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NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

There is a three-year time period when a person can claim for medical negligence.

LEGAL EAGLE: Three-year time period when a person can claim for medical negligen...

The first cohort of the Every Move Matters Programme

Pioneering GP activity scheme piloted in South Shields Surgeries

This three-cot bay will be able to care for five babies under the plans for Sunderland Royal Hospital's Neonatal Unit.

Investment of £900,000 will help families of neonatal babies

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaving 11 Downing Street to deliver his autumn statement. Photo by Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

KATE OSBORNE MP: Chancellor's autumn statement further proof this government's t...

A pharmacist stocks shelves at a chemist. PIC: Julien Behal/PA Wire

Public encouraged to think pharmacy first' this winter'

3-year-old Arya and her mother, Christina.

North East mother fights for cystic fibrosis medication

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

There are currently 7.75m people on NHS waiting lists across the country.

NHS waiting lists could reach 8m by next summer

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions on his one year anniversary in office. Photo by James Manning/PA Wire

KATE OSBORNE MP: We need a General Election now before the Tories do even more d...

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

Greta Thunberg was among those speaking at the protest in central London. Credit: XR/Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

'Oily Money Out': Greta Thunberg joins protesters in central London

South Shields Football Club's ground

South Shields Football Club offer free matchday health checks

Poor incontinence care costs NHS over half a billion pounds a year

(L-R): Lawrie Himsworth, Victoria Himsworth, Georgia Himsworth and Kayleigh Leung

Hebburn family star in heart-warming Newcastle Hospitals campaign

The official charity of Newcastle Hospitals, proudly supporting staff, patients and the wider community at hospitals in Newcastle upon Tyne, is set to touch the hearts of the region with the release of its powerful, new campaign.

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: Getty

Labour Party vows to turn NHS "on its head" with fundamental reform

Dr Rak Bhalla

A popular South Tyneside GP retires after 41 years

Strikes have been conducted by various NHS staff members, including consultants, junior doctors, nurses, and ambulance workers.

NHS plea to only use A&E for life threatening emergencies

Many adults don't give their serious eye problems enough attention

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Junior doctors have already walked out this year

NHS warns consultant and junior doctor strikes will disrupt care

A doctor

Plea to public to use services wisely ahead of joint industrial action

Parents urged to get flu vaccine for children

Harriet Moxon with her five-year-old daughter Eve. Photo by Charlotte Ridgeon (Harriet's twin sister).

Mum says she's lucky to be alive after being hit by a car on holiday

Harriet Moxon pushed her five-year-old daughter out of the way of the car, but was hit herself and has been left with life-changing injuries

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Have your say on podiatry services in South Tyneside

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

Steve Harper spent over 20 years at Newcastle United as a player and is the club’s academy director.

Newcastle legend rushed to hospital following ‘medical emergency’

Your father may also be able to make a claim for compensation if he can establish that the surgery fell below an acceptable standard.

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Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

Dr Anatoliy Telpov (centre) with staff from FNSE and the emergency department at South Tyneside District Hospital. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

South Tyneside doctor leads effort to send ambulances to Ukraine

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

NHS plea to public ahead of bank holiday and industrial action

Outside  Countess of Chester Hospital

Former nursing director suspended following Lucy Letby trial

Shobha Srivastava with her family and friends.

Former NHS worker and “wonder woman" Shobha Srivastava celebrates 90th birthday

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s brother Charlie has died of cancer aged 53

Jeremy Hunt’s brother dies from cancer aged 53

Dr Raj Bethapudi with patient Richard, 67, checking his blood pressure

Region's NHS top of the league for life-saving blood pressure action

A list of 18 medical conditions that could see you banned from flying

The results of the NHS GP Patient Survey 2023 have been released. Photo: Google Maps.

21 South Tyneside surgeries rated by patients from worst to best

Susan Morrison ‘showed solidarity’ with junior doctors

Junior doctors in England start their 5 day walkout

Maria Anderson, who recently launched the podcast, HRT Is Not The Only Option.

Jarrow woman launches podcast to empower women facing menopause

Sue Mountain

South Tyneside woman who battled throat cancer says she spent £50,000 on cigaret...

‘Parkrun for the NHS’ events are set to take place this weekend. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

‘Parkrun for the NHS’ aims to celebrate the 75th anniversary

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

Medical historian reveals the biggest moments in history for the NHS

Medical historian reveals the biggest moments in history for the NHS

Hannah Ingram-Moore and her late father Captain Tom Moore (Photo: Getty Images)

Daughter of Sir Captain Tom Moore ordered to tear down home spa

Prince’s Trust helps a young man in Hebburn get work with the NHS

Secondary school children will now get to have their flu vaccinations to reduce the risk of transmission to more vulnerable groups. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Flu vaccines to be offered to secondary pupils from September

South Shields Town Hall will be lit up blue to mark the 75th birthday of the NHS.

South Shields Town Hall to be lit up blue for the NHS’ 75th birthday

Men's singles: The two-time Wimbledon champion (2013 and 2016) returns to SW19 looking to build on back-to-back Challenger Tour wins at Surbiton and Nottingham last month.

Andy Murray leads poignant tributes to NHS for 75th anniversary

More healthcare workers are walking out over their long-standing dispute over pay (Mary Turner/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

NHS strikes disrupt nearly 650,000 appointments

Northumbria Police have joined forces with services in the region to tackle hate crime.

Police and servies tackle hate crime in the region

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim

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