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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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Non-emergency patient transport consultation

Eligibility criteria for non-emergency patient transport: A consultation

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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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State of Care 2020/2021

The annual assessment of health care and social care in England

22 October 2021

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October is breast cancer awareness month

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with 1 in every 7 women in the UK being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

21 October 2021

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Supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic people to have their say

Sunderland People First lead an interactive workshop for local people they work with, looking at how to have their voice heard in Parliament.

18 October 2021

Latest reports and publications

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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...

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Our annual report 2020-2021

We are pleased to present our annual report for 2020-2021

Healthwatch Sunderland report cover - Healthwatch graphic of a needle

Your experience of the COVID-19 vaccination programme - April 2021

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

Healthwatch Sunderland report cover - Healthwatch graphic needle

Your experience of the COVID-19 vaccination programme - March 2021

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