Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

08/05/2026

Stroke fact of the day:
Did you know? Stroke isn’t just an older person’s disease – it can affect younger people and even children.
Read more ⬇️
https://ow.ly/ivAV50YTaN4

06/05/2026

Huge congratulations to our colleague Sarah Plant who has been recognised by
Macmillan Cancer Support for an Excellence Award 👍🙌

Sarah said: “Even a small amount of support can mean everything to someone, and I feel proud of the difference our team makes every day.”

Read more ⬇️

https://ow.ly/Ko0250YT8nS

https://ow.ly/cclE50YT80Q

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06/05/2026

Stroke fact of the day:
Think heart attack? Think brain attack! Swift action saves lives during a stroke. Know the signs of stroke and act F.A.S.T.
Face dropping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time to act – it saves lives

Read more ⬇️

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/nca-news/stroke-awareness-month-sarah

05/05/2026

It’s , and our colleagues will be out and about across our sites and in the community throughout the week, hosting awareness stands, sharing helpful resources, and encouraging open conversations about death, dying and bereavement💛

05/05/2026

We’re improving how we send appointment letters 👍

Many patients now choose to read their appointment letters online. It’s quicker, easier, and includes helpful accessibility tools like:
👊 bigger text
👊 colour contrast options
👊 text‑to‑speech
👊language choices

This change is also being adopted by neighbouring NHS trusts and helps reduce rising printing and postage costs, so more NHS resources can be used for patient care.

Prefer a paper letter? No problem.

You will still receive a printed letter if you need one. And if you don’t open your digital letter, we’ll automatically send a paper copy so you don’t miss anything. We’re here to make communication clearer, easier and more accessible for everyone.

05/05/2026

It is International Day of the Midwife and our colleagues at maternity are celebrating 🙌

Thank you to all midwives for your commitment and kindness to women, babies and families.

04/05/2026

May is . Know the signs of stroke and act F.A.S.T.
Face dropping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time to act – it saves lives

Read more ⬇️
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/nca-news/stroke-awareness-month-sarah

30/04/2026

When we know the person, not just the patient, we understand what matters most to them. Join the conversation.

29/04/2026

A walk outside. A chat with family. A read of a newspaper. These small things make a big difference. We’re listening. 👂

28/04/2026

We are improving our services for deaf patients. 🦻

We have launched a new Deaf Service User Improvement Strategy to improve communication, access and overall experience of care. This work has been shaped with deaf people, families and community groups.

Our new one page patient commitment explains the minimum standards you can expect, including clearer communication and better access to interpreters.

Find out more on our website:

https://ow.ly/1bse50YQxm4

27/04/2026

Your voice matters. We’re asking patients: “What matters most to you?” Because real care starts with real conversations. 💬