One year to go! Countdown begins for region’s new Eye Hospital

18th July 2025

Set to open in summer 2026, work remains on track to welcome patients from across the North East and North Cumbria.

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Surgeon who started as a hospital porter starts his retirement

17th July 2025

Ben Banerjee dedicated more than 40 years to the NHS and has received an Honorary Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Sunderland as he began his retirement.

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Award-winning apprentice making an impact in patient care

16th July 2025

Yan Cunningham has been recognised with an award for her dedication in advancing Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) research at our Trust.

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Sunderland doctor due to start her career in the hospital where she was born

11th July 2025

Jess Rainbow will begin her foundation training this summer in Sunderland Royal Hospital after graduating from the University of Sunderland's School of Medicine.

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Team carries out first operation of its kind to try and prevent bowel cancer

7th July 2025

A team has carried out the first operation of its kind in our region as they helped a patient undergo a procedure which aims to keep them well and prevent bowel cancer.

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Trust already forging the way as NHS launches 10 year forward plan

4th July 2025

Healthcare for people across South Tyneside and Sunderland is already on the right path after the Government launched its vision for the next decade of the NHS.

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The best is going to get bigger – region’s specialist eye hospital looks to the future with its busy cataract service

30th June 2025

A team which offers a gold standard service will boost its sight-saving care as it looks to treat even more patients when it moves into a new hospital fit for the future.

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More than half of North East adults aware of increased cancer risk because of alcohol

23rd June 2025

This week the World Cancer Research Fund has launched Cancer Prevention Action Week, which runs until Sunday, June 29, to highlight links between alcohol and cancer.

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Region's NHS advice for women on weight loss injections during pregnancy & breastfeeding

18th June 2025
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Our new eye hospital goes green - from its roof to recycling plans

16th June 2025

The finishing touches are being made to an energy hub which will help power the North East’s first gas-free hospital as the main building it is put under wraps for the next phase of work.

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