Please don’t bring COVID-19 into our hospitals - #DoYourBit and keep protecting our NHS
Health bosses at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are appealing to patients and their families to keep following the vital rules around COVID-19.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust scoops six prestigious awards
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating after scooping not just one, but six prestigious awards for its innovative work around children’s asthma.
Sunderland Nursing Team honoured in NHS Parliamentary Awards
A team of community nurses, who have used technology to support local care home staff to monitor the day to day health of residents, have been recognised by MPs and NHS leaders in the 2020 Parliamentary Awards.
South Tyneside Midwifery-Led Birthing Centre welcomes its 300th baby
The Midwifery-Led Birthing Centre at South Tyneside District Hospital is celebrating a milestone with the birth of its 300th baby since opening in August last year.
The North East’s health and political leaders have issued the following statement today - 14 days to the end of lockdown on 2 December
We know how difficult it has been to follow a second national lockdown on top of the local restrictions we have been living with for so long. Our doctors, nurses, social care and other key workers would like to join the region’s political leaders and directors of public health in thanking everyone for their efforts.
New consultant brings specialist cardiac care back to South Tyneside and Sunderland
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has expanded its Cardiology Team and appointed a new Consultant who will be able to treat patients needing cardiac devices at their local hospital.
Generous NHS staff make much needed donation to local foodbank
Healthcare workers at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have generously donated hundreds of items to a local foodbank.
Family and friends urged to keep connected with hospital patients through virtual visiting and #SendingLove
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is reminding family and friends of patients that they can still keep in touch with loved ones through virtual visiting or through the Trust’s #SendingLove scheme. Due to the rise of COVID-19 in the community and hospital admissions, the Trust had to take the very difficult decision to once again temporarily suspend visiting across all of its adult inpatient wards back in September. The move was taken to protect staff and patients, many of whom are vulnerable and at higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19.
Public asked to #DoYourBit to protect the NHS by keeping A&E free for serious emergencies
Health leaders across the North East are asking people to do their bit this winter by thinking pharmacy, GP and 111 first, and not just to turn up to emergency (A&E) departments.
Breath of fresh air as smoking shelters are removed from hospital grounds
Smoking shelters have been removed from the grounds of South Tyneside District Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital, cementing South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust’s commitment to become a truly smokefree organisation.
