NHS colleagues to be recognised with Freedom of the Borough as events mark impact of COVID on South Tyneside communities

9th March 2023

South Tyneside will remember loved ones lost to COVID-19 and pay tribute to the strength and resilience of communities as final preparations are made for two special events this week.

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Our Trust gets ready to support World Kidney Day

7th March 2023

Our Renal Unit will be on hand to talk to visitors about dialysis and organ donation, while landmarks across Sunderland will glow in the day's colours to mark the event.

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Trust Outpatients department presented with Healthwatch Sunderland Star Awards

6th March 2023

Hospital teams who treat hundreds of patients every week have been praised for the care they give following overwhelming feedback thanking them for their dedication.

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Sue’s a star as she lifts national Lifetime Achievement Award

2nd March 2023

Sue Robason, Acting Domestic and Linen Manager for CHoICE, has been recognised with a national award for the dedication she's shown during her career.

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Midwife who has welcomed generations of Mackems gets set for retirement

28th February 2023

Our Trust has said a farewell and thank you to Lynn Metcalfe after she retired from her role as a midwife after 30 years of welcoming babies into the world.

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Memorials to remember the impact of COVID to be unveiled across South Tyneside

28th February 2023

Lasting monuments are being installed to acknowledge those lost to the virus and the dedication shown by the NHS, care services and other key workers during the pandemic.

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Colleagues in the running for national awards for their work to keep hospitals clean and running smoothly

21st February 2023

Two colleagues who play an integral part ensuring hospital facilities run smoothly have been shortlisted for national awards.

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Buildings to glow red for World Encephalitis Day after Trust answers couple’s call for support

20th February 2023

Two of our hospitals are to be lit up in the colour after a family with first hand experience of the condition got in touch to ask for support in raising awareness.

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Delight as Trust is shortlisted in hattrick of titles in this year's Bright Ideas in Health Awards

10th February 2023

Congratulations to three of our colleagues as they are confirmed as finalists in this year's celebrations led by the Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC).

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Hospital information events planned as Healthwatch Sunderland supports new amputee community group

8th February 2023

A new support group for people with amputations will host a series of information events within our Trust after it was launched with the support of a health and social care champion.

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