NHS plea to only use A&E for life threatening emergencies

8th August 2023

NHS leaders are reminding the public to only call 999 for an ambulance or attend A&E for life-threatening conditions or injuries only, as the region's health services plan for further strike action this week.

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Interventions guidance aims to support babies, children and young people

8th August 2023

A new schedule of interventions tool has been added to the existing interactive pathways eLearning programme.

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Level 6&7 Care of the Older Person, (COTE) module at Sunderland University

7th August 2023

Applications are now open

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Important guidance for staff - new bariatric beds

4th August 2023

Following a clinical incident on 1st August. The Resuscitation Team have issued guidance for when CPR is required for patients on new bariatric beds. Please click "read more" for more information.

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Sunderland Spinal Forum - well done to the award winners!

4th August 2023

At the recent Sunderland Spine Forum, this year's 'Spine Star Award' winners were Mrs Claire Jobson, Ward Manager of D48 for her relentless work over the years, and the MRI Radiographers for their fantastic service and always going above and beyond.

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Patients rate STSFT cancer care amongst best in the NHS

3rd August 2023

Patients undergoing cancer care with us have rated care in their local hospitals amongst the very best in the NHS.

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STSFT Annual Plan 2023/24

2nd August 2023
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Level 6 & 7 Care of the Older Person (COTE) at Sunderland University

2nd August 2023

Applications are now open for Level 6&7 Care of the Older Person, (COTE) module at Sunderland University.

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Trust awarded NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for international nurse and midwife recruitment

2nd August 2023

We have been recognised for the work we do to help those joining us from overseas.

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Complaint Workshops

2nd August 2023

The Advice and Complaints Service is holding two workshops for staff on the complaints process. The workshops are aimed at staff who are involved with the resolution of concerns and complaints raised by patients, carers and family members. The aim of the workshops is to inform staff of the process and provide them with guidance on how they can resolve concerns.

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