NHS staff step up for hospital charity in the Great North Run
More than 30 runners are lacing up their trainers for the AJ Bell Great North Run as they support STS Charity this weekend. Over half of those are staff from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, running to raise funds its very own dedicated charity, as well as the Vision Appeal.
Government Emergency Alert test – Sunday, 7 September
The UK Government is testing the system on this date at 3pm.
Vape warning after fire leaves hospital patient with burns and ward room damaged
Hospital leaders have issued an urgent safety warning after a patient set herself on fire after it is believed she vaped in her hospital bed while wearing an oxygen mask.
'It's never too late to catch up' – parents and carers urged to protect their children with MMR vaccine
Parents and carers are being reminded that 'it's never too late to catch up' and urged to ensure their children have both doses of the MMR vaccine to avoid the 'real risk' of a measles outbreak.
Children’s eye health in sight as work gathers pace on region’s new Eye Hospital
With just 11 months to go until welcoming its first patients, healthcare leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have revealed what to expect for children and young people if they need to visit the region’s new Eye Hospital.
Dan delivers, from placement to full-time success at Choice
Hard work, dedication and a little help from NHS England Choices College in South Tyneside has paid off for Dan Martin, who’s just landed a full-time role at Choice.
New scheme to help patients recover better after leaving hospital
A new programme called Guiding You Home is working to help patients in South Tyneside and Sunderland leave hospital sooner – and recover better once they're at home.
STS Charity and Studio6 team up to champion women’s health across Sunderland and South Tyneside
STS Charity, the official charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, has partnered with Studio6, a community-based personal training facility for women, to promote health and wellbeing and raise vital funds to support patients, families and staff. This collaboration aims to empower women across Sunderland and South Tyneside, especially those affected by illness, undergoing treatment, or navigating specific women’s health challenges.
University of Sunderland medical student wins national prize at UK kidney conference
Shahmir Rashid was invited to join a research project led by our Wellbeing and Consultant Nephrologist Dr Sarah McCloskey.
Get ready for busy Bank Holiday call as region hosts big sporting events and more
NHS leaders have urged people to get ready for the busy Bank Holiday so they can enjoy the last big weekend of the summer.
