Balance calls for conversation about alcohol industry targeting as BBC Panorama explores rising liver deaths among young women
Balance, a former dependent drinker and a leading nurse in cancer care have today added their voices to mounting concerns about rising numbers of women dying from alcohol-related causes – and highlight the role of relentless alcohol marketing towards women.
Dad able to give his daughter away thanks to quick action of wife and NHS
A father of the bride was able to lead his daughter down the aisle just a day after he had a stroke thanks to the life-saving actions of his wife Alison and NHS teams who treated him.
Artist creates iconic murals in Sunderland Royal Hospital to support staff wellbeing
A Sunderland artist has created three landmark murals for theatre staff spaces to boost morale and staff wellbeing during their breaks. Chris Cummings worked in the sterile services department at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust for 13 years before leaving in 2019 to pursue his art career.
Team plays its part in marking World COPD Day
The awareness event takes place on Wednesday, November 20.
Shoppers asked to bag an extra pair of PJs for patients as #NightwearBeforeChristmas campaign welcomes donations
An appeal for nighties and pairs of pyjamas to make Christmas a cosy one for hospital patients is underway in the lead up to this festive season.
STS Charity's £1 million Neonatal Unit revamp and accommodation rooms score praise from Sunderland AFC's Luke O'Nien
Parents and siblings of babies who need specialist care can now stay close to the newly revamped neonatal ward – with Sunderland AFC’s club captain helping officially open the new rooms.
A&E Navigator project launched in Sunderland to tackle serious youth violence set to expand
The initiative set up in Sunderland to foster safer communities is now set to be rolled out in another part of the North East.
Over 100 lung cancers detected in South Tyneside and Sunderland thanks to health checks
Over 100 cancers have been detected through a Lung Health Check programme at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Since the programme’s introduction in October 2022, over 22,000 people have come forward for their check.
5k event which brings cancer community together marks first year
The Sunderland event is open to patients and their loved ones so they can have a chat with our team as they walk, jog or run the course.
New service keeps patients with pacemakers closer to home for their MRI for the first time
A dedicated service has launched to help patients who have had devices fitted to help their hearts stay local for their MRI scan.
