A North East supporter is preparing to take on one of the UK’s most demanding endurance challenges to say thank you for the compassionate care his family received at Wansbeck General Hospital’s palliative care unit. Giles, an experienced fell runner…
Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity, which supports Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, is looking for new volunteers to help enhance the experience of patients, visitors and staff at Hexham General Hospital. Opportunities are available for people living in Hexham and surrounding communities. Bright…
New art pieces created by artist Sara Blackburn, Northumbria Healthcare staff and local community group Northern Butterflies have been unveiled as part of the Lights of Life project. The project celebrates nature and the arrival of spring, encouraging people to…
At Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity, we’re proud to champion projects that create lasting benefits for our communities. One of our longest-running partnerships – now in its 13th year – is with the Eagles Community Foundation through the Hoops 4 Health…
On the Bright Side is a new podcast sharing real stories from those involved in Bright Charity’s important work. From fundraisers to grant applicants, volunteers and more – get behind the scenes knowledge on how your donations make a difference…
For two weeks (from Saturday last week), choreographed beams of light will shine into the sky to a brand-new piece of music, created especially for Berwick. The music will resound across the River Tweed from three iconic sites around the town:…
A Northumbrian family used a community dance show to raise funds for the service which supported them through the most difficult time of their lives. It is part of their meaningful way to give back to Northumbria Healthcare’s palliative care…
Contractors from IHP (Integrated Health Projects) have raised an impressive £17,000 for Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity while working on the three-year refurbishment of Hexham General Hospital. From cycling over the passes on the Coast-to-Coast route, to taking on the national…
To better support our patients and staff, Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity is proud to announce our partnership with Citizens Advice Northumberland. The Welfare Advice Service will offer support at Wansbeck General Hospital for patients during their hospital stay, and for…
Raising awareness of the different struggles that men experience with their health and wellbeing, Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity has unveiled a new photography exhibition. The exhibition has opened at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH), spotlighting the lives and…