Seal of approval for endoscopy services in South Tyneside and Sunderland

24th March 2020

Endoscopy services at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have once again been given the official seal of approval for high quality.

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COVID-19 - Trust statement

21st March 2020

The Trust has issued a statement this evening from Medical Director Dr Shaz Wahid

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Keep calm and take sensible steps to protect yourself and others urges region’s NHS

19th March 2020

The region’s NHS is appealing to the public to take sensible steps to help reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  

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#CEADay20

18th March 2020

Our Young Persons' Group has been raising awareness of #CEADay20 by writing pledges on their hands ✋ They encourage everyone to think, spot & speak out against child exploitation and abuse.

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Trust’s award for supporting members of Armed Forces community into NHS employment

11th March 2020

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating a fantastic win in the first-ever Step into Health Awards for its work in recruiting members of the Armed Forces community to the NHS. The Trust won the 'Leading the way as an employer' award for embedding recruitment of veterans and their families into its recruitment processes and acting as an exemplar and sharing good practice with other employers.

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Local NHS staff help to change lives in India

11th March 2020

Staff at a hospital in one of the poorest areas of India are now better equipped to help their local community, thanks to a team of volunteers led by staff from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

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COVID-19 - Trust statement and frequently asked questions

9th March 2020

The Trust has released a statement and some frequently asked questions in relation to COVID-19.

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South Tyneside doctor’s revolutionary research

4th March 2020

Research by a South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust doctor is destined to have a global impact, according to a leading expert in her field.

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Event to help disabled residents stay well

3rd March 2020

Sunderland residents living with disabilities and autism and their family and carers are being given the chance to find out more about how to stay well at a free event today. 

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Patient’s thanks to hospital team who got her life back on track after bowel cancer diagnosis

3rd March 2020

A year on from bowel cancer surgery at South Tyneside District Hospital, a South Shields woman has said a heartfelt thank you to the team who saved her life and is urging everyone to take up invitations for health screening.

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