CNTW NHS Recruitment Brochure - Flipbook - Page 20
WHY THE NORTH
IS BRILLIANT!
It’s a great place to live!
The North of England has an international reputation
for innovation and is a rewarding place to live and
work in with its vibrant cities and beautiful coast,
countryside and lakes.
The region has great transport links and infrastructure
and has some of the lowest commuting times in the
country. With two major international airports as well as
excellent road, rail and sea links, the North is well
connected for commuting and travelling.
The A1 provides easy access both north and south
whilst the A66 and A69 connect directly to the M6
making it easy to reach the Lake District and
Midlands.
Tyneside operates a Metro system which has 60
stations and is rated as one of the country’s most
efficient modes of transport connecting Newcastle,
Gateshead and Sunderland.
The North East and Cumbria are two of the best value
regions in the UK. With no compromise on the quality
of property, culture, food and entertainment available,
you’ll be amazed at how much further your money
goes. The region
offers really good value with lower than average housing
costs. The UK average house cost is
£243,583 but in the North East this is £128,680 and
North West £157,531.
Whether you’re looking to rent or buy there’s plenty to
choose from with a wide range of housing available.
Whatever you’re looking for from a traditional Victorian
terrace, a new build detached, a city flat or a Manhattan
style loft apartment you can find it here. Choosing a
home in the country does not mean missing out on city
culture either as the compact nature of the region means
that an urban home is only a few minutes from open
countryside and beautiful beaches.
Patients in the North East also have a shorter wait than
most. In fact NHS North East is the only region to hit both
government targets for treatment times.
The quality of schools in the region are excellent and
perform above the national average. 72.3% of north east
pupils achieve five good grades across all subject areas
compared nationally to 69.7%. The North East’s
independent schools also have a strong track record.
Our area has six Universities – Durham, Newcastle,
Cumbria, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside as
well as 25 further education colleges covering every
possible vocation from TV production to marine
engineering.
Durham University consistently ranks among the top
universities in the world and is investing
£200m on the campus while Newcastle University is a
hub for world class research with one of the country’s
best medical schools.