NENC Provider Collaborative

17/06/2026

The region's Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub recently won the Valuing Our People Award at the the NHS Excellence Awards 🎉

The hub gives free, confidential support to people working in health and care across the North East and North Cumbria.

Find out all about it here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EobVbTHpkYg&t=14s

Congratulations to all involved 👏

11/06/2026

Amazing achievement 👏

We’re celebrating progress at NCIC!

Our Trust has climbed 10 places in the NHS league tables, the biggest improvement in our region.

This reflects the commitment of our amazing staff across planned care, diagnostics and Referral to Treatment.

Trudie Davies, Chief Executive of NCIC, said:
“The plans we have developed together are taking us in the right direction. It is good to see that the hard work of our staff is beginning to pay off in terms of performance. They should be very proud of what they are achieving. This is not just about numbers, it is about the quality of care we provide for our patients, and that is what matters to us most.

“Our waiting times for elective care are much improved, but we know we still have much more to do. Our patients still wait too long in our emergency departments, but we are confident that our £4m investment in staffing and facilities will create the right environment for us to provide the best possible care.”

We know challenges remain, but we’re investing, improving and moving forward together. 💙

Thank you, Team NCIC.

10/06/2026

🎙️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

The Medicines Manufacturing Centre will make medicines for patients across the NHS. It will also create new jobs and training in the North East.

In the latest Providers Podcast, colleagues from the Medicines Manufacturing Centre share how they are building their workforce before the site opens.

Jody Varley, Education and Training Lead, joins Carly McGurty, Deputy Head of Quality, to explain how the Centre will work and what roles are needed.

📌 This episode covers:
✔ Jobs and careers in medicines manufacturing
✔ Skills needed to work in this area
✔ Training and career pathways into the NHS
✔ The Scientist Training Programme

🎧 Listen now:
Spotify ➡️ https://bit.ly/4v14HMb
YouTube ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vczPZa

09/06/2026

📰 Regional News Round-Up

Here is a quick look at some of the great work happening across our region 👇

1⃣ 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲

North Cumbria Integrated Care has reached a major digital milestone. This work helps teams share patient information more easily.

It will support safer and more joined up care for patients.

➡️ https://bit.ly/3QwB4Dw

2⃣ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has taken the keys to the new specialist eye hospital in Sunderland. The building is almost ready to open.

The new site will give patients modern and high quality care.

➡️ https://bit.ly/4xi8G8O

3⃣ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is leading the way in heart surgery. Their work uses smaller cuts, so patients heal faster.

This helps people go home sooner and recover well.

➡️ https://bit.ly/4essC1j

05/06/2026

🏆 Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been named one of the best in England ✅

The trust has gained Advanced Foundation Trust status. This recognises high-quality care, strong leadership and good teamwork.

A proud moment for staff and partners across the region 💙

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wXjj0A

03/06/2026

🏥 North Cumbria Integrated Care has officially opened the Workington Community Diagnostic Centre.

✅ 30,000+ tests already delivered
✅ Faster checks, closer to home
✅ Open 7 days a week

Part of wider work to cut waits and improve care across the region.

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dWxWZy

01/06/2026

🚑 NHS England Chief Executive Sir Jim Mackey visited North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust after strong results for patients.

In April, all six ambulance standards were met for the first time since 2018 ✅

This means faster help and better care.

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dTn0Md

29/05/2026

🤝 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have announced a new strategic alliance to strengthen services for patients and communities across the region.

Find out more about what this means and what comes next 👇

🔗 https://bit.ly/4uAMipf

28/05/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 📢

This month's edition includes:
➡️ NHS Trusts confirm a strategic alliance at the heart of the North East
➡️ Visit from the NHS England Chief Executive to NEAS following strong patient outcomes
➡️ Official opening of the Workington Community Diagnostic Centre

Plus much more! Sign up to receive our e-newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3WlMPf0

21/05/2026

📰 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱-𝗨𝗽

Here’s a snapshot of some of the impactful work happening across our region 👇

1⃣ 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Thousands of patients could benefit from a new ‘rapid’ immunotherapy injection, now available at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and North Tyneside General Hospital.

The treatment can be delivered in just minutes, helping improve patient experience and efficiency across the NHS.

➡️ https://bit.ly/4tS6y5w

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Gateshead NHS
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

2⃣ 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

A new chapter in maternity care is underway at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, offering women and families greater choice, more personalised care and access to enhanced birth settings.

➡️ https://bit.ly/4uEY0iA

3⃣ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

More than 450 women have already benefited from a new pelvic health service at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust in its first year, improving access to specialist care and support.

➡️ https://bit.ly/4tjCT3Z