Wheel challenge for neuro-rehabilitation patients

28th October 2019

Patients in the Hume Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital are taking on a sponsored cycling challenge to help to raise about £6,000 for specialist therapy equipment.

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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust innovators recognised in shortlist for region’s leading healthcare awards

28th October 2019

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has officially been recognised as having some of the brightest minds in healthcare. The Trust is shortlisted in three categories in the Bright Ideas in Health Awards - Digital Innovation in Health and Social Care, Development of an Innovative Device or Technology and Innovation Champion.

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NHS leaders issue important reminder about children’s emergency care in South Tyneside

25th October 2019

NHS leaders in South Tyneside have today issued an important reminder for patients and the public about how to access emergency care services for children overnight.

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South Tyneside and Sunderland patients report improvement in experience of emergency care

24th October 2019

Patients’ experience of emergency care in South Tyneside and Sunderland has improved in several areas, according to a national survey.

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South Tyneside midwifery-led birthing centre celebrates 40th birth

22nd October 2019

The new midwifery-led birthing centre at South Tyneside District Hospital has welcomed its 40th arrival. Sophia Ann Mullen came into the world at 8.27pm on October 14th, weighing 6lb 15oz.

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Boost for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust’s nursing workforce

22nd October 2019

Another overseas recruitment drive by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has resulted in a boost for its nursing workforce. The Trust was able to make 140 job offers during its latest trip to the Philippines.

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Patients highly rate cancer care

22nd October 2019

The vast majority of cancer patients in South Tyneside and Sunderland felt very positive about the care they received, according to a national survey. In the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2018, South Tyneside patients rated their care 9 out of 10 on average, with Sunderland patients rating their care 8.9 out of 10.

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Health leaders call on public to share their views during ‘Join Our Journey’ roadshows

17th October 2019

Health bosses in South Tyneside, Sunderland and Durham are encouraging members of the public to get involved in a series of public engagement roadshows taking place this autumn.

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Appeal to choose the right NHS service with emergency care in South Tyneside and Sunderland under pressure

15th October 2019

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is appealing for the public’s help as it continues to deal with pressure on its emergency departments.

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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust provides food for thought in Malnutrition Awareness Week

14th October 2019

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust will launch its Food and Drink Strategy, setting out its commitment to providing nutritious food and ready access to drinks for patients, staff and visitors, during UK Malnutrition Awareness Week, October 14th to 20th 2019.

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