Hospital among the first in Europe to welcome new neonatal X-ray machine thanks to £70,000 Red Sky Foundation donation

27th September 2022

A neonatal unit has welcomed a specialist X-ray machine to help its youngest patients thanks to the family of a girl born with a heart defect who continue to give back to the NHS.

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Healthcare services and Her Majesty the Queen's funeral

16th September 2022

Our Trust is deeply saddened Her Majesty the Queen has passed away and will join our staff, patients and communities in mourning for her funeral on Monday, while working hard to ensure as many services as possible can continue.

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Autumn vaccination gets underway to protect the most vulnerable this winter

14th September 2022

NHS vaccination teams across the region are offering COVID-19 boosters and annual flu vaccination to those at greatest risk from both viruses.

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Our NHS staff get ready for this year’s Great North Run as route returns to South Tyneside

5th September 2022

NHS heroes are counting down their final Great North Run training sessions as they get set to raise funds to help support patients.

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Countdown begins for re-opening of Midwifery-Led Birthing Centre in South Tyneside

2nd September 2022

Families will once again be able to deliver their babies in South Tyneside as healthcare leaders confirm the re-opening date for the Borough’s Midwifery-Led Birthing Centre.

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Community nurse presented with Cavell Star Award following exceptional care of a patient

30th August 2022

A nurse has said she is “humbled but proud” after she was presented with an award for the care she showed a patient.

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National Fraud Initiative – Fair Processing Notice

25th August 2022

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is required to protect the public funds it administers.

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Double celebration as our work to support reservists and veterans is recognised

23rd August 2022

We are delighted our work to support reservists and veterans has been recognised with two titles.

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Breastival and brunch events lined up to mark World Breastfeeding Week

1st August 2022

Bunting and banners are at the ready for a celebration which will bring together mams as part of a support network launched to help them breastfeed their baby.

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Parent education classes return to Midwifery-Led Birthing Centre as work continues on plans to reopen for births

26th July 2022

Parents-to-be are discovering what to expect and skills to help them care for their new born babies and each other, as parent education classes return to South Tyneside.

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