Landmarks to glow red for research as NHS celebrates difference it makes to lives
Landmarks across South Tyneside and Sunderland are to be lit up in red in recognition of the part clinical research makes in healthcare and saving lives.
First patients welcomed to new £10 million Integrated Diagnostic Centre
Patients are now receiving lifesaving tests and scans at a new purpose built facility in South Tyneside.
Help us to help you during junior doctor strike
Leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are asking for the public’s support as the Trust prepares for three days of industrial action and disruption to NHS services this week.
NHS teams ready to mark Pride Month and join in regional celebrations as they support the LGBT+ community
Health teams are lending their support to Pride Month as they prepare to join in one of the North East’s biggest LGBT+ events.
Australia’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer visits Sunderland hospital where her career started
Australia’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (CNMO) returned to the hospital where she launched her career as she met NHS leaders and toured her old department.
Local GP takes on new role to help strengthen links between hospital and community healthcare
A doctor who has helped lead healthcare in the community for decades is using his experience improve links between hospital and community healthcare.
Be prepared call from NHS as sunny bank holiday approaches
Get set for the Bank Holiday weekend – that’s the message from healthcare leaders as they prepare for the upcoming three day break.
Off duty nurse praised for help in saving man’s life
A nurse who helps treat heart patients joined in rescue efforts to save a man’s life by giving him CPR while off duty.
Centre relaunches sessions to keep patients with dementia busy
A hospital hub is open once again for inpatients after it had to close its door due to the pandemic.
Leading cancer nurse future-proofing region’s patient care
Improving life for patients after a cancer diagnosis has been central to the career of one of the region’s leading cancer nurses for the last two decades.
