Region's NHS reminds public to only use 999 and A&E if their condition is life-threatening
The region's NHS has issued an urgent plea for people to only use A&E or 999 if their condition is life threatening and to think of alternative services such as local pharmacies, GPs, NHS111 online.
Trust creates new role to support serving members of the Armed Forces and veterans as awards are unveiled
Our work to champion members of our Armed Forces and those who have served has been officially rubber stamped.
Quit smoking in 2023 for better health, more money and less stress
People who smoke are being encouraged to quit this New Year to improve life in 2023 with better health, more money and less stress.
Public appeal as health and social care services under extreme pressure
Health and social care leaders in South Tyneside and Sunderland are asking the public for support as services come under record levels of pressure. As the festive period approaches, all health and social care services are experiencing the highest levels of pressure ever seen in the run up to Christmas.
Appeal to hospital visitors to help protect against winter illnesses
Healthcare leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are appealing to local people not to visit their loved ones in hospital if they feel unwell.
Neonatal Unit steps into Christmas by walking the 1,300-plus mile distance between festive markets to raise funds for families
A team of colleagues who care for premature babies are walking their way between winter wonderlands to make hospital visits better for families this Christmas and beyond.
Lives to be saved with new hospital support for smokers to quit
Lives to be saved with new hospital support for smokers to quit
Make sure repeat prescriptions are on your list ahead of Christmas
With the festive season now here, health and care teams are urging people to make sure they have their repeat prescriptions on their list ahead of Christmas.
Join us for our Christmas carol services
This December marks the return of our Trust carol concerts following the pandemic - and everyone is welcome to celebrate with us.
New NHS staff welcomed to the North East as Trust looks to keep international talent here in our region
A warm welcome has been extended to more than 100 international nurses who are launching their NHS careers here in the North East.
