Changes to children’s A&E services in South Tyneside confirmed

30th June 2021

Healthcare leaders have confirmed important changes to children’s A&E services in South Tyneside will take place over summer. On Wednesday 4 August 2021, children’s A&E services at South Tyneside District Hospital will change to become a new nurse-led urgent care service.

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Sunderland’s new £36m Eye Hospital takes step forward

30th June 2021

A PLANNING application for Sunderland’s new state-of-the-art Eye Hospital has been submitted to the council, following feedback from patients and the public that has shaped proposals for the £36m facility. 

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Going from strength to strength: Another milestone baby at MLBC

18th June 2021

Midwives at the Midwifery Led Birthing Centre at South Tyneside District Hospital have delivered their 400th baby since opening on August 5, 2019.

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The Reverend Canon Remi Omole takes up the mantle of Lead Chaplain at local NHS Trust

10th June 2021

The Reverend Canon Remi Omole, has been appointed as the new Lead Chaplain at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

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NHS staff and their families take on the world to raise money to beat heart failure

9th June 2021

Dedicated staff and their loved ones at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are taking part in a year-long virtual race around the world to raise money to beat heart failure.

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International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD): Taking part in research doesn't have to be difficult...

20th May 2021

Jennifer Smith from South Shields recently took part in the COLO-COHORT study at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and found the experience quick, easy and straightforward.

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Local NHS asks public to keep doing your bit and use services sensibly as restrictions continue to ease

19th May 2021

Front-line NHS teams in Sunderland and South Tyneside are asking people to do their bit and use health services sensibly as restrictions continue to ease.

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Visiting re-introduced safely on adult inpatient wards at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

18th May 2021

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is safely easing some of its visitor restrictions next week by introducing a booking system on its adult inpatient wards to allow patients to have precious time with their loved ones.

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Quiet room brings comfort for end of life patients and their families

13th May 2021

Caring teams from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have created a quiet room in the emergency department to support patients at end of life who want to spend precious time with loved ones.

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Innovative Sexual Health Services recognised with national award

6th May 2021

Sexual Health Services in Gateshead and South Tyneside have been recognised nationally for their dynamic approach to providing young people friendly services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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