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Emergency services at the scene of a coach crash on the M53 motorway, between junction 5 at Ellesmere Port and junction 4 at Bebbington.

Two dead in Liverpool M53 bus crash Rahmah Ghazali

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 Hayley Lovely

Louise Graham, clinical lead paediatric physiotherapist for the iCanMove project, at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle

New role introduced to support children and young people with cancer Hayley Lovely

Neuralink was co-founded by Elon Musk in 2016 (image: Adobe)

Musk's Neuralink approved to recruit humans for a brain implant Hiyah Zaidi

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility David George

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

Junior doctors have already walked out this year

NHS warns consultant and junior doctor strikes will disrupt care

Foot careCredit: wangyanwei

Have your say on podiatry services in South Tyneside Hayley Lovely

Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS Sam Johnson

South Tyneside District Hospital.

Hospital chief's call for help as Bank Holiday looms Tom Patterson

Newlyweds Eddie and Josie on their wedding day

Hospital volunteers exchange vows after finding love again Hayley Lovely

South Tyneside District Hospital.

Hospital chief's appeal as four-day doctor strike looms Tom Patterson

Debra Spraggon, Kelly Craggs and Melanie Robertson, who are members of the Trust's Macmillan team, with information about the Cancer Hub site.

South Tyneside and Sunderland ranked among best for cancer care Hayley Lovely

Deer broke into a hospital in Devon

Watch the moment wild deer break entry into hospital & shock patients Chelsie Sewell

How patients rated booking GP appointments in South Tyneside Ryan Smith

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 Chelsie Sewell

Bosses at the North East Ambulance Service have apologised to families. Photo: NEAS.

North East Ambulance Service bosses apologise following review Ryan Smith

Staff at S.Walton Eyecare on Stanhope Road

Long standing opticians makes new investments and developments Hayley Lovely

South Shields Town Hall to be lit up red in honour of NHS research Ryan Smith

£10m ‘life-saving’ facility opens at South Tyneside District Hospital Ryan Smith

Dr Shaz Wahid.

'Help us' call as new hospital strike looms Tom Patterson

A Community Treatment Order means that a person who was previously detained in hospital may receive their treatment in the community with certain conditions.

Ad Feature LEGAL EAGLE: Guidance on procedures for a Community Treatment Order Andrew Freckleton

Warning as most common day to have severe heart attack revealed Daniel Mcneil

The NHS will soon allow patients to acces private healthcare

Patients to use NHS app to access private healthcare Rebecca Braybrook

Lloyds Pharmacy closures: Full list of branches shutting doors for good over the next few weeks

Lloyds Pharmacy confirms branches closing for good over next few weeks Will Millar

Allergy sufferers told to ‘immediately’ contact their GP after adrenalin pens recalled

Allergy sufferers hit with warning as epi pens recalled by government Chelsie Sewell

Millions of patients in England will be able to get prescriptions for seven common conditions, plus the contraceptive pill and more blood pressure checks, directly from pharmacies under new plans to tackle the GP crisis in the UK.

Pharmacies to offer prescriptions for 7 new conditions amid GP crisis Sophie Wills

Scores of local pharmacies close in England as pharmacists fear being taken advantage of

Scores of local pharmacies close in England Chloe Clarke

Wegovy: What is the weight loss jab which GPs will offer on NHS

GP appointments face major change with millions affected - how does this affect you?

Major change to GP appointments set to affect millions Will Millar

Strike will continue until close to midnight today May 1.

Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England Dennis Morton

It costs between £7,100 and £18,100 a year to raise a child according to research from Moneyfarm - an unimaginable amount of money for some, especially amid an ongoing cost of living crisis

3 government schemes that could save parents £1,617 Sophie Wills

NHS dentist fees in England have increased this week in another blow to those already struggling with the cost of living crisis.

NHS dentist fees increase in England - how much more you’ll pay Sophie Wills

Junior doctors take part in a rally in Trafalgar Square during a nationwide strike on April 11, 2023 in London. Junior doctors in England are held a 96-hour walkout hoping to achieve full pay restoration after seeing their pay cut by more than a quarter since 2008. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Data shows how many local NHS patients were impacted by industrial action

Mum of 2 thought ‘tennis ball’ sized brain tumour was stress seizures Daniel Mcneil

New figures obtained by Labour through a Freedom of Information request revealed patients are being forced to wait up to an hour and a half for 999 calls to be answered.

Patients wait an hour and a half for 999 calls to be answered Rahmah Ghazali

Tip the therapy dog statue is unveiled at South Tyneside Hospital Ryan Smith

Hospital bosses warn of disruption during junior doctor strike Ryan Smith

South Tyneside District Hospital.

Patients warned over hospital strikes impact Tom Patterson

A picture taken at the French National Institute of Agricultural Research shows a tick (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY / AFP) (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images).

TBEV case confirmed in UK - what you need to know about new virus Sophie Wills

NHS waiting times: Study suggests 40% of South Tyneside patients waiting seven months for treatment

Study: 40% of South Tyneside patients waiting seven months for NHS treatment Jason Button

EzriCare's Artificial Tears was recalled in January over links to eye infections.

Eye drops recalled as deadly bacteria causes 68 people to go blind Chelsie Sewell

Hundreds of people have lost their sight due to treatment delays caused by NHS backlogs, according to the Association of Optometrists

Hundreds of people lose sight due to delays caused by NHS backlog Sam Johnson

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are asking the public for support during the strikes.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS services to be disrupted next week Holly Allton

South Tyneside District Hospital.

Hospital help call as junior doctors stage strike Tom Patterson

NHS prescriptions are on the rise next month to add to the financial concerns of households amid a crippling cost of living crisis - Credit: Adobe

NHS prescription charges to rise in April - how much more you’ll pay Ethan Evans

Semaglutide has been approved by the NHS to help obese patients in England

New weight loss injections approved by NHS for use in England Chelsie Sewell

Win a £249 smile.

Win a £249 smile as we team up with City Dental for teeth whitening competition Ross Robertson

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients Chelsie Sewell