<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><atom:link href="http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/data/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - News</title><description>News relating Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.</description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news</link><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 11:43:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 11:43:36 GMT</pubDate><webMaster>devteam@ntw.nhs.uk (Development Team)</webMaster><generator>NTW (http://www.ntw.nhs.uk)</generator><image><url>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/logo.gif</url><title>Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - News</title><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news</link><description>Latest News relating to Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust</description><width>144</width><height>16</height></image><item><title>Ferndene scoops top building awards</title><description><![CDATA[Ferndene scoops three Constructing Excellence Awards]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=85</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=85</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 15:43:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Staff gearing up to get kids on their bikes</title><description><![CDATA[Staff learning to provide cycling proficiency training to young people on the ward]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=84</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=84</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:32:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Memory Protection Service</title><description><![CDATA[Brand new Memory Protection Service launched on 1 April]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=83</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=83</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Green Gym at Ferndene</title><description><![CDATA[A unique and innovative approach to educating young people in our services]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=82</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=82</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:27:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retiring nurse bids a fond farewell</title><description><![CDATA[A nurse who has dedicated her career to working with children with learning disabilities is bidding a fond farewell after 41 years.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=81</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=81</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:18:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Delivering 'dual diagnosis' services to the region</title><description><![CDATA[Newly commissioned service for people with dual diagnosis living in Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland proves a success]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=80</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=80</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World Down Syndrome Day</title><description><![CDATA[Today is officially World Down Syndrome day.  ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=79</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=79</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stories from Prudhoe Hospital</title><description><![CDATA[Do you have a story about Prudhoe Hospital?]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=78</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=78</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:31:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trust takes part in ground breaking research</title><description><![CDATA[Staff within Neurological Services have been involved in a ground-breaking three year research project sponsored by the Department of Health. ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=77</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=77</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:31:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Car Parking Charges</title><description><![CDATA[Read the Trust's statement on Car Parking charges ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=76</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=ln&amp;nid=76</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:39:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you understand?</title><description><![CDATA[Do you understand campaign launched ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=75</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=75</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:41:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Engagement Events for Members</title><description><![CDATA[An engagement event is being held for all NTW Foundation Trust members regarding new service model proposals]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=74</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=74</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:42:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gingerbread House to bring joy at Christmas</title><description><![CDATA[A top North East cake designer has made a spectacular gingerbread house which is to be presented to the children at Ferndene ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=73</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=73</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:42:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mental Health Crisis Services</title><description><![CDATA[Mental Health Crisis Services open for referrals over the Christmas 2011 period.
]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=72</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=72</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Student embraces exciting opportunity</title><description><![CDATA[The Trust has welcomed its first under 18 volunteer.  ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=71</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=71</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:42:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Young Artist Goes on Permanent Display at NUFC</title><description><![CDATA[A keen young Newcastle United fan who spent a year creating a beautiful mosaic panel of the Club Crest presented it to Team Captain, Fabricio Coloccini and Team Manager, Alan Pardew on Saturday 3 December.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=70</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=70</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:42:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South of Tyne Self Management Programme</title><description><![CDATA[Successful completion of the Self Management Programme in South Shields and Washington]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=69</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=69</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:42:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferndene Opens</title><description><![CDATA[Ferndene, our brand new purpose-built children and young people's unit, opens to service users.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=68</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=68</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:42:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South of Tyne Self Management Programme</title><description><![CDATA[Self Management Programme 2011 for People with Long Term Neurological Conditions living South of Tyne
]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=67</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=67</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thousands missing out on North East Drive Mobility Service</title><description><![CDATA[Help is at hand for the people of the North East who have a disability or medical condition which stops them using a car.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=64</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=64</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:43:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Regional memory services gains national accreditation</title><description><![CDATA[The Newcastle Memory Services at the Campus for Ageing and Vitality have received accreditation from a national programme awarded by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=63</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=63</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:43:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Services at regional Mother and Baby Unit rated as 'excellent'</title><description><![CDATA[Beadnell Mother and Baby Unit has been accredited with excellence by the Perinatal Quality Network.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=62</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=62</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:43:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Forensic expert commended for innovative practice</title><description><![CDATA[The Trust's Forensic Services have been commended for their work in partnership with Northumbria Probation Trust]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=61</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=61</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:43:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trust wins technology award for improving patients records </title><description><![CDATA[New documentation which has been developed to improve the way patients' notes are electronically recorded has won a national award.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=60</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=60</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:43:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Audio Guides now available from the Patient Information Centre</title><description><![CDATA[NTW has worked in partnership with Middlesbrough Hearts and Minds to make self help guides available in audio]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=59</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=59</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:43:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NTW delivers successful autism training</title><description><![CDATA[Training has been developed in response to a growing need to educate and improve the skills of people working with children and young people with Autism in Newcastle.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=58</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=58</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:43:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Self Management ? Take Control of Your Life</title><description><![CDATA[If you live in Gateshead, Sunderland or South Tyneside and have a long term neurological condition a self management programme is available]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=57</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=57</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:44:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ideas Welcome for Trust Design Challenge - Deadline now extended</title><description><![CDATA[NTW Design Competition ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=56</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=56</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:44:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dr Ahmad's Bright Idea</title><description><![CDATA[Dr Faheem Ahmad, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Hadrian Clinic has won 2nd place in the Bright Ideas in Health NHS Innovation Awards 2011 ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=55</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=55</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:44:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Award winning PROVE Study</title><description><![CDATA[PROVE Study wins First Prize]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=54</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=54</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:44:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EAT! Newcastle Gateshead announces partnership with the Trust</title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is working collaboratively Eat! NewcastleGateshead on the Tastes Good, Feels Great Cookbook Project.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=53</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=53</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:44:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Class Nurse</title><description><![CDATA[Dorothy Matthews awarded Jenifer Cole Scholarship Medal]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=52</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=52</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:44:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Election to the Council of Governors 2011   </title><description><![CDATA[The results of the election for the Council of Governors 2011 are now available.  ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=50</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=50</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:44:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Information Standard Accreditation </title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the country has been awarded the prestigous Information Standard from the Department of Health.  

]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=49</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=49</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:44:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Elections - Notice of Poll </title><description><![CDATA[Electoral Reform Services]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=48</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=48</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Election to the Council of Governors 2011 </title><description><![CDATA[Statement of nominated candidates ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=47</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=47</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:45:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Northumberland Autism Services get a Revamp</title><description><![CDATA[Autism services in Northumberland have reopened following an extensive 18 month refurbishment.  ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=45</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=45</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:45:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mental Self Help Guides for Prisioners receive Recognition </title><description><![CDATA[Mental Health Self Help Guides receive award success.  ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=44</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=44</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:23:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Health Information for Deaf and Deaf Blind People</title><description><![CDATA[One of the largest NHS mental health and disability trusts in the country, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is proud to lead the way in providing new information for deaf and deaf blind people.  

]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=43</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=43</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 9:46:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Children's Commissioner visits Trust </title><description><![CDATA[The Children's Commissioner for England visits Roycroft Unit.  ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=42</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=42</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:45:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Health Services host Chinese Visit </title><description><![CDATA[Our Trust and Northumbria University played host to a delegation of Chinese health professionals.  ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=39</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=39</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:46:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual Members Meeting 2012</title><description><![CDATA[ ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=38</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=38</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:19:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jules Preston MBE - Re-appointed as Chairman</title><description><![CDATA[Jules Preston MBE re-appointed as Trust Chairman ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=37</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=37</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:46:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learning Disability Centre Wins Best Social Care Design Award </title><description><![CDATA[Rose Lodge in Hebburn has scooped first place winning the title of Best Social Care Design at the Building Better 
Healthcare Awards 2010.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=36</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=36</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:46:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Awards for PICU Units </title><description><![CDATA[Three of the Trust's Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) pick up top awards.  ]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=35</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=35</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:46:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Pharmacy Medicines Helpline </title><description><![CDATA[New Pharmacy medicines telephone helpline]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=34</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=34</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:45:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NTW Encourages Students to get Creative</title><description><![CDATA[Art and designs students from North East colleges and universities are being asked to show their creative side by joining forces with the Trust to design a new staff uniform.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=28</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=28</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:46:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shining a Light on our Unsung Heroes</title><description><![CDATA[Oscar-style awards ceremony held to celebrate staff.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=27</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=27</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:45:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Construction well under way on Ferndene</title><description><![CDATA[Construction work is continuing on Ferndene.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=25</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=25</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:45:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NTW Annual General Meeting</title><description><![CDATA[The Trust was delighted to welcome more than 180 people to our annual general meeting (AGM) in Newcastle at the end of September.]]></description><link>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=21</link><guid>http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/section.php?page=news&amp;t=an&amp;nid=21</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 8:45:38 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
