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A man has been arrested following a reported collision in which three pedestrians were injured.

3 injured and driver arrested after reportedly reversing into people

NHS Trust urges patients to plan ahead for the Bank Holiday weekend

The latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey results have been shared and show STSFT are among the best in the NHS

Cancer care in Sunderland and South Tyneside amongst best in NHS

Staff from Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital are now welcoming all patients

'A proud moment in our history' - new Eye Hospital welcomes patients

The new Eye Hospital opens fully from today, July 23

12 pictures inside new £50m Eye Hospital as it opens its doors

The new cafe and coffee shop at the Eye Hospital are open to all

Inside Eye Hospital's new cafe & coffee shop that's open to all

Lema Clinic uses 3D technology to create a 'Hollywood Smile'

Ad Feature Get the perfect 'Hollywood Smile' today

The Eye Emergency Department door and one of the two main entrances at Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital

Emergency Department opening at Sunderland's new Eye Hospital

The Eye Imaging Hub will offer patients easier access to their checks

How a new Eye Imaging Hub will help prevent ill eye health

The University of Sunderland has confirmed it is launching a new Dental Academy.

University's new Dental Academy to help address dental waiting lists

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust midwives vote to strike

Inside Sunderland's new £48million Eye Hospital

Opening date for Sunderland's game-changing new Eye Hospital

NHS Trust’s new advice to patients as doctors strike is cancelled

Lindsey Randall.

Apology issued for "poor surgery" by de-registered Washington surgeon

Health status plays a crucial role in finding the right time for a mummy makeover.

Ad Feature The best time of year to have a 'mummy makeover'

More of a look inside the new Eye Hospital

11 more pictures inside Sunderland's new Eye Hospital
Today, May 29, marked a milestone in Sunderland’s new hospital, set to be a game-changer for staff and patients, as well as bringing new footfall to the city centre.
Katy Wheeler

Inside Sunderland's new £48million Eye Hospital

Inside Sunderland's 'game-changing' £48m Eye Hospital

Newel Health designs, develops, and operates digital medical devices in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech partners.

Ad Feature Newel Health and Gerresheimer launch strategic collaboration

Co-founders of Predictive Health Intelligence, Tim Jobson and Neil Stevens

Ad Feature New study reveals new way to find serious liver disease earlier

NHS Trust’s message ahead of May bank holiday weekends

Maggie Bennett has overcome cancer to qualify as a nurse.

Maggie's mission to help others after beating cancer to become nurse

The road was closed in both directions between the Durham and Chester-Le-Street junctions.

A1M reopens after being closed for over 12 hours following collision

Sunderland Empire staff with representatives from Daft as a Brush

We're calling on city's help in providing free transport patients

Parkinson's volunter Nicola Usher, far left in blue, with the Mayor of Sunderland and the team at Sunderland Royal Hospital

I'm shining a light on Parkinson's

Sue Freeman had her wrist operated on by Leslie Irwin.

I had to give up my job says patient of deregistered surgeon

Leslie Irwin worked at Spire Washington Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital.

"Unprecedented" number of patients seek help as surgeon concerns grow

Ian Swindell was told his shoulder pain was due to acid reflux discovered he had incurable blood cancer - after pushing for a second opinion.

Man told shoulder pain was acid reflux diagnosed with terminal cancer
A man who was told his shoulder pain was due to acid reflux discovered he had incurable blood cancer - after pushing for a second opinion.
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Lee Bruce and an x-ray of the titanium replacement radial head fitted in his elbow.

I had to change jobs after surgeon fitted oversized implant

The North East Ambulance Service.

Ambulance Service staff survey shows "encouraging" progress

Private MRI scans can now be booked directly online, offering faster results than standard NHS waiting times.

You can now book private health scans from £80 – with results in hours

David Render with one of the misplaced screws which was in his finger.

I'm angry says patient after poor surgery and misplaced screw

A look at Sunderland's new Eye Hospital

See inside Sunderland's major new Eye Hospital ahead of opening

Leslie Irwin worked at Spire Washington Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Concerns grow over city surgeon as dozens of patients seek help

Georgia Sprago.

I was wrongly told I needed my arm amputated and now I want answers

The new white ambulances.

Here's why all future ambulances will be white rather than yellow

Val Milnes from Houghton-le-Spring is supporting a national campaign for better bowel care for NHS patients.

Woman paralysed skiing backs campaign for better NHS bowel care

Surgeon Leslie Irwin worked at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Surgeon under investigation also worked at Sunderland Royal Hospital

Leslie Irwin was a surgeon at Spire Washington Hospital.

Significant number of patients seek help after concerns about surgeon

From left to right, Dr David Rudman, Dr Saeed Ahmed, Dr Ismet Boral, Dr Philippa Brown, Dr Mohammed Boshara, Dr Shalabh Srivastava and Dr Yimeng Zhang following the graduation ceremony at Newcastle University.

Sunderland & South Tyneside doctors leading the way

Jill Scott (left) and Tinsel are currently patients at the hospital.

I wanted to open a hedgehog hospital as our hedgehogs are in trouble

Leslie Irwin was a surgeon at Spire Washington Hospital.

Patients in shock as hospital contacts them over surgery concerns

Scan.com UK’s private service can help cut through the NHS waiting lists

Waiting months for an NHS scan? Private MRI results arrive in days

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) have issued advice ahead of the New Year celebrations.

Ambulance service issues advice head of the New Year celebrations

Sunderland's new Eye Hospital opens in summer 2026

We're going to change the lives of people suffering from sight loss

Anyone entering hospitals in South Tyneside and Sunderland will be required to wear a face mask

Resident doctor strike action - guidance issued for the public

Flu hospitalisations surge by 77% in just 2 weeks across North East

The NHS is urging people to order and collect their repeat prescriptions ahead of the busy Christmas and New Year period

NHS warns patients to order repeat prescriptions before Xmas deadline

James Duncan making his tandem skydive.

I made this skydive to raise money for North East hospitals

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Women 'traumatised' by breast cancer treatment at North East NHS trust

University of Sunderland lifesaver Aaron Harlow-Stephenson on his placement with Essex & Herts Air Ambulance charity.

Sunderland paramedic student takes to the skies to become a lifesaver

The mental health services for older people team at the Old Vicarage in Seaham.

New autism hub piloted in Seaham to reduce assessment waiting times

We've been awarded a national honour for our work on dementia studies

Urgent warning for patients to keep a close eye on the colour of their pee.

Warning for patients to keep a close eye on the colour of their pee

Lindsey Carlson (left) and Catherine Dunn have both received a prestigious Chief Nursing Officer award.

Two NHS Trust nurses honoured with prestigious award

I’ve embraced this opportunity to make a meaningful difference

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