More choice for Tony

More choice for Tony

A SIXTY-seven year old Sunderland man is one of the first in the area to benefit from a new programme designed to wrap care around people who need it most. Tony Gibson, who lives with cerebral palsy – a condition that affects muscle control and movement – and...

Feathered friend stays by Isabella’s side

A NEW care programme that delivers rounded support to some of the most unwell people in Sunderland has ensured that a pensioner and her beloved parrot can enjoy a happy, independent life together, despite her health problems. 83-year-old Isabella Howden, who lives in...

Listening to the needs of local people

Social workers in Sunderland form a vital part of the new ‘community integrated teams’, helping to put the human touch into care, to ensure that some of the most vulnerable people in Sunderland are supported, receiving care where and how they want it. Working closely...