not told of his mental health risks

Ex prisoner dies after probation services not told of his mental health risks

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Ex prisoner dies after probation services not told of his mental health risks

What is Lyme disease and what symptoms should you look out for?

What is Lyme disease and what symptoms should you look out for?

What we know about Lyme disease including symptoms and when to see a GP

Prince of Wales visits Seaham and Newcastle during royal visit

Prince of Wales visits Seaham and Newcastle during royal visit

HMS Prince of Wales

Prince William’s visit to County Durham in pictures as fans flock to royal

Help is at hand – You deserve relief of back, neck and sciatica pain

Help is at hand – You deserve relief of back, neck and sciatica pain

Help is at hand – You deserve relief of back, neck and sciatica pain

The news follows a survey by Specsavers, of 2,151 Brits, which revealed that a fifth (20%) of those between 18-44 have said that their symptoms had affected their life at some point.

The news follows a survey by Specsavers, of 2,151 Brits, which revealed that a fifth (20%) of those between 18-44 have said that their symptoms had affected their life at some point.

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The 60/60 headphones rule and other key ways to protect your hearing

People who led unhealthy lifestyles had a 78% increased chance of early death regardless of their genetic risk.

People who led unhealthy lifestyles had a 78% increased chance of early death regardless of their genetic risk.

The 'optimal' combination that could add 5 extra years to your life

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