Doctors

Barber looks to help cancer charity following her own diagnosis

Some of the new Foundation Year 1 doctors who have started out the next stage of their career with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

NHS trust celebrate new intake of doctors from across UK to Tyneside

NHS Trust’s new advice to patients as doctors strike is cancelled

NHS Trust calls for support ahead of doctors strike

Lindsey Randall, from South Shields, has been left unable to carry out everyday tasks following two procedures carried out by Dr Leslie Irwin between 2019 and 2020.

South Shields mum 'unable to open bottles' after surgery by ex-doctor

Corinne Monroe, 19, from South Shields, has been given less than 12 months to live after being diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer for the second time.

Teenager given less than a year to live as rare cancer returns

Co-founders of Predictive Health Intelligence, Tim Jobson and Neil Stevens

Ad Feature New study reveals new way to find serious liver disease earlier

The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Alcoholic 'lashed out' at hospital staff in altercation over drugs

Ian Swindell was told his shoulder pain was due to acid reflux discovered he had incurable blood cancer - after pushing for a second opinion.

Man told shoulder pain was acid reflux diagnosed with terminal cancer

Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on March 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Howe hits back at Shearer as NUFC £165m trio snub explained

From left to right, Dr David Rudman, Dr Saeed Ahmed, Dr Ismet Boral, Dr Philippa Brown, Dr Mohammed Boshara, Dr Shalabh Srivastava and Dr Yimeng Zhang following the graduation ceremony at Newcastle University.

Sunderland & South Tyneside doctors leading the way

Harley Street Health Centre has built a reputation for clear, upfront pricing.

Ad Feature Harley Street Clinic celebrates 27 years of private GP care

9 pics as doctors strike at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary

Flu hospitalisations surge by 77% in just 2 weeks across North East

The family of eight-year-old Imogen Watson are fundraising in an effort to get her a bionic arm.

We want to see our daughter ride a bike with the help of a bionic arm

Regular movement is more important than chasing a specific step count, experts say

Experts say 10,000 steps a day is a myth – here’s your real goal
The famous 10,000-step rule wasn’t born from medical science but marketing. Here’s how to find the right goal for you
Gareth Butterfield

Lisa Anderson with her two sons, Evan and Noah.

They’re not going to have their mam but they're going to have memories

TV’s Dr Hilary Jones’ wellness secret and why he trusts Manuka Doctor during cold and flu season

TV’s Dr Hilary Jones’ wellness secret

Thomas Kwan dressed in disguise so as not to be recognised.

Disguise GP admits trying to kill mother's partner in poison wine plot

Thomas Kwan dressed in disguise so as not to be recognised.

Disguise GP who tried to kill mother's partner with poison struck off

President Donald Trump has announced US doctors will soon be advised not to prescribe paracetamol-based pain relief to pregnant women.

Professor slams Trump as fearmongering in paracetamol and autism claim

Vitamin B12 Awareness Day is on 23 September

Ad Feature 1 in 3 Brits may be at risk of B12 deficiency – but most have no idea

Leslie Hornby with his wife, Audrey. They couple were married for 71 years before she passed away in 2020.

Dad was on end-of-life care, now we're celebrating his 99th birthday

John Walker Pattison, from South Shields, with his memoir, 'Shadows of a Survivor'.

I’ve survived cancer for more than 50 years and now I’m helping others

Dr Clara Doran has transformed her own journey into a breakthrough in brain health care

From GP to brain health champion: doctor turns burnout into business

I'm a mum-of-four and I thought I was just tired, but it much so worse

The FY1 intake which has joined STSFT pictured with members of the team who support them during their time at the Trust

More than 90 doctors take on new roles in Sunderland & South Tyneside
Newly graduated doctors are setting out on their first days of working in medicine after taking up roles here in the North East.
Katy Wheeler

Resident doctors have voted to go on strike this July over a pay dispute.

What to do if you have an appointment during the doctor's strike

The appointment comes as Vivid Dx aims to detect pathogens and bacteria causing the disease in just 30 minutes

Ad Feature UK diagnostics firm appoints new CEO to lead push against superbugs

Resident doctors have voted to go on strike this July over a pay dispute.

The dates that resident doctors will go on strike this summer

Austin with his mam, Gemma.

I’m going to run three miles while undergoing cancer treatment

Kieran Reilly has revealed he has broken his foot.

BMX Olympian Kieran Reilly reveals horror break during attempted trick

Comedian Ross Noble had to cancel dates on his stand-up tour after being hospitalised

Comedian released from hospital after missing first show in 33 years

Dr Clara Doran has turned personal experience into a revolution in caring for brain health

The GP who left medicine to help people beat brain fog

Bonnie Spence had just turned 5-years-old when she was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of childhood cancer - Rhabdoid Sarcoma

Lancs girl, 5, given just months to live after complaining of sore arm

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne.

MP reflects on the state of the NHS as she recovers from surgery

Patients regularly ask when they can have sex again

'Low impact' sex guide for injured lovers recovering from surgery

Maureen Summerill, Michael Ganley of the Fans Museum, Emma Scott, Directorate Manager Urology, Gary Bennett and Stuart McCracken, Clinical Director for Urology, with the cheque presented to the trust's charity.

Gary Bennett hands over cheque to the doctors who saved his life

Water beads have been linked to deaths in children abroad and caused serious harm to children in the UK.

Doctors issue warning over giving water beads as a gift to children

The Christmas holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor’s surgery.

Where to go if you need medical care over the Christmas holidays

MPs gathered to hear the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

What happens next with the assisted dying bill?

Stanley Riches.

Man with a ‘habit’ of breaching his sex offence order avoids jail

If passed the bill means that terminally ill adults in England and Wales who have six months to live will legally have the choice to end their life.

Assisted dying bill UK: What is the proposed law?

Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, is calling for proper scrutiny of assisted dying Private Members Bill.

'Assisted death' needs proper scrutiny to avoid 'dangerous path'

Jo Shaw Pyke is raising awareness after she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Mum’s surprise as cancer fundraiser reaches almost £18,000

Megan Patrick, from South Shields, is among the finalists of Miss Great Britain 2024.

I reached the Miss Great Britain finals despite a rare brain condition

Pharmacists can diagnose and treat many common health conditions. (Photo: Andy Buchanan/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

List of 11 health conditions your pharmacist can diagnose and treat

Jo Shaw Pyke is raising awareness after she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Mum-of-two raises awareness after rare incurable cancer diagnosis

How could we not include Great North runner Colin Burgin-Plews who, as Big Pink Dress, raised £150,000 from his charity runs.

Fundraising legend Big Pink Dress steps back from the Great North Run

Matilda Crome at her hospital check-up.

'My weight plummeted to five stone and I nearly died'

Expert reveals why we shouldn't rely on voice assistants for medical advice. (Photo: Pexels, Jonathan Borba)

Tech expert warns against using voice assistants for medical advice

Almost a quarter of people do not know the difference between a physicians associate and a doctor a new poll has discovered. (Photo: Pexel/Etatics Inc)

What is the difference between a physician associate and a doctor?

Here are 8 top tips from our experts on how to stay healthy at Glastonbury Festival. (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images, NENAD MIHAJLOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

How to stay well at Glastonbury and avoid these 8 common mishaps

Junior doctors are striking for five days ahead of the general election. (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Junior doctors go on strike for 11th time - this is how much they make

Georgia Hunter outside court. Picture c/o North News and Pictures.

Watch as a driver inhaled laughing gas before causing a ‘horror crash’

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