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Let’s make mammograms easy

We demonstrate how self-advocacy works in joint appeal for easy access to breast services

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Share your views on the COVID-19 vaccine

Whether you are fully up to date or still to have any, we want to hear from you.

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Shout out to all young people wanting to make a difference

Are you keen to get young people’s voices heard across Sunderland's health and care services?

13 September 2021

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Update on plans to improve surgical services

Healthcare leaders update on plans to improve surgical services across South Tyneside and Sunderland

13 September 2021

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Plans announced for a new Eye Hospital

South Tynside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have released exciting plans for Sunderland Eye Infirmary and their intention to build an iconic new Eye Hospital in the centre of Sunderland.

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Discharge to access carer survey

If someone you care for has recently been discharged from either South Tyneside District Hospital or Sunderland Royal Hospital they would like to hear from you.

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Let's Talk - Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

It's time for the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens to have an updated look and they want your ideas!

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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Consultation 2022

Sunderland City Council needs your views!

Latest reports and publications

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Carers and the impact of COVID-19

This report covers the views of those individuals who responded to...

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2022 Executive Board meeting minutes

Find out what was discussed at our 2022 board meetings.

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Patient and public findings report 2021

6 December 2021

This evaluation was carried out with the aims of discovering and...

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Your experience of the COVID-19 vaccination programme - May / June 2021

Read our report on what you told us about your experiences of the...