Celebrating our nurses, midwifes and surgical stars as next generation encouraged to take first steps on career ladder

11th May 2022

A calendar of events has been put together to mark a series of days which shine a light on the careers of nurses, midwives and Operating Department Practitioners.

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Families invited to gather together for children's memorial service

11th May 2022

South Tyneside families will gather at a memorial service for children this weekend in the first event of its kind to be held in the borough since COVID restrictions ended. 

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New end of life and palliative care service launches in South Tyneside

9th May 2022

A new end of life and palliative care service has launched in South Tyneside, giving people more choice about where they spend the last days of their life

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Footpath closure at Sunderland Royal Hospital as work starts on substation

3rd May 2022

The footpath close to the Staff Health Club will be closed off for months while work is carried out to set up a new substation.

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Visiting further eased on adult inpatient wards at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

29th April 2022

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust will further easing some of its visitor restrictions on Tuesday 3rd May by welcoming two named visitors to spend time with patients each day on to its adult inpatient wards

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COVID-19 patient with longest stay in hospital’s ICCU during pandemic continues to recover

29th April 2022

A COVID-19 patient who spent the longest amount of time on a hospital’s Integrated Critical Care Unit (ICCU) since the outbreak of Coronavirus has begun the next stage of his recovery.

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CHoICE procurement team shortlisted for two prestigious awards

27th April 2022

The City Hospitals Independent Sunderland Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE), Procurement Team is celebrating after being nominated for two prestigious accolades.

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New maternal mental health service launches across South Tyneside and Sunderland

14th April 2022

New and expectant mams or birth people, who suffer trauma as a result of pregnancy or giving birth can now get support from a new Maternal Mental Health Service.

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Patients reminded to use 24/7 emergency phone line for Sunderland Eye Infirmary

14th April 2022

A new 24/7 emergency phone line for people with urgent eye problems will remain in place after proving to be a success with patients and reducing the need for unnecessary hospital visits.

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Helping hands to support patients leaving hospital in Sunderland

13th April 2022

Patients over the age of 50, are set to benefit from a new support service that aims to make the transition from hospital to home better for them and their loved ones.

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