New, extra support for breast cancer patients in the North East
An event will give breast cancer patients a chance to meet others and find out what help is on hand to support them through their treatment and beyond.
Consultant Radiologist celebrates his team’s devotion as he bids farewell to NHS after more than 40 years
Consultant Radiologist Dr Lance Cope has spoken of the “camaraderie, teamwork and unbelievable devotion" of his colleagues towards patients as he begun his retirement.
William does a cracking job of raising a smile from children in hospital at Easter
Whitburn Primary School pupil William Fletcher decided to do his own good turn after people rallied to help his football teams.
Renal unit joins international training programme to share life-saving expertise
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.
Plea for people to prepare for long Bank Holiday weekend as Emergency Departments already face demand
NHS leaders have issued a plea for support ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday as their A&E departments are already under great pressure.
Plan ahead, stay safe and use health services wisely ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday
As the Easter bank holiday approaches, people across the region are being reminded to make sure they are prepared for the long weekend.
Cranes join Sunderland skyline to help build region’s new eye hospital
Sunderland's skyline has undergone a transformation as two towering cranes have been erected to help build the region's eagerly awaited eye hospital.
Fresh welcomes crucial first step in Parliament for a smokefree generation
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.
Milestones met as teams work to give babies and parents best start together
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.
Parliamentarians to hear from people damaged by smoking as Government sets path for a smokefree generation
Today is No Smoking Day, with a call to be made to the government to commit to creating a smokefree generation.