James Cook NHS Hospital

16/02/2026

Congratulations to all of the lucky parents who welcomed in a new arrival on Valentine's Day. ❤️

Bundles of joy made their debut at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough

13/02/2026

A lovely message for our cardiology admissions day unit at James Cook from a grateful patient 💙

Remember, our patient experience team is here to listen to any stories or comments you have. If you have a story you would like to share with our patient experience team, please get in touch via stees.patient.experience@nhs.net or 01642 854807.

13/02/2026

There will be temporary road works taking place on Marton Road from Wednesday 18 February to Friday 20 February and again on Monday 23 February and Tuesday 24 February between 7pm and 12 midnight.

During this period, Marton Road will be closed from the bus stop at the southern entrance of The James Cook University Hospital to Ladgate Lane junction.

If you are travelling from Ladgate Lane, there will be no access down Marton Road to The James Cook University Hospital. There will be signage in place during the works to help you plan your journey to the hospital.

The James Cook main entrance can still be accessed if you’re travelling from the Belle Vue roundabout.

When exiting James Cook Hospital through the main entrance, you will only be able to turn right while the essential works are being carried out.

Pedestrian pathways on Marton Road will remain accessible during the roadworks.

Visitor car parking spaces will still be open as usual.

Please allow extra time for your journey.

11/02/2026

PLEASE SHARE: We are once again asking our communities for their support in sharing our message today.

We are extremely busy today, treating a high number of people in our A&E at James Cook Hospital.

Help us keep A&E for genuine emergencies such as:

✅ Signs of a heart attack: chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across the chest
✅ Signs of a stroke: face dropping on one side, cannot hold both arms up, difficulty speaking
✅ Sudden confusion: cannot be sure of own name or age
✅ Su***de attempt: by taking something or self-harming
✅ Severe difficulty breathing: not being able to get words out, choking or gasping
✅ Choking: on liquids or solids right now
✅ Heavy bleeding: spraying, pouring or enough to make a puddle
✅ Severe injuries: after a serious accident or assault
✅ Seizure (fit): shaking or jerking because of a fit, or unconscious (cannot be woken up)
✅ Sudden, rapid swelling: of the lips, mouth, throat or tongue

If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 999.

If you need urgent care but are not sure where to go, use NHS 111.

For minor injuries visit our urgent treatment centres: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/urgent-and-emergency/minor-illnesses-and-injuries/

09/02/2026

PLEASE SHARE: Our emergency department is extremely busy at the moment. We are asking for our communities' continued support to always consider all options before attending our urgent and emergency care.

🚨 For serious and life-threatening issues, always call 999.

For any minor injuries or illnesses, please contact the NHS 111 service by phone or by visiting www.111.nhs.uk and you will be signposted to the appropriate service.

Your local pharmacist will also be able to help with many health issues and your GP can also offer support and advice.

You can also visit our urgent treatment centres (UTCs). which are open seven days a week to help you with minor illnesses and minor injuries. Find your nearest UTC and its opening times here: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/urgent-and-emergency/minor-illnesses-and-injuries/

06/02/2026

This week, x-ray clerical officer, Lesley Clayton marked 46 years working for the NHS 💙

Lesley’s first role was in the family planning clinic in Thornaby which held clinics across South Tees Hospitals and North Tees and Hartlepool.

She then moved to work in the accident and emergency x-ray department in the General Hospital in Middlesbrough before settling in her role in the x-ray department at James Cook.

Throughout her career, she has seen lots of changes and always talks about the old filing rooms and the film xrays.

Congratulations on your long service and thank you for all your hard work Lesley!

06/02/2026

Did you know medical retina injection services are available at the Friarage?

If you/your loved one regularly attends for medical retina injections and would prefer to be seen at the Friarage, please let us know by:

✅Speaking to a member of the reception team or your consultant at your next appointment.
✅Calling the booking team on your appointment letter.

If travel or financial concerns are a barrier, please let our teams know as you may be eligible for patient transport or travel expenses

06/02/2026

A kind message this for our cardiac rehabilitation team during Heart Month 💖.

Remember, our patient experience team is here to listen to any stories or comments you have.
If you have a story you would like to share with our patient experience team, please get in touch via stees.patient.experience@nhs.net or 01642 854807.

05/02/2026

Some of Teesside’s tiniest tots have been treated to a book launch with a difference. 📖

Author and illustrator Hannah Graham recently visited our neonatal unit at James Cook Hospital to share her new picture book, Looking Through the Plastic, with families and staff.

The book explores the experience of welcoming a premature baby and aims to provide comfort and support to families.

In partnership with the National Literacy Trust, the visit included readings for those present.

Neonatal nurse consultant Lynne Paterson said: "We were delighted when Helen and Allison asked if they could launch Hannah’s book on the neonatal unit at The James Cook University Hospital.

“Looking Through the Plastic is a book that fills a gap for siblings of children who are on the neonatal unit and does several things.

“It enables them to read to their new baby brother or sister so they can be involved, while also supporting the physiological benefits that reading to babies brings.

“This includes making sure babies are calm, reduces the stress they feel while they are on the unit and helps with bonding and learning.

“Each of our families were given a copy of the book.

“This will support them, and any other children they have, by explaining what a neonatal journey feels like to anyone not familiar to our environment.

“We would like to thank Hannah and the National Literacy Trust for their support.”

Read more about the book launch on Middlesbrough Council's website: https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/latest-news/neonatal-unit-hosts-unique-book-launch/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPxPENleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBKajl4V2gxcWJnTGs0YUdtc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkM5TwuJ_SiEQlkOFBJTHVcqqz3wPlVUE5Zl6CFJ2xaiwTtH-1zFVbNLqvfz_aem_nbZdK3tgwaUOOdrRJ-GHtg

04/02/2026

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04/02/2026

Yesterday evening, the globe at James Cook Hospital and other buildings across Middlesbrough glowed red for Heart Month. ❤️

This annual event is held to raise awareness of a variety of health conditions directly related to cardiovascular disease and to promote healthy living measures that can lower the risk.

It also provides an opportunity to celebrate the life-changing work our teams do every day. 💕

04/02/2026

We will be having some essentials work carried out in the Antenatal Clinic & Ultrasound department at James Cook site, week commencing 23/2/26 for approximately 4 weeks.

We ask that anyone who does not need to accompany you to your appointment, to please remain at home as space will be limited.

There will be volunteers around the department to help you with checking in on the kiosks.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.