Patients

South Tyneside patients are benefiting from some of the fastest NHS care in the country, according to data.

'More patients seen faster'

Patients are happy overall with their experiences with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

'Very good experience' for patients

NHS Trust urges patients to plan ahead for the Bank Holiday weekend

The audiology team at Palmer Community Hospital with Sid the Seahorse, the STS Charity mascot.

£323,000 investment sees brand new hearing services brought to Jarrow

The latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey results have been shared and show South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are among the best in the NHS.

South Tyneside cancer care ranked among the best in the NHS

Rebecca Shields and Stephanie Coxon of Crystal Clear Ear Clinic.

Whitburn ear health brand takes on second nurse as part of growth

South Shields-based S Walton Eyecare Opticians has celebrated its 100th anniversary.

South Shields opticians celebrates its 100th anniversary

Two taken to hospital after collision on South Shields coastal road

Representatives from the EFL and Northern Cancer Alliance with some of the club charities and trusts involved mark the launch of the programme.

Sunderland and Newcastle United team up for cancer initiative

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust midwives vote to strike

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

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

Dr Sid Ahmed with Rachael Barham, of HI NENC, and Hayley Dixon, Renal Administrator, with the tablets handed out to patients.

Project sees tablet devices given to elderly NHS patients

Newel Health designs, develops, and operates digital medical devices in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech partners.

Ad Feature Newel Health and Gerresheimer launch strategic collaboration

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 latest data shows patients at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are getting their treatment quicker.

South Tyneside patients getting faster care - and data proves it
Data shows that South Tyneside and Sunderland patients getting fast access to planned NHS care.
Liam Kennedy

Audiologist Ryan Pourhana pictured at Hankinson Optometrists in Hebburn.

People concerned with hearing loss are invited to a free health event.

South Tyneside District Hospital at South Tyneside, Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne & Wear.

South Tyneside Hospital security increased after spate of attacks

NHS Trust’s message ahead of May bank holiday weekends

Nick Flanagan is set to swim from Europe to Africa to help support cancer patients at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

I’m swimming from Europe to Africa to help support cancer patients

South Tyneside District Hospital.

NHS Trust’s message ahead of Easter and strike action

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

The North East Ambulance Service.

Ambulance Service staff survey shows "encouraging" progress

Private MRI scans can now be booked directly online, offering faster results than standard NHS waiting times.

You can now book private health scans from £80 – with results in hours

Max Nelson, a centre half at Jarrow FC, has potential saved the life of a French child who is battling leukaemia through a stem cell donation.

I was shocked to discover I could help a child’s battle with leukaemia

The new white ambulances.

Here's why all future ambulances will be white rather than yellow

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
“This is a truly innovative course that will make a difference to the care of patients with kidney disease,” says a leading medicine professor as the region leads the way in battling renal conditions.
Katy Wheeler

Scan.com UK’s private service can help cut through the NHS waiting lists

Waiting months for an NHS scan? Private MRI results arrive in days

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) have issued advice ahead of the New Year celebrations.

Ambulance service issues advice head of the New Year celebrations

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes.

'Incredible' - NUFC fans will love Bruno's heartfelt Xmas message

Anyone entering hospitals in South Tyneside and Sunderland will be required to wear a face mask

Resident doctor strike action - guidance issued for the public

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

The NHS is urging people to order and collect their repeat prescriptions ahead of the busy Christmas and New Year period

NHS warns patients to order repeat prescriptions before Xmas deadline

Specialist learning disabilities and mental health centre closes

James Duncan making his tandem skydive.

I made this skydive to raise money for North East hospitals

South Tyneside District Hospital.

Patient verbally abused a nurse at South Tyneside District Hospital

We've been awarded a national honour for our work on dementia studies

Urgent warning for patients to keep a close eye on the colour of their pee.

Warning for patients to keep a close eye on the colour of their pee

Lindsey Carlson (left) and Catherine Dunn have both received a prestigious Chief Nursing Officer award.

Two NHS Trust nurses honoured with prestigious award

Optical Express is encouraging everyone living with diabetes to take action this World Diabetes Day by prioritising their eye health

Expert warns people of Shields how diabetes may be silently stealing your sight

I’ve embraced this opportunity to make a meaningful difference

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has secured a green award for the planting of around 2,000 at South Tyneside District Hospital.

NHS secures award thanks to 2,000 trees at South Tyneside Hospital

Living With Cancer Project

We're rewriting the narrative around incurable cancer

Booking a private scan can skip long waits on the NHS - and it's more affordable than you might think

Cut waiting times with private medical scanning - full list of prices

Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash, on Swinburne Street, in Jarrow.

Two people taken to hospital following a crash on a busy Jarrow road

Ryan Pourhana, from South Shields, is the audiologist at Hankinson Optometrists, in Hebburn.

We’re able to offer hearing care services at our Hebburn opticians

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust .

Report on mental health trust claims services 'require improvement'

Jason Meiers, who receives Lymphoedema care through St Oswald’s Hospice’s Cleadon Park Outreach Clinic in South Tyneside, has praised the support from staff at the hospice.

‘Such a lifeline’ - Man praises the support of St Oswald’s Hospice

Asthma sufferers qualify for ECO4, which requires energy suppliers to fund and deliver energy efficiency improvements in UK homes

Ad Feature Million with asthma unaware they qualify for FREE energy grant

Jeans for Genes Week 2025 will take place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 September 2025

Ad Feature Fundraising campaign ‘Jeans for Genes’ celebrates 30 years

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has been placed fifth out of ten services nationally. Inset NEAS chief executive Kevin Scollay.

NEAS chief says service is providing outstanding value for money

Westmount Dental Surgery, on Bede Burn Road, in Jarrow.

Without a doubt the best dental practice I've been to

The fire is reported to have taken place at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Inset - the fire damage to a bed blanket.

Vape warning as woman reportedly set herself on fire in hospital bed

The UKHSA have warned people to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes linked to infection.

Warning to stop using these alcohol-free wipes linked to infection

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

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