Dad believed to be GNR’s only North East home dialysis patient set to run alongside his doctor
Craig Hill will and his consultant Dr Saeed Ahmed will both take part in this Sunday's Great North Run to raise funds for kidney charities.
State-of-the-art robot takes centre stage in £750,000 pharmacy revamp
A self-cleaning robot which learns from its work is now helping dispense medicines in double-quick time at our new Outpatient Pharmacy at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Vehicles sent to the frontline of Ukraine conflict as emergency doctor helps lead support effort
A Ukrainian doctor and his friends have helped take former ambulances and other vehicles from the North East to help rescue injured military fighting in his home country.
Partnership aims to crackdown on antisocial behaviour on hospital sites
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has issued a warning that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated on any of its sites
Local hospitals make plea ahead of junior doctor strike action
People are being urged to be prepared for the long holiday weekend ahead following on from a two-day strike by consultants.
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.
