Pressure mounting on NHS services
Health leaders in the region are warning that NHS staff are facing increasing incidents of abuse from the public as the healthcare system braces itself for the very busy winter period.
COVID-19 patient thanks lifesaving teams as he heads home
Michael Evans, 68, spent three months at South Tyneside District Hospital after he became ill with coronavirus and has expressed his gratitude for the care he has been given.
Family of Sunderland-born footballing supremo thank NHS staff in fundraising appeal
Footballer Jordan's dad Brian and step mum Donna are leading an appeal to raise £85,000 as they want to repay the NHS following the businessman's own cancer treatment.
Parents-to-be make cross-country dash in labour to make it back to home town for birth of their son
When Alex Payton and Mark Robson realised their baby was on the way after a family wedding, they headed straight back to their hometown so he would be welcomed into the world by the team which helped them through their pregnancy.
Pharmacy welcomes robot to the team as it moves into new hospital space as part of £800,000 project
A robot which can dispense medications at the touch of a few buttons is being used to make a hospital pharmacy service quicker and safer after it moved into a new space.
Staff hailed for being the “heart” of local Trust as leaders look ahead to investment plans
Thanking staff at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust for their amazing efforts during the COVID-19 was the resounding message that came out of the Trust’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Wards welcome medical school’s students as they begin their placements with our Trust
The Trust has welcomed 48 University of Sunderland medical students as they begin their placement on our wards.
New £2 million endoscopy unit welcomed by patients and staff
A new endoscopy unit has been launched at South Tyneside District Hospital with excellent feedback from patients and its staff.
Invitation to community and voluntary sector to support engagement for the Path to Excellence programme
A major NHS change programme to create outstanding future hospital services as part of the ‘Path to Excellence’ clinical transformation programme is asking local community and voluntary organisations to help ensure their service users’ views are heard.
Visiting re-introduced safely on adult inpatient wards at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust is safely easing some of its visitor restrictions by introducing a booking system on its adult inpatient wards to allow patients to have precious time with their loved ones once more.
