Professor appointed as President of the British Society of Gastroenterology

26th June 2024

Professor Colin Rees, who works for us as a Consultant Gastroenterologist, has begun his two-year term in the role.

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Patients warned to expect Emergency Department delays as next round of doctors’ industrial action approaches

25th June 2024

NHS leaders have urged people to think about where to seek help before heading to A&E or calling 999 as the next run of industrial action by junior doctors nears.

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Keep emergency care for life-threatening conditions only during strike, says NHS

24th June 2024

Health leaders are calling on patients to use 999 or A&E for life-threatening conditions only as the region's NHS gears up for more industrial action by junior doctors.

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Bellway Durham supports our STS Charity

24th June 2024

The house builder has donated £500 to support the work of STS Charity, the official charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

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Midwife Jamie in running for Best of South Tyneside award

19th June 2024

Jamie Renilson is among those shortlisted at the Shields Gazette ceremony.

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Information shared to help cancer patients get set for their treatment

17th June 2024

Help to get cancer patients fit for their future treatment has been lined up as part of an approach proven to speed up recovery and cut complications.

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'Even one drink a day increases your risk' - Doctor backs new phase of Alcohol is Toxic campaign

10th June 2024

It comes as Balance launches the next part of its awareness drive to run alongside UEFA Euro 2024.

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Only four weeks left to book your COVID-19 booster!

5th June 2024

The countdown is on for people who are at-risk as they are urged book their jab.

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Event to help patients, families and carers in wake of head and neck cancer diagnosis and treatment

3rd June 2024

Experts will be on hand to give patients treated for head and neck cancer the information they need to help them on their recovery journey.

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Get ready for the spring bank holiday plea as NHS prepares for long weekend

22nd May 2024

NHS leaders are asking people to play their part in everyone having a good spring bank holiday as they prepare for the long weekend ahead.

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