Staff hailed for being the “heart” of local Trust as leaders look ahead to investment plans
Thanking staff at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust for their amazing efforts during the COVID-19 was the resounding message that came out of the Trust’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Wards welcome medical school’s students as they begin their placements with our Trust
The Trust has welcomed 48 University of Sunderland medical students as they begin their placement on our wards.
New £2 million endoscopy unit welcomed by patients and staff
A new endoscopy unit has been launched at South Tyneside District Hospital with excellent feedback from patients and its staff.
Invitation to community and voluntary sector to support engagement for the Path to Excellence programme
A major NHS change programme to create outstanding future hospital services as part of the ‘Path to Excellence’ clinical transformation programme is asking local community and voluntary organisations to help ensure their service users’ views are heard.
Visiting re-introduced safely on adult inpatient wards at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust is safely easing some of its visitor restrictions by introducing a booking system on its adult inpatient wards to allow patients to have precious time with their loved ones once more.
Macmillan team celebrates volunteers as it takes prize for work with cancer patients
One of the Trust's charity teams has hailed the work of its volunteers following an award win in recognition of the care they offer.
Healthcare leaders update on plans to improve surgical services across South Tyneside and Sunderland
Healthcare leaders in South Tyneside and Sunderland are moving forward on work to create outstanding future hospital services as part of the ‘Path to Excellence’ clinical transformation programme.
Consultant cardiologist among the NHS heroes named as official starters for 2021 Great North Run
A Cardiologist, a Nurse, an Occupational Health Lead and a Community Nurse have been named as the official starters of this year’s Great North Run in recognition of the efforts of all NHS staff during the pandemic.
Lockdown training sessions lead to success on the show field as NHS staff lift titles in strongman competition
Rock-lifting fitness sessions on the beach have resulted in wins after a team of workmates took home a host of titles in a strongman competition.
Nursing staff help Bob celebrate his big birthday milestone
A patient’s 100th birthday was celebrated with song and special decorations thanks to a team of nurses who ensured he had a day to remember.
