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Fall in the number of GPs in the North East is the largest in the country
There are 160 fewer GPs in the region than four years ago, according to Trades Union Congress (TUC) analysis.
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Health boss pens open letter to Teesside
A senior member of a Teesside health trust has urged people to look after themselves this winter to avoid putting strain on the NHS
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NHS in the North East say they are under "severe pressure" from flu and vomiting
NHS organisations across the regi are appealing to people with flu-like symptoms or vomiting and diarrhoea to stay away from hospital.
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Newcastle scientists make breakthrough in fight against rare childhood cancer
Newcastle scientists have made an important step towards beating the cruel childhood cancer that killed Bradley Lowery.
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NHS bosses warn MPs not to politicise health service during election campaign
Two leading doctors' groups have warned politicians not to use the NHS to win votes during the election campaign.
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Call for decriminalisation of drugs to curb rise in deaths
The Health and Social Care Committee report said drug possession for personal use should be a civil matter not a crime.
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Tips on looking after your mental wellbeing on World Mental Health Day
We look at small changes we can all make to our everyday routines to try to cope with the stresses and strains of modern life.
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Boy starts treatment in the hope that one day, he'll learn to walk
Sam McKie has the genetic condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or otherwise known as SMA. He's never been able to crawl or walk.
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Welch praised for documenting depression on Twitter
Denise Welch has been praised for her openness when it comes to discussing her mental health on social media.
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'Pioneering' skin cancer test developed in North East
Scientists at Newcastle University say they have developed a test to reliably predict the risk of a melanoma spreading
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