Midwife Charlotte lifts national title for her help to support families through baby loss

27th April 2023

A midwife who has launched a ground breaking care service for families following the loss of a baby has become an award winner for her work.

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Don’t get caught out - call ahead of double Bank Holiday as NHS gears up for May Day and King’s Coronation

26th April 2023

Healthcare leaders are asking people to be prepared for the double bank holidays ahead and use the right services if they feel unwell over the next few weeks.

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Artificial Intelligence study aimed at preventing second biggest cancer killer comes to a close

20th April 2023

A research trial putting Artificial Intelligence to the test has recruited its final patient as the team leading the study now look at how it could help save lives from bowel cancer.

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Patients in need of extra protection against COVID-19 invited to sign up for next jab

13th April 2023

People across the North East and North Cumbia who need additional cover to fight COVID-19 are being invited to top-up their immunity this spring.

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Memorial statue unveiled to Tip the therapy dog

12th April 2023

A sculpture created in memory of a recue pet who help bring smiles to hundreds of patients and hospital staff has been unveiled.

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Region’s hospital bosses warn of further disruption to NHS services during junior doctor four day walk out 

5th April 2023

Health bosses at NHS Foundation Trusts across the region are warning patients and the public to expect further disruption to NHS hospital services next week.

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Improving hospital discharge at Sunderland Royal Hospital

4th April 2023

People in Sunderland are being asked for their views to help improve hospital discharge at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

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England and Liverpool FC footballer Jordan Henderson’s dad scores his own fundraising goal to save lives

29th March 2023

Jordan Henderson’s dad, Brian is celebrating a victory after the international footballing community helped him and wife Donna buy cutting edge kit to diagnose cancer and more.

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Choose the right health services this Easter bank holiday

28th March 2023

NHS leaders are reminding everyone to be prepared, stay safe and use the right NHS services this Easter.

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Scanners arrive at new £10 million diagnostic centre in South Tyneside

23rd March 2023

Lifesaving scanners have been craned into place as plans progress at pace to open a new £10 million Integrated Diagnostic Centre at South Tyneside District Hospital.

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