New Midwifery-Led Birthing Centre in South Shields popular choice for local mams
South Tyneside District Hospital’s new midwifery-led birthing centre is proving to be a popular choice for expectant mams in the local area. Eighteen babies have now been born in the new facility, which opened on August 5. The centre’s latest arrival and 18th baby to be born at the centre is Liam Matthew Harrison. He was delivered by experienced midwife Michelle Becke, who has worked at the maternity unit at South Tyneside District Hospital for over 20 years.
Bus stop is just the ticket for Sunderland patients with dementia
A replica bus stop in Sunderland Royal Hospital’s Emergency Department is helping to calm and reassure patients with dementia. Supplied by Nexus and complete with a bus stop sign and a current timetable of local routes, it is situated in a quiet room where they can sit and reminisce.
Great North Run
From the very beginning this event has been a celebration of what makes the North East great; thousands of supporters lining the course, hundreds of volunteers helping you along the way and runners like you, from around the UK who embody dedication and determination whatever your reason for running. You can sponsor our teams on their 13.1 mile journey here.
Sunderland NHS employer CHoICE’s support of armed forces earns Silver award
CHoICE Ltd, which provides facilities, pharmacy and other operational support services for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver award.
Invitation to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust’s Annual Members’ Meeting
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is inviting patients, staff and the public to the Annual Members’ Meeting on Thursday, September 12th.
Adult Nurse Recruitment Event
Are you a third year nursing student due to qualify or a registered nurse looking for a new challenge? Come along to our Adult Nurse Recruitment event on: Thursday 3rd October, 10am - 2pm, at Haven Court, South Shields. You will have the chance to find out about our different clinical areas, chat with staff and discuss your opportunities.
Patients breathing easier thanks to South Tyneside Hospital’s League of Friends
Care and comfort have been improved for some of the sickest respiratory patients at South Tyneside District Hospital, thanks to a donation of about £4,600 from the hospital’s League of Friends.
National award in prospect for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and partners
A project, piloted in South Tyneside, to identify potentially serious illness in children so they can receive the right treatment as soon as possible, is in the running for a coveted national award.
Sunderland Royal Hospital welcomes first babies from South Tyneside
Midwives at Sunderland Royal Hospital have welcomed the first South Shields babies to be born in Sunderland since the introduction of a new model of maternity services.
League of Friends’ gift is very warmly received by South Tyneside patients
The latest donation from The League of Friends of South Tyneside District Hospital is improving care for older patients by helping to keep them warm.
