Be prepared for disposable vapes ban
Fresh is urging anyone using disposable vapes as a tool to quit smoking to be prepared ahead of a ban on single use vapes from Sunday, June 1.
Phoenix Unit presented with Healthwatch Sunderland Star Award
Staff from the Phoenix Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital have been presented the Star Award from Healthwatch Sunderland. The unit was selected for the award following a range of positive feedback from patients for the exceptional care and professionalism they received during treatment.
Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear and will have access to plans to respond to flooding, wildfires and other major incidents thanks to a new Community Risk Register.
The Northumbria Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is a partnership made up of blue light services, local authorities, hospitals, health organisations and other public and private bodies across the North East. Each region has its own LRF with the partnerships ensuring a co-ordinated and effective response to any incident or event that impacts on communities.
Plan ahead for double bank holiday call as NHS prepares for long weekends
People are being urged to make sure they do their bit to get ready ahead of May’s double bank holiday weekends.
Events to offer insight into how to help tackle headaches
Two sessions have been lined to help people who have headaches and those who care for them learn more about how to handle them.
NHS asks people to plan ahead and stay safe this Easter Bank Holiday
People across the North East and North Cumbria are being reminded to plan ahead, stay safe, and use the right NHS services this Easter bank holiday weekend.
NHS calls for people to get ready in good time for a healthy Easter
Make sure you can take it easy this Easter – that’s the call from NHS leaders who hope people will be prepared in case of illness or injury.
Healthcare heroes honoured at night of celebration
A celebration night has recognised NHS workers who care, lead and inspire as those they work alongside hailed them for their amazing dedication. South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has hosted its third Staff Recognition Awards.
NHS colleagues thanked for their teamwork as charity’s success continues through latest visit to India hospital
Among the team of 18 to make the journey were a number of staff members of our Trust.
Next generation of doctors learn how plain speaking can help patients thrive
Student Doctors are learning how speaking simply can help their patients understand their own health better.
