William does a cracking job of raising a smile from children in hospital at Easter

28th March 2024

Whitburn Primary School pupil William Fletcher decided to do his own good turn after people rallied to help his football teams.

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Renal unit joins international training programme to share life-saving expertise

27th March 2024

Kidney specialists from across the world will learn from experts here in the North East after Sunderland Royal Hospital was awarded status as a training centre.

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Plea for people to prepare for long Bank Holiday weekend as Emergency Departments already face demand

26th March 2024

NHS leaders have issued a plea for support ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday as their A&E departments are already under great pressure. 

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Plan ahead, stay safe and use health services wisely ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday

25th March 2024

As the Easter bank holiday approaches, people across the region are being reminded to make sure they are prepared for the long weekend.

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Cranes join Sunderland skyline to help build region’s new eye hospital

21st March 2024

Sunderland's skyline has undergone a transformation as two towering cranes have been erected to help build the region's eagerly awaited eye hospital. 

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Fresh welcomes crucial first step in Parliament for a smokefree generation

20th March 2024

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was today laid before the House of Commons, raises the age of sale for all tobacco products one year every year from 2027 onwards.

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Milestones met as teams work to give babies and parents best start together

14th March 2024

Teams working to meet a world-wide standard to help give babies the best start in life through breastfeeding and bonding are celebrating after reaching a series of milestones.

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Parliamentarians to hear from people damaged by smoking as Government sets path for a smokefree generation

13th March 2024

Today is No Smoking Day, with a call to be made to the government to commit to creating a smokefree generation.

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NHS staff head for India to help pass on lifesaving and changing medical skills

12th March 2024

A team of NHS staff from the North East and beyond have shared their skills to train up fellow healthcare staff in India.

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Army veteran takes to the wards to help strengthen support for patients who have served in Armed Forces

8th March 2024

Meet our first veteran volunteer recruit who is visiting hospital wards to check in on patients who have also served in the Armed Forces.

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