South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

06/07/2025

📢 JOBS KLAXON! 📢

Fancy joining Team STSFT? Check out some of our latest vacancies...

➡️ Personal Medical Secretary
➡️ Divisional Finance Manager
➡️ Rotational Physiotherapist

Visit www.jobs.nhs.uk for the full list of jobs currently available!

05/07/2025

The NHS turns 77 today! Here’s to the amazing people who make our NHS so special 💙

Whether you or a loved one has received care from our teams, or you work for the NHS, we'd love you to take a trip down memory lane. Share your stories in the comments 👇

04/07/2025

Eye Remember… 👁️✉️

As we look ahead to the exciting opening of the new eye hospital in 2026, we’re inviting you to take a moment to look back with us.

We're launching ‘Eye Remember’ - a special series celebrating the memories, moments and people that have made Sunderland Eye Infirmary so much more than a building.

Whether you’re a patient, family member, staff member or part of our wider community, we’d love to hear your stories.

Did a moment here change your life? Do you remember a kind word, a helping hand or a friendly face? Send us your memories and be part of the legacy.

📸 Photos welcome. Stories encouraged!

👉 Share yours in the comments or message our page with your memories.

04/07/2025

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be ahead of the curve as the NHS launches its 10 Year Forward Plan. We're already delivering more care in communities, embracing digital innovation and championing prevention.

From Virtual Wards to AI that helps detect cancer earlier, find out more here: https://bit.ly/40pAnxR

04/07/2025

Have you been invited to take part in the Maternity Survey 2025? Your experiences matter – they help shape better care for parents, babies and families across our Trust.

🗓️ The deadline is 15th July – don’t miss your chance to have your say.

04/07/2025

Great news! Sunderland Eye Infirmary’s Cataract Treatment Centre, already one of the biggest in the country, is set to expand as part of the new eye hospital on the Riverside Sunderland site.

Located on the third floor of the new eye hospital, the centre will offer a streamlined experience from admission to discharge, with outpatient care just steps away.

We’re proud to be building on the success of the CTC and looking to the future of eye care in our region.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/40ogAyP

03/07/2025

What an inspiration! This weekend and then the following weekend Mark is taking on TWO challenges all to raise money for our STSCharity Rise Above Cancer Fund.

We’re cheering you on every step of the way, Mark! 🙌

shout out to our ULTRA-amazing fundraiser and colleague, Mark Hardy, who is taking part in not just one, but TWO, challenges in support of our Rise Above Cancer fund

In a couple of weeks, Mark will be tackling the WAUT Wales Ultra Trail and the following weekend, the Snowdon 24 hour challenge 😯

To support Mark and help him raise awareness and funds for patients living with cancer 👇🏻

https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-hardy-2

03/07/2025

Important Metro travel information for between Monday 4th August - Friday 8th August 🚋

A busy section of Metro line through South Tyneside is to close for five days to allow for essential investment in new overhead power lines.

The planned closure will take place between Hebburn and South Shields from Monday 4 August to Friday 8 August. The affected route will re-open to Metro services on Saturday 9 August.

The works involve the overhead power system and will see a total of 1,600 metres of new contact wire and catenary installed, which is vital for the operation of the Metro system. This system is used to power the Metro trains and its renewal is part of a programme to ensure long term reliability of the network.

The focus of these works is in the area between Bede and Tyne Dock.

The work forms part of our Asset Renewal Programme – which involves the modernisation of key items of Metro infrastructure including tracks and overhead lines.

Replacement buses (the number 900) will replace trains during the closure and provide a frequent service from South Shields Transport Interchange to Heworth Interchange, calling at or near all Metro stations on the route. Customers can connect with Metro services from Platform One at Hebburn Metro station or from Heworth for onward journeys towards Newcastle and Sunderland.

Customers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time when travelling through the affected area.

Read: https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/five-day-major-line-closure-metro-enables-investment-overhead-lines

03/07/2025

Pop by Saltwell Park today and catch the NHS Melissa Bus, supported by our Gateshead Sexual Health team!

From 10am to 1:30pm, we're offering:
✅ Free STI testing
✅ Free condoms
✅ Expert sexual health advice

No need to book - just stop by and take a proactive step toward your sexual wellbeing.

02/07/2025

Free 4-Week Women's Cancer Rehabilitation Programme 💬

STSFT are proud to team up with Dottir Strength and Fitness to offer a 4-week programme designed to support women after cancer treatment starting July 4th.

📍 Dottir Health & Fitness, Hebburn (NE31 1UZ)
🕐 Fridays, 1–2:30pm
👭 Bring a female friend for support

This safe, welcoming space will cover: Fatigue management, Nutrition, Sleep, Menopause, Life after treatment and more.

💬 Feeling interested or know someone who might be? Call 0191 541 0122 to book your place.

01/07/2025

Please note that our Sunderland Community Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service has a new phone number:

📱0191 524 4000

If you or someone you know needs support, we’re still just a phone call away - same team, same care, just a new number.

🖱️ For more details about the service, visit: https://www.stsftmentalhealth.nhs.uk/our-services/sunderland/community-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-services

30/06/2025

Got a little one who loves a challenge? Why not sign them up for the Junior & Mini Great North Run (ages 3–15) and let them be a hero for our amazing STSCharity! Details below!🦸‍♂️💙

Join the Junior & Mini Great North Runners on 6 September 2025 and be part of the UK’s biggest kids’ running event. Entries are selling fast!