Get stocked up for summer Bank Holiday break, as NHS urges people to stay safe over weekend

19th August 2024

People are being urged to make sure they are ready for the long weekend as local NHS leaders look ahead to the August bank holiday.

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NHS urges public stay safe and be prepared ahead of the August bank holiday

16th August 2024

People across the North East and North Cumbria are being reminded to be prepared, stay safe and ensure they have enough medicine cabinet supplies over the August bank holiday.

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Artificial Intelligence tech set to stay as it proves its worth in the fight against bowel cancer

14th August 2024

Technology which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to spot abnormalities which may lead to bowel cancer is set to stay after a research study showed its value.

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Trust celebrates with two finalists in the PEN National Awards 2024

14th August 2024

Our Macmillan Personalised Care Team has been shortlisted in the Patient Experience Network National Awards.

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Hospital team rally round to organise ward wedding for patient

7th August 2024

Ward staff turned wedding planners to organise a whirlwind ceremony after hearing one of their seriously ill patients had been due to exchange vows later this year.

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Award-winning apprentice shines a light on how learning helps our patients

2nd August 2024

Kelly Craggs, our Macmillan Lead Nurse, discusses her studies with the University of Sunderland after scooping a regional accolade.

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Region's NHS urges public to come forward for care as usual – during GP collective action

1st August 2024

The region's NHS is reminding the public to come forward for care as usual, and to help by choosing the right service for their needs, as collective action by GP services starts today.  

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Graduate doctors ready to care for patients as Trust welcomes them for the next stage of their training

31st July 2024

More new doctors than ever before have been welcomed by hospital leaders as the graduates get ready to set out on the next stage of their training.

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Information about overnight closures of John Reid Road entrance at South Tyneside District Hospital

26th July 2024

Access will be restricted while roadwork improvements are carried out ahead of the Great North Run.

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Patients benefit from best tech as surgical theatre is kitted out with latest kit

26th July 2024

A £1 million revamp of a hospital theatre has been unveiled, giving surgeons access to the latest technology to carry out life-saving operations and patients quicker recovery times.

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