Boost for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust’s nursing workforce
Another overseas recruitment drive by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has resulted in a boost for its nursing workforce. The Trust was able to make 140 job offers during its latest trip to the Philippines.
Patients highly rate cancer care
The vast majority of cancer patients in South Tyneside and Sunderland felt very positive about the care they received, according to a national survey. In the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2018, South Tyneside patients rated their care 9 out of 10 on average, with Sunderland patients rating their care 8.9 out of 10.
Health leaders call on public to share their views during ‘Join Our Journey’ roadshows
Health bosses in South Tyneside, Sunderland and Durham are encouraging members of the public to get involved in a series of public engagement roadshows taking place this autumn.
Appeal to choose the right NHS service with emergency care in South Tyneside and Sunderland under pressure
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is appealing for the public’s help as it continues to deal with pressure on its emergency departments.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust provides food for thought in Malnutrition Awareness Week
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust will launch its Food and Drink Strategy, setting out its commitment to providing nutritious food and ready access to drinks for patients, staff and visitors, during UK Malnutrition Awareness Week, October 14th to 20th 2019.
Introducing Meditech in South Tyneside
On Saturday 5th October South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are installing a new Patient Electronic Record system in south Tyneside called MEDITECH.
Region’s NHS shares future ambitions as part of ‘Join our Journey’ engagement roadshows
NHS leaders across the North East and North Cumbria are encouraging people to get involved in a series of engagement roadshows set to take place over the autumn
NHS organisations across the region come together to issue stark warning to use services properly as pressures increase
NHS organisations across the North East and North Cumbria have come together to issue a stark warning to the public as hospitals and emergency ambulance services are already seeing the impact of the change in seasons and first serious cases of flu.
Chance for nurses to find out about job opportunities in theatres and intensive care in Sunderland and South Tyneside
Nurses and allied health professionals interested in working in operating theatres and in intensive care in Sunderland and South Tyneside hospitals will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Sunderland Royal on Saturday, October 19th.
Ground-breaking hip replacement service for South Tyneside patients
Patients in South Tyneside are among the first in the country to return home within 12 hours of a total hip replacement. Since December 2018, five patients have been able to leave South Tyneside District Hospital on the same day; five more are currently on the waiting list to do the same.
