Barbara bids farewell after more than 50 years with the NHS
A radiographer who spent her career with one team is enjoying her retirement after spending more than 50 years caring for patients on the frontline of the NHS.
Help make patients’ Christmas in hospital an extra cosy one
Our Nightwear Before Christmas campaign is back as we welcome gifts to help our older patients have a cosy time on our wards this festive time.
Warning issued to domestic abusers ahead of World Cup as victims offered support
Advice is being given to people who fear they're at risk from domestic abuse as perpetrators are warned they are the only ones responsible for their behaviour by police preparing for a rise in incidents during the World Cup.
£29.7 million cash ‘injection’ to secure drug manufacturing in region’s NHS for next 20 years
NHS patients across the North East and North Cumbria are set to benefit from a major capital investment to expand pharmaceutical services across the region’s entire hospital network.
World Diabetes Day: NHS diet to help hundreds to fight Type 2 diabetes in the North East and North Cumbria
The NHS in the North East and North Cumbria has introduced a service to help hundreds of people beat Type 2 diabetes by losing weight.
Service to give families a chance to remember their lost babies
A memorial service will be held this weekend to support families who have been affected by baby loss.
Emergency Department opens new state-of-the-art resus area for patients in South Tyneside
Emergency care staff at South Tyneside District Hospital have today begun treating patients in a new state-of-the-art resus area thanks to a major investment in the hospital’s Emergency Department.
First patients undergo heart MRI scans in Sunderland as Trust launches new life-saving service
Life-saving scans have been launched through a new service at Sunderland Royal Hospital which will give cardiologists vital information they need to treat a range of heart conditions.
Work under way to set up new £3 million Critical Care Unit at South Tyneside District Hospital
Construction work is progressing as we invest £3 million into creating a new Critical Care Unit at South Tyneside District Hospital.
Prescriptions at the push of a button prove hit with patients after hospital's 24/7 vending machine is put to the test
A hospital has become the first in the country to install a vending machine which allows patients to access their prescription medication 24/7 at the touch of a few buttons.
