Service praised for putting patients at the centre of care as inspectors hail its leaders and teamwork as among the best in the UK

27th November 2024

Teamwork makes the dream work – that’s been the key to help a team achieve a glowing inspection of the care it offers patients.

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Former Sunderland AFC player Martin Gray ready to lead sponsored walk to boost children's wards

27th November 2024

Former Sunderland and Darlington footballer Martin is to lead a team on a 33-mile walk between Sunderland Royal Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital to raise funds this Christmas.

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NHS to help patients back to work in North East and North Cumbria

26th November 2024

Health leaders in the region have welcomed new Government money to help people back into work, by offering extra support in health services such as GP practices and hospitals.

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Balance calls for conversation about alcohol industry targeting as BBC Panorama explores rising liver deaths among young women

25th November 2024

Balance, a former dependent drinker and a leading nurse in cancer care have today added their voices to mounting concerns about rising numbers of women dying from alcohol-related causes – and highlight the role of relentless alcohol marketing towards women.

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Dad able to give his daughter away thanks to quick action of wife and NHS

22nd November 2024

A father of the bride was able to lead his daughter down the aisle just a day after he had a stroke thanks to the life-saving actions of his wife Alison and NHS teams who treated him.

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Artist creates iconic murals in Sunderland Royal Hospital to support staff wellbeing

21st November 2024

A Sunderland artist has created three landmark murals for theatre staff spaces to boost morale and staff wellbeing during their breaks. Chris Cummings worked in the sterile services department at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust for 13 years before leaving in 2019 to pursue his art career.

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Team plays its part in marking World COPD Day

19th November 2024

The awareness event takes place on Wednesday, November 20.

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Shoppers asked to bag an extra pair of PJs for patients as #NightwearBeforeChristmas campaign welcomes donations

14th November 2024

An appeal for nighties and pairs of pyjamas to make Christmas a cosy one for hospital patients is underway in the lead up to this festive season.

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STS Charity's £1 million Neonatal Unit revamp and accommodation rooms score praise from Sunderland AFC's Luke O'Nien

13th November 2024

Parents and siblings of babies who need specialist care can now stay close to the newly revamped neonatal ward – with Sunderland AFC’s club captain helping officially open the new rooms.

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A&E Navigator project launched in Sunderland to tackle serious youth violence set to expand

8th November 2024

The initiative set up in Sunderland to foster safer communities is now set to be rolled out in another part of the North East.

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