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Aleks is warning others about the dangers of fireworks after his accident in 2024.

Teenager's fireworks warning after losing eye in horrific accident

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

The Health and Social Care Academy at the University Hospital of Hartlepool hosted an NHS careers event.

Students get hands-on at Hartlepool hospital

Emily Hanley (right) with senior surgical care practitioner Beth Alderton.

New clinic supports Hartlepool surgery patients

Members of the Hartlepool cardiac rehab programme group.

Rehab sessions getting heart patients back to health

Hartlepool footballers Jack Hunter and Jamie Miley with University Hospitals Tees’ education and training partner Teresa Pounder.

Hartlepool United and NHS team up for CPR sessions

The bronze statue memorial unveiled outside Lord Mayor Treloar College in Hampshire where Peter Longstaff (inset left) and brother Stephen attended as children. Photo: PA

Widow welcomes new infected blood memorial

Emma Bolton at the awards ceremony.

Inspiring property leader Emma crowned Woman of the Year

Georgia (front centre) with fellow campaigners on a previous visit to Westminster.

Campaigner 'beyond proud' as petition hits 100,000 names target

Laurence Herdman at the King's Garden Party.

Hartlepool's 'man behind the desk' earns Royal reward

Janet at her celebratory event with gastroenterology consultant Deepak Dwarakanath.

Health chief celebrates 50 years NHS service

Georgia Hart (centre) with fellow members of the ataxia community in Westminster.

Georgia campaigns to bring life-changing drug to NHS

Kaila Pharmacy director Jaz Singh and Mayor Sue Little cutting the ribbon with staff and guests to officially open Kaila Pharmacy.

Pharmacy transformed in £100,000 investment drive

New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

What private weight management treatments are available without NHS?

University Hospital Tees chief executive Stacey Hunter.

Invite to nominate NHS heroes

More than 850 of the hardest-to-reach members of communities across the country will be seen onboard

Mobile dental unit to deliver care to rough sleepers
A £1million fund has been launched to provide dental treatment to some of the most vulnerable members of society.
Vicky Duncan

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash and, inset, the drinks party invitation.

MP returns Royal Mail drinks invite to sender in protest at service

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash.

'Why PM’s pledge to fix social care means so much to me'

Lawrence Manyara, Shailesh "Sam" Surve, Ebba Ushe and Radhikaben Mahant with twins Louis and Logan KS

Sand-friendly wheelchairs enabling kids and adults to enjoy beach days

Lucy Skedd (left) and Alyson Thompson from the University Hospital of North Tees.

Lucy sets sight on dream career after nursing placement

Nearly two in 10 older people avoided going to A&E during winter last year due to these concerns

Six in 10 over 65s worry about catching flu from A&E trips

Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub opened to visitors on Monday morning.

Health and fitness centre Highlight opens its doors

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, left, and John Healey pictured last year before Mr Healey's recent resignation as defence secretary.

MP says: 'Keeping our country safe requires serious choices'

Lorna Robinson (right) at home with husband Liam and children Harper and Samuel.

Mum with MS launches £55,000 stem cell treatment appeal

This week is National Blood Week

Ad Feature Survey reveals the real reason people don’t give blood

The opening date for Hartlepool's new Highlight leisure centre has been delayed. Picture by FRANK REID

New leisure centre opening date is delayed

Sharpsmart works with hospitals and healthcare providers across the UK to deliver specialist healthcare waste services.

Ad Feature Sharpsmart strengthens waste service resilience and greener logistics
The major improvement project supports NHS waste service reliability, electric-vehicle readiness, and local environmental protection.
Emily Jordan

Co-founders of Predictive Health Intelligence, Tim Jobson and Neil Stevens

Ad Feature New study reveals new way to find serious liver disease earlier

Carol Grayson is one of thousands awaiting compensation after the infected blood scandal.

Infected blood scandal widow among thousands waiting for compensation

University Hospitals Tees runs the University Hospital of Hartlepool (left) and North Tees hospital in Stockton.

NHS bosses want feedback of patients and loved ones

Hartlepool mum Stephanie Addison co-founded Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.

Mums mental health advocate reflects on decade of change

As part a new multi-million pound health commitment to help the public, Holland and Barrett has launched 300,000 free high-street Wellness Check-Ins per month to help people back their bodies. Team GB medallist, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, has lent her support to the initiative and is encouraging the nation to act on health before it’s too late.

Holland & Barrett launch free high-street wellness check-ins

The University Hospital of Hartlepool could be affected by job cuts within the Tees Hospitals group.

Hundreds could lose jobs in NHS ‘headcount’ shake-up

Hartlepool is holding a Diabetes Wellness Day.

Wellness event for people with diabetes

Chris Carroll (left), founder of The Resolved Group with Jason Anderson from Hartlepool Ambulance Charity.

Tech firm's healthy boost for ambulance charity

Rachel and Henry Middleton take part in an event held at the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

Families of NHS workers get hands-on experience at Hartlepool Hospital

Private MRI scans can now be booked directly online, offering faster results than standard NHS waiting times.

You can now book private health scans from £80 – with results in hours

Hartlepool mum of three Stephanie Addison has been nominated for her work in mental health.

Hartlepool mum recognised for groundbreaking mental health work

iMSK physiotherapy team (in blue uniform) and students at the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

Trainee physiotherapists lead the way in innovative learning

Linda Wildberg.

Fond farewell to NHS nurse Linda after 54 years service

Stacey Hunter, chief executive of University Hospitals Tees.

Hospital boss stresses need for 'transformational change'

Hartlepool council chiefs want more conditions around availability of alcohol.

Councillors voice alcohol health concerns in bid for more control

Scan.com UK’s private service can help cut through the NHS waiting lists

Waiting months for an NHS scan? Private MRI results arrive in days

Scan.com UK helps you take control of your health and make wellness part of your new year’s resolutions

Private health scans explained: New Year checks from £95

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash, left, and his 2025 Christmas card.

MP's festive message: 'People make our town so special'

Pharmacies provide vital support over the Christmas period.

Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times in the North East

Staff members in certain hospital departments across Hartlepool and Teesside have been told they must wear a face mask to help limit the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses.

Hospitals introduce mandatory face masks amid flu surge

Hartlepool author Jim Gillespie with a copy of his new book Killing Cancer Sells. Picture by FRANK REID

Recovering cancer battler hopes new book will inspire other sufferers

Hospitals in some areas of the UK have been restricting visitors over a rise in the cases of norovirus.

North East hospitals warn patients with these symptoms to 'stay away'

Urgent warning for patients to keep a close eye on the colour of their pee.

Warning for patients to keep a close eye on the colour of their pee

Affected patients may be contacted directly by a healthcare professional.

Safety alert issued to healthcare staff over patient allergy error

A leading pharmacist has urged patients to check whether they are eligible for free prescriptions at their local pharmacy.

Pharmacist urges Brits to check if they qualify for free prescriptions

A nurse tends to recovering patients on a general ward at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Around 18,000 NHS staff in England are set to lose their jobs under major restructuring plans (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

NHS redundancy pay explained as 18,000 staff set to lose jobs

A nurse in the accident and emergency dept of Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham. Around 18,000 staff roles are being cut in England as part of a major reorganisation (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

18,000 NHS jobs to be cut in shake-up as staff warn of disruption

Lorna Moore is the new manager of Rappor Lounge Cafè & Bar, in Navigation Point, Hartlepool

Popular cafe rebrands and introduces new management

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