Online hub celebrates milestone offering expert support and advice to cancer patients

9th October 2023

An online hub that gives expert advice and support to patients living with cancer or facing a diagnosis, is marking its first anniversary.

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NHS Trust wins award for its work to support Armed Forces veterans

29th September 2023

An NHS Trust which supports veterans of the Armed Forces have been awarded a prestigious title. This is in recognition of the work it does to offer new careers to those with a military past.

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Plea to use A&E for life-threatening emergencies as next round of industrial action approaches

27th September 2023

NHS leaders are reminding people to only use A&E for life-threatening emergencies as upcoming industrial action is expected to impact NHS services. 

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Dusk walk planned to help bereaved families remember their babies

25th September 2023

Families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child are being invited to gather together at a dusk vigil.

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Landmarks to glow in pink in show of support for Organ Donation Week

21st September 2023

Locations across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have been glowing pink as a symbol of how people can give the biggest gift possible – the decision to save a life.

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Only use 999 or A&E for emergencies only! This is the plea from NHS health leaders as the region prepares for joint strike action by junior doctors and consultants.

18th September 2023

The industrial action will last four days. There will be a 48-hour walk-out by British Medical Association (BMA) member consultants from 7am on Tuesday 19 September until 7am on Thursday 21 September. There will also be a 72-hour walk-out by BMA member junior doctors from 7am on Wednesday 20 September until 7am on Saturday 23 September.

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Local hospitals make plea ahead of junior doctor and consultant strike action

14th September 2023

NHS leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are appealing for help from the public as local hospitals prepare for co-ordinated industrial action from both junior doctors and consultants.

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Green light for region’s new Eye Hospital as construction moves one step closer

12th September 2023

Leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) and Sunderland City Council have confirmed a key milestone in the development of a state-of-the-art new Eye Hospital for the region.

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Don't underestimate flu, protect your child with a free vaccine

12th September 2023

As children settle back into the classroom, parents and carers are being urged to be wise and make sure their children are immunised against flu this winter.

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Dad struck by heart attack during Great North Run to cross the finishing line thanks to cardiac teams

8th September 2023

A dad who had a heart attack during last year’s Great North Run is set to complete this year’s event thanks to cardiology teams who saved his life and got him back to fitness.

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