New parents rate maternity care in South Tyneside and Sunderland amongst the best in the NHS
Maternity services at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as some of the best in the country according to people who have used local services.
Nursing apprenticeship ready to help plug NHS skills gap
At a time of ongoing national NHS staff shortages, the University of Sunderland hopes to boost north-east healthcare by developing a highly-skilled workforce through its Higher and Degree Apprenticeship programmes.
Praise for consultants who led on women’s health across hospitals as new starters take on the task
Consultants who have almost 200 years of experience between them have bid farewell to their service as they begin their retirement.
Challenge gets to the art of how minds react to age and conditions
A competition is challenging people to use their creative side to come up with an artwork to represent the impact of conditions on the brain.
Parents urged to book any missed MMR vaccine appointments after warning of 'real risk' of measles outbreaks
Parents and carers are being urged to get their children vaccinated after UK health experts warn of the “real risk" of a measles outbreak.
Off-duty doctor praised after going to the aid of seriously hurt biker following collision
A doctor who stopped at the scene of a crash has been praised for her quick-thinking actions to help treat a seriously injured motorcyclist.
Thank you Mam – Sue’s transplant story tells of the gift of life
The retired PA from Houghton-le-Spring has explained how her life changed when her mother Ann stepped forward to gift one of her kidneys.
Here’s to 100 years of life – Patients celebrate golden anniversary of transplant operations
A double celebration has been held for two patients who are marking the ‘golden’ moment since their lives were saved when relatives stepped forward to donate a kidney.
Bus ready to visit Sunderland to mark Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week
The Melissa Bus will pull into Sunderland Royal Hospital to share information.
St Benedict's Hospice to host its annual remembrance service
The service will be held this Sunday.
