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Region’s NHS prepares for longest period of industrial action and urges public to use services wisely
Region's NHS prepares for longest period of industrial action and urges public to use services wisely The region's NHS is urging people to use health services wisely ahead of six days of planned industrial action by junior doctors starting at 7am on Wednesday 3...
Advice for Sunderland residents who need urgent help from the NHS over Christmas and New Year
Local GPs and hospital staff in Sunderland have issued some fresh advice for people who need urgent help from the NHS over this festive period. As the NHS gears up for its busiest period of the year, healthcare leaders in the City want to make sure people know how to...
North East and North Cumbria Mental Health Recruitment Day
North East and North Cumbria Mental Health Recruitment Day - Virtual Event 22 March 2023 Interested in careers in mental health? The ICS is recruiting candidates from all backgrounds, experience, and education levels. Find out about the opportunities available and...
Public appeal as Sunderland health and social care services under extreme pressure
Health and social care leaders in Sunderland are asking the public for support as services across the City come under record levels of pressure. As the festive period approaches, all health and social care services are experiencing the highest levels of pressure ever...
World Diabetes Day: NHS diet to help hundreds to fight Type 2 diabetes
The NHS in the North East and North Cumbria has introduced a service to help hundreds of people beat Type 2 diabetes by losing weight. 75 people have started the NHS Low Calorie Diet, sometimes called the ‘soups and shakes diet’ so far and the programme is open to...
Your guide to choosing the right NHS service in Sunderland
There are lots of different NHS services, so we know it can be difficult to understand which health care service is right for you. Knowing when and how to use services is important. It ensures that you receive the right care for your needs, in the right place at the...
Your guide to choosing the right NHS service in Sunderland
There are lots of different NHS services, so we know it can be difficult to understand which health care service is right for you. Knowing when and how to use services is important. It ensures that you receive the right care for your needs, in the right place at the...
Helping hands to support patients leaving hospital in Sunderland
Patients over the age of 50, are set to benefit from a new support service that aims to make the transition from hospital to home better for them and their loved ones. Delivered by Age UK Sunderland, the Hospital Discharge service provides additional support for...
Research shows NHS care in Sunderland rated highly during COVID-19
People in Sunderland value the support they received from the NHS during COVID-19, according to the results of latest research. Earlier this year Healthwatch Sunderland undertook research on behalf of All Together Better (ATB) to gather feedback from local people who...
Urgent Treatment Centre move confirmed as NHS leaders in Sunderland gear up for challenging winter
Plans to improve access to urgent and emergency care services in Sunderland have come with a plea from health leaders for people to use services wisely this winter. As the NHS continues to manage a tidal wave of pressures, health and care partners have confirmed that...