Trust celebrates with two finalists in the PEN National Awards 2024

14th August 2024

Our Macmillan Personalised Care Team has been shortlisted in the Patient Experience Network National Awards.

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Hospital team rally round to organise ward wedding for patient

7th August 2024

Ward staff turned wedding planners to organise a whirlwind ceremony after hearing one of their seriously ill patients had been due to exchange vows later this year.

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Award-winning apprentice shines a light on how learning helps our patients

2nd August 2024

Kelly Craggs, our Macmillan Lead Nurse, discusses her studies with the University of Sunderland after scooping a regional accolade.

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Region's NHS urges public to come forward for care as usual – during GP collective action

1st August 2024

The region's NHS is reminding the public to come forward for care as usual, and to help by choosing the right service for their needs, as collective action by GP services starts today.  

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Graduate doctors ready to care for patients as Trust welcomes them for the next stage of their training

31st July 2024

More new doctors than ever before have been welcomed by hospital leaders as the graduates get ready to set out on the next stage of their training.

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Information about overnight closures of John Reid Road entrance at South Tyneside District Hospital

26th July 2024

Access will be restricted while roadwork improvements are carried out ahead of the Great North Run.

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Patients benefit from best tech as surgical theatre is kitted out with latest kit

26th July 2024

A £1 million revamp of a hospital theatre has been unveiled, giving surgeons access to the latest technology to carry out life-saving operations and patients quicker recovery times.

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NHS launches campaign to encourage pregnant women to get vaccinated against potentially deadly viruses

24th July 2024

The region's NHS has launched a new campaign to encourage pregnant women to get vaccinated against potentially deadly viruses.

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Global IT issues – disruption to community nursing

19th July 2024

The IT issues that are having an impact around the world have affected some of our systems, especially those used by our district nursing services.

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New bus service helps patients, visitors and staff reach Sunderland Royal Hospital

18th July 2024

The 599 route links it with the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP), the Nissan car plant, Sunderland city centre, and Jarrow and Hebburn town centres.

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