Maternity teams set out on journey to give babies the best start in life
Teams who help bring the next generation into the world have launched a programme which will educate and support families as they set out on parenthood.
NHS plea to public ahead of bank holiday and industrial action
NHS teams in the region are urging the public to plan ahead as two days of industrial action by consultants and the Bank Holiday weekend approaches.
Hospital volunteers exchange vows after finding love again
A couple who help lead a hospital charity swapped their shop counter for the altar after finding love during lockdown.
Unwell hedgehog takes unexpected visit to South Tyneside Emergency Department
A team of hospital nurses had a prickly situation to deal with late into Sunday night when an ill hedgehog found its way into the emergency department at South Tyneside District Hospital.
England’s wonder women celebrated as Fans Museum visits patients
FIFA Women's World Cup fever helped bring history to life for patients as they joined in a session dedicated to the Beautiful Game.
Hospitals make plea ahead of junior doctor strike action
NHS leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are appealing for help from the public as local hospitals brace themselves for another round of industrial action.
NHS call for people to only use A&E for life threatening emergencies
NHS leaders are reminding the public to only call 999 for an ambulance or attend A&E for life-threatening conditions or injuries only, as the region's health services plan for further strike action this week.
Patients rate STSFT cancer care amongst best in the NHS
Patients undergoing cancer care with us have rated care in their local hospitals amongst the very best in the NHS.
Breastival makes its return to help mark world-wide celebration
Parents will be pampered and get the chance to play with their little one at events to help champion breastfeeding.
Work underway to construct new care unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital
Construction is well under way to build a new unit which will welcome patients, hosting tests and treatments which will help tackle hospital bed pressures.
