Adult Nurse Recruitment Event

30th August 2019

Are you a third year nursing student due to qualify or a registered nurse looking for a new challenge? Come along to our Adult Nurse Recruitment event on: Thursday 3rd October, 10am - 2pm, at Haven Court, South Shields. You will have the chance to find out about our different clinical areas, chat with staff and discuss your opportunities.

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Patients breathing easier thanks to South Tyneside Hospital’s League of Friends

22nd August 2019

Care and comfort have been improved for some of the sickest respiratory patients at South Tyneside District Hospital, thanks to a donation of about £4,600 from the hospital’s League of Friends.

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National award in prospect for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and partners

22nd August 2019

A project, piloted in South Tyneside, to identify potentially serious illness in children so they can receive the right treatment as soon as possible, is in the running for a coveted national award.

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Sunderland Royal Hospital welcomes first babies from South Tyneside

16th August 2019

Midwives at Sunderland Royal Hospital have welcomed the first South Shields babies to be born in Sunderland since the introduction of a new model of maternity services.

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League of Friends’ gift is very warmly received by South Tyneside patients

14th August 2019

The latest donation from The League of Friends of South Tyneside District Hospital is improving care for older patients by helping to keep them warm.

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Say hello to the newest arrivals at South Tyneside District Hospitals Midwifery-Led Birthing Centre

9th August 2019

Midwives at South Tyneside District Hospital’s new Midwifery-Led Birthing Centre are over the moon after welcoming the unit’s first baby boy and another baby girl.

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#BornInSouthTyneside – new midwifery-led birthing centre welcomes first arrival

7th August 2019

Midwives in South Tyneside are celebrating the arrival of the first baby born in the town’s new midwifery-led birthing centre which opened on Monday (5 August).

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South Tyneside artwork celebrates 70 years of the NHS

6th August 2019

A new artwork, specially created for South Tyneside to mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS, is now on display at South Tyneside District Hospital.

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Vital changes to children’s emergency services and maternity at South Tyneside District Hospital start today

5th August 2019

Changes to children’s emergency care and maternity services at South Tyneside District Hospital come into effect today and the public are asked to note that the children’s emergency department at the hospital will close tonight and every night from today between 10pm and 8am.

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Midwifery-Led Birthing Centre officially opens today (Aug 5)

5th August 2019

Staff at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are celebrating as the Trusts’ new Midwifery-Led Birthing Centre officially opens today (Monday, August 5). The centre will offer mams-to-be even more choice on where to give birth and a safe alternative to giving birth in a consultant-led hospital setting or at home.

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