Flu isn’t coming – it’s here already! Health experts urge everyone eligible to get vaccinated now
Health experts are warning that this year’s flu season has arrived early with cases already rising fast among children and young people.
Saplings of success: local NHS wins national green award
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust was named a winner at the recent NHS Forest Awards 2025.
STSFT awarded £485,000 for solar panel installation at Clarendon
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded £485,000 from Great British Energy to install solar panels at its Clarendon site in Hebburn.
Sarah’s journey from Health Care Assistant to Accredited Ward Manager
From healthcare assistant to ward manager, a dedicated nurse has led her team to ward accreditation, marking a proud milestone in her career. Sarah Trewick, 38, from Sunderland, has worked at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) for 15 years.
Local NHS team wins top cancer care award
A team from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) has been recognised for its work supporting people living with incurable cancer.
Patient presents painting to team who helped him recover after heart attack
A painter has used his talents to create artworks as a thank you to the specialists who helped him recover from his heart attack and major surgery. Jason Bryant, from South Shields, has made two copies of the same image now he is well enough to paint again.
Call for support to help give patients cosy days at Christmas
An appeal has been started extra early to help give those in hospital this festive time a very comfy Christmas. South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has launched its annual #NightwearBeforeChristmas campaign to help those staying at South Tyneside District Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Calling all creatives: Help us celebrate our last Christmas at Sunderland Eye Infirmary
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is inviting patients, staff and the local community to get creative this festive season by designing a Christmas Card.
All eyes on Sunderland for the future of eye care in the region
Bright colours filled the streets of Sunderland on Saturday as a wave of participants joined the “All Eyes on You Walk,” a fundraiser led by STS Charity in support of eye care in the region. Held on Saturday 11th October, the walk brought together 35 patients, NHS staff, Trust leaders and members of the public for a symbolic journey from Sunderland Eye Infirmary to the future site of the city's new Eye Hospital.
Book to help siblings of babies in neonatal care launched by Sunderland illustrator
A Sunderland mam has launched a book she wrote and illustrated to help other families through the experience when their baby needs neonatal care.
