Dan delivers, from placement to full-time success at Choice

27th August 2025

Hard work, dedication and a little help from NHS England Choices College in South Tyneside has paid off for Dan Martin, who’s just landed a full-time role at Choice.

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New scheme to help patients recover better after leaving hospital

27th August 2025

A new programme called Guiding You Home is working to help patients in South Tyneside and Sunderland leave hospital sooner – and recover better once they're at home.

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STS Charity and Studio6 team up to champion women’s health across Sunderland and South Tyneside

26th August 2025

STS Charity, the official charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, has partnered with Studio6, a community-based personal training facility for women, to promote health and wellbeing and raise vital funds to support patients, families and staff. This collaboration aims to empower women across Sunderland and South Tyneside, especially those affected by illness, undergoing treatment, or navigating specific women’s health challenges.

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University of Sunderland medical student wins national prize at UK kidney conference

21st August 2025

Shahmir Rashid was invited to join a research project led by our Wellbeing and Consultant Nephrologist Dr Sarah McCloskey.

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Get ready for busy Bank Holiday call as region hosts big sporting events and more

18th August 2025

NHS leaders have urged people to get ready for the busy Bank Holiday so they can enjoy the last big weekend of the summer.

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Allow 3 working days to get your repeat meds ahead of bank holiday, says NHS

15th August 2025

People taking regular medication are being urged not to wait until it's too late to order their repeat prescriptions, ahead of the Bank Holiday.

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Look at this chance to welcome patients to region’s new eye hospital

13th August 2025

Friendly faces who will welcome patients through the doors of the region’s new eye hospital are being recruited ready for its opening.

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Living with Cancer: Patients Leading the Way

12th August 2025

At South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to shine a light on the incredible work of our Cancer Personalised Care Team and the patients helping to shape it. Each year, around 30% of our patients are diagnosed with stage 4 incurable cancer. We know how overwhelming those first days and weeks can be — which is why we’re working together to change the experience.

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South Shields care home cleans up with award

12th August 2025

A care home has been hailed for its high standards after winning an award set up by an NHS trust to celebrate teams who help keep dirt and germs in check.

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NHS teams in the running for five national awards in recognition of their nursing care

4th August 2025

Teams tasked with looking after the mental wellbeing of patients young and old have been shortlisted for national awards.

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