Centre gives carer a new lease of life

A pioneering service is being championed by a carer who has rebuilt his life with the help of its support. A 42-year old Grindon man who has spent years feeling isolated and alone while caring for his frail dad, praised a service that has helped him reclaim his social...
New programme cares for the carers

New programme cares for the carers

Those who look after some of the most poorly or frail people in Sunderland are benefiting from the support of a new team offering carer support as part of an innovative city-wide programme. All Together Better, which provides joined-up health and social care to people...
Added layer of support for care homes

Added layer of support for care homes

Care homes in Sunderland now benefit from an added layer of support, thanks to a programme that sees community-based NHS nurses provide specialist assistance to people who live there, and the carers who look after them day-to-day. Part of All Together Better, the team...

Learning as we grow – Students join Recovery at Home team

Student nurses are learning about an innovative new care model, that is transforming the way health and social care professionals look after Sunderland’s most vulnerable people. Six students from Northumbria University have joined Sunderland’s newly formed Recovery at...
Spotlight shines on care in Sunderland

Spotlight shines on care in Sunderland

A pioneering new programme that is transforming care in Sunderland is setting the template nationally, with visitors from across the country coming to the city to find out more. All Together Better Sunderland was set up to ensure that those who need the most help can...