Local hospitals make plea ahead of junior doctor and consultant strike action
NHS leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are appealing for help from the public as local hospitals prepare for co-ordinated industrial action from both junior doctors and consultants.
Green light for region’s new Eye Hospital as construction moves one step closer
Leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) and Sunderland City Council have confirmed a key milestone in the development of a state-of-the-art new Eye Hospital for the region.
Don't underestimate flu, protect your child with a free vaccine
As children settle back into the classroom, parents and carers are being urged to be wise and make sure their children are immunised against flu this winter.
Dad struck by heart attack during Great North Run to cross the finishing line thanks to cardiac teams
A dad who had a heart attack during last year’s Great North Run is set to complete this year’s event thanks to cardiology teams who saved his life and got him back to fitness.
Dad believed to be GNR’s only North East home dialysis patient set to run alongside his doctor
Craig Hill will and his consultant Dr Saeed Ahmed will both take part in this Sunday's Great North Run to raise funds for kidney charities.
State-of-the-art robot takes centre stage in £750,000 pharmacy revamp
A self-cleaning robot which learns from its work is now helping dispense medicines in double-quick time at our new Outpatient Pharmacy at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Vehicles sent to the frontline of Ukraine conflict as emergency doctor helps lead support effort
A Ukrainian doctor and his friends have helped take former ambulances and other vehicles from the North East to help rescue injured military fighting in his home country.
Partnership aims to crackdown on antisocial behaviour on hospital sites
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has issued a warning that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated on any of its sites
Local hospitals make plea ahead of junior doctor strike action
People are being urged to be prepared for the long holiday weekend ahead following on from a two-day strike by consultants.
Maternity teams set out on journey to give babies the best start in life
Teams who help bring the next generation into the world have launched a programme which will educate and support families as they set out on parenthood.
