International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD): Taking part in research doesn't have to be difficult...
Jennifer Smith from South Shields recently took part in the COLO-COHORT study at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and found the experience quick, easy and straightforward.
Local NHS asks public to keep doing your bit and use services sensibly as restrictions continue to ease
Front-line NHS teams in Sunderland and South Tyneside are asking people to do their bit and use health services sensibly as restrictions continue to ease.
Visiting re-introduced safely on adult inpatient wards at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is safely easing some of its visitor restrictions next week by introducing a booking system on its adult inpatient wards to allow patients to have precious time with their loved ones.
Quiet room brings comfort for end of life patients and their families
Caring teams from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have created a quiet room in the emergency department to support patients at end of life who want to spend precious time with loved ones.
Innovative Sexual Health Services recognised with national award
Sexual Health Services in Gateshead and South Tyneside have been recognised nationally for their dynamic approach to providing young people friendly services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trust welcomes CQC quality report showing ‘clear and effective infection and prevention processes’ during COVID-19
Leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have welcomed a quality report published today by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a focused inspection of its infection, prevention and control (IPC) measures. During March, CQC inspectors visited Sunderland Royal Hospital and the Trust’s community Intermediate Care Assessment and Rehabilitation (ICAR) unit based at Houghton Primary Care Centre and spoke with staff and patients.
Married couple thank ‘fantastic’ hospital staff who saved their lives
Husband and wife Peter and Sheila Kirkup have safely returned home after both fighting COVID-19 at Sunderland Royal Hospital and have credited the ‘fantastic’ care they received from staff for saving their lives.
Community Matron is a shining star
A community matron from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has been honoured through a national awards programme that recognises nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who inspire those they work with and show exceptional care to patients and their families.
Sunderland is first to connect health and social care data
Health and social care services in Sunderland are the first in the North East and North Cumbria to securely view and share vital medical information. Hospitals, GPs, community services, mental health specialists and adult social care all hold different electronic records about patients. This means that people are often asked the same questions at various points in their health and care journey.
Trust scoops silver award for better health at work
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating after being recognised for its efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of its staff.
