CHoICE procurement team shortlisted for two prestigious awards
The City Hospitals Independent Sunderland Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE), Procurement Team is celebrating after being nominated for two prestigious accolades.
New maternal mental health service launches across South Tyneside and Sunderland
New and expectant mams or birth people, who suffer trauma as a result of pregnancy or giving birth can now get support from a new Maternal Mental Health Service.
Patients reminded to use 24/7 emergency phone line for Sunderland Eye Infirmary
A new 24/7 emergency phone line for people with urgent eye problems will remain in place after proving to be a success with patients and reducing the need for unnecessary hospital visits.
Helping hands to support patients leaving hospital in Sunderland
Patients over the age of 50, are set to benefit from a new support service that aims to make the transition from hospital to home better for them and their loved ones.
Poems win prizes as team is recognised for words to mark World Parkinson’s Day
A team who helps people with Parkinson’s Disease has won praise for expressing their support for patients through poetry.
Artificial Intelligence clinical trial at South Tyneside District Hospital is a UK first
The first UK clinical trial of an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) device is underway with the potential to save many lives lost to bowel cancer – with the first 500 patients now through the study.
Ukrainian doctor and NHS friends launch appeal to raise funds to help save lives in his home country
A Ukrainian emergency department doctor and a fellow NHS worker are leading a campaign to raise funds to buy vehicles and medical supplies to send to his home country.
Critical care worker among NHS staff to lead staff collections for Ukraine
A Ukrainian-born nurse and her colleagues have rallied round to gather scores of supplies ready to be sent to help those affected by the conflict in her home country.
Football supporters who helped save fellow fans’ lives join in course to keep on top of their CPR skills
NHS staff who used their resuscitation skills to help save the lives of two fellow football fans have topped up their training so they are always ready to put their advanced lifesaving skills to the test.
Specialist scanner helps patients access care closer to home
A new specialist scanner, which helps to diagnose cancer, has arrived in South Tyneside meaning patients can have their scans much closer to home.
