As part of the development of the sculpture for the atrium of the new Berwick hospital, artists from Sum.Place led a series of workshops inviting the local community to create a special piece of public artwork. Over four days, the…
On Thursday 18 September, we came together to celebrate all the brilliant people who make the Northumbria Volunteer Service (NVS) possible. Over 150 volunteers and organisers joined us at The Exchange in North Shields for an evening of good food,…
#SheRunsFree – Krinzia’s journey to Kielder Running has always been more than just exercise for me. It’s given me resilience, connection, both with myself and others, and the space to look after my wellbeing . It’s where I’ve met some…
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched an app to provide easy access to support and guidance for patients with cancer and their families. The trust, which provides hospital and community care in Northumberland and North Tyneside, is committed to…
An inspiring new exhibition from King Edward Primary School in Tynemouth marks the 800th anniversary of North Shields, celebrating the town’s proud heritage through the eyes of its youngest residents. As part of the North Shields 800 celebrations, pupils from…
Residents of Berwick and the surrounding areas are invited to help make a very special piece of art for the town’s new hospital The mobile sculpture will hang in the atrium of the new Berwick Community Hospital, so it will…
New photography exhibitions showcasing the work of primary-aged pupils from The Dales School – a specialist Northumberland school for children with special educational needs – have opened at Blyth Community Hospital and Wansbeck General Hospital. The exhibitions are the result…
On Monday 14 July, volunteers from the Northumbria Volunteer Service (NVS) attended Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training delivered by the Public Health Team. During the session, volunteers looked at the importance of MECC as a tool to reduce health inequalities…
From volunteer to career: Michael’s journey with the NVS Michael Smith has shared his career journey with us – beginning in a call centre, volunteering with the NVS, and now working as a porter in the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care…