Sunderland Eye Infirmary praised for excellence in cataract surgery in new national NHS report
Sunderland Eye Infirmary, the region’s specialist eye hospital and centre of excellence for ophthalmology care, has been praised in a new national NHS report for its effective delivery of high-volume cataract surgery. The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) report makes a series of recommendations for improving NHS care for patients with a range of eye problems.
New Year plea from region’s NHS to use services wisely
At the start of 2020, the North East and North Cumbria’s NHS is reiterating its plea to the public to use services wisely amid extremely high numbers of people accessing emergency healthcare services.
New electronic system helping South Tyneside and Sunderland patients to manage their outpatient appointments
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is pioneering a new electronic system which is making it easier for patients to manage their outpatient appointments.
90th baby born at midwifery-led birthing centre
The new midwifery-led birthing centre at South Tyneside District Hospital has celebrated the birth of the 90th baby since its opening last August. Amy Forbister had a water birth and her son weighed 7lb 9oz. The as yet unnamed baby boy is the first child for Amy, 33, an art technician, and her partner, electrician Dean Bowmaker, 28.
NHS appeal to use vital services wisely this New Year
As we head into the New Year celebrations, the NHS across the North East is continuing to ask members of the public to use NHS services wisely as emergency departments and the ambulance service report unprecedented demand across the region on their services.
Schoolchildren receive vital protection against flu
Thousands of children in 223 primary schools in South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead have received the nasal flu vaccine so far this year from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust’s school-based immunisation service.
Creative students have designs on enhancing patient experience
Students from Teesside University’s MIMA School of Art & Design are involved in a project to help enhance patient experience at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.
Region’s NHS launches major public awareness campaign in appeal for people to help our vital services by using them wisely
The NHS across the North East and North Cumbria is today launching a major public awareness campaign in a bid to help ease pressure on busy frontline teams and make sure people use our valuable NHS resources wisely.
Footballers win hearts of young patients at Christmas
South Shields Football Club gained some new fans on a visit to South Tyneside District Hospital to deliver Christmas gifts for young patients. Players and staff brought along sackfuls of toys and games – and footballs, of course – to spread festive cheer in the children’s day unit and children’s emergency department.
Children’s Christmas thank-you to hospital staff
About 350 pupils, aged from four to 11, at St Benet’s RC Primary School, in Fulwell, have been making Christmas cards to be given to nurses and doctors who will be on duty at Sunderland Royal Hospital over the festive period.
