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After a patient has fallen it is very important to have a high suspicion of bony injury. If a hip fracture is suspected, the correct method of recovering the patient from the floor is using flat lifting equipment (Hoverjack). If a spinal injury is suspected, please summon the Medical Emergency Team by calling 2222.

Lives will be saved and thousands of hospital admissions prevented in the North East and North Cumbria with the launch of a new regional service to help smokers in hospital.

We are pleased to confirm with effect from late shift tomorrow (Friday 16 December), any NHSP shifts worked up until Tuesday 3 January will be paid at enhanced rates.