Ceremony marks one year on since building work started on region’s new Eye Hospital

11th December 2024

Work is progressing at pace on our new Eye Hospital in Sunderland city centre.

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Consultant appointed in new role to help bring on the doctors of the future

6th December 2024

Dr Mark Shipley has been appointed as Professor of Clinical Medical Education at the University of Sunderland.

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NHS North East issues "Help stop the spread!" message

5th December 2024

"Help stop the spread!" is the message from the NHS in North East and North Cumbria. This plea comes as the region’s health services are reporting extra pressure as common as winter illnesses, such as flu and norovirus, spread through our communities.

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Steer clear of hospitals call as cases of flu and other winter bugs put NHS under pressure

4th December 2024

The countdown to Christmas is on, with NHS leaders calling for people to make sure they don’t give their loved ones flu or any other winter bugs, this festive time.

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South Tyneside and Sunderland maternity care among best in NHS

28th November 2024

Families can be reassured of excellent maternity care from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust following the results of a national patient satisfaction survey published today.

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Service praised for putting patients at the centre of care as inspectors hail its leaders and teamwork as among the best in the UK

27th November 2024

Teamwork makes the dream work – that’s been the key to help a team achieve a glowing inspection of the care it offers patients.

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Former Sunderland AFC player Martin Gray ready to lead sponsored walk to boost children's wards

27th November 2024

Former Sunderland and Darlington footballer Martin is to lead a team on a 33-mile walk between Sunderland Royal Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital to raise funds this Christmas.

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NHS to help patients back to work in North East and North Cumbria

26th November 2024

Health leaders in the region have welcomed new Government money to help people back into work, by offering extra support in health services such as GP practices and hospitals.

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Balance calls for conversation about alcohol industry targeting as BBC Panorama explores rising liver deaths among young women

25th November 2024

Balance, a former dependent drinker and a leading nurse in cancer care have today added their voices to mounting concerns about rising numbers of women dying from alcohol-related causes – and highlight the role of relentless alcohol marketing towards women.

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Dad able to give his daughter away thanks to quick action of wife and NHS

22nd November 2024

A father of the bride was able to lead his daughter down the aisle just a day after he had a stroke thanks to the life-saving actions of his wife Alison and NHS teams who treated him.

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