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Rebecca Conlon 23 Sep 2025

Building a career in care: Rebecca’s path through apprenticeship and beyond

Registered Learning Disability Nurse Rebecca Conlon shares her inspiring journey from support worker to Deputy Team Manager at Positive Individual Proactive Support (PIPS). Her story highlights the power of values-driven care, the impact of apprenticeships, and the importance of supportive leadership in nurturing nursing talent.

Leanne Hume and Michelle Raddings 23 Sep 2025

Compassion at the Core: A Visit to PIPS (Positive Individual Proactive Support)

Last month, as part of our regional Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC) work, we had the privilege of visiting PIPS (Positive Individual Proactive Support) – a service that supports people with learning disabilities and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives.

The Northern Pride RCN delegation in Newcastle on 19 July 2025 holding a colourful RCN Pride banner

Andrew Mather 21 Aug 2025

Northern Pride: a powerful mix of joy, connection and purpose

Attending Northern Pride in Newcastle this year was a truly special experience, made even more meaningful by being part of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) delegation.

James Cook University Hospital car parking protest 8 April 2025

Sarah Hughes 18 Jun 2025

The campaign continues at the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff and patients alike find onsite parking at the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust not only frustrating but it also adds significant stress and unnecessary worry to their day.

ParkingEye 'staff permit holders only' car parking sign

Roaqah Shaher 3 Mar 2025

Help fight for fair parking at South Tees

Staff at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are concerned about the trust’s recent decision to implement a new car parking system from this summer, changing providers to ParkingEye, removing barriers from car parks and installing an automatic numberplate recognition (ANPR) system.