Joined up care gets Eddie back on his feet

Joined up care gets Eddie back on his feet

A Sunderland man is on the pathway to independence, with a joined-up health and social care team behind him every step of the way. Eddie Bowmaker, 80, from Ryhope suffered a number of nasty falls which left him weak and unsteady. He is now getting back on his feet,...
Telecare team is alert and equipped to help those in need

Telecare team is alert and equipped to help those in need

Across Sunderland, hundreds of people with long term conditions live alone or are supported by family members or carers. To remain independent in their own home they sometimes need specialised equipment just in case they have unexpected illness, a fall or accident....

Telecare team on hand for support

“Across Sunderland, hundreds of people with long term conditions live alone or are supported by family members or carers. To remain independent in their own home they sometimes need specialised equipment just in case they have unexpected illness, a fall or...

Vanguard putting care back into Sunderland homes

It’s two years since All Together Better was launched in Sunderland – a programme bringing together health and social care, designed to improve the lives of people in Sunderland who need it most. The programme – which aims to get some of the frailest...