South Tyneside and Sunderland patients getting faster care - and data proves it
Data shows that South Tyneside and Sunderland patients getting fast access to planned NHS care.
NHS data suggests patients across South Tyneside are getting planned treatments quicker.
The latest NHS national figures published for March 2026 show thousands more patients across the North East and North Cumbria have been able to access treatment sooner.
At South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT), 77% of people are getting planned treatment within 18 weeks, after their GP referral. The ranks above the North East (72%) and national average (63.5%).
Alison King, Director of Performance at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This is good news for people in South Tyneside and Sunderland because it means we are seeing them faster for their treatment, with less time for their condition to get worse and a quicker recovery.
“Our teams work tirelessly to make sure people get their planned care quickly and they have done this whilst managing through some very busy periods for the NHS. I want to acknowledge their efforts, day-in, day-out and say thank you for everything they do.”