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Find out what was discussed at our 2022 board meetings.

Support for people in the North of England

If you need to see a GP in the evening, at weekends or on bank holidays, Sunderland's Extended Access Service can help.

This evaluation was carried out with the aims of discovering and understanding patient’s experiences of those services provided by All Together Better Sunderland (ATB) partners.

Our work with the Hospital Trust is helping to raise awareness of what a kinship carer is with staff which has resulted in a better patient experience for those children visiting the service.

Members from the Bangladeshi community told us that the subject of cancer was something that wasn’t often talked about within the community and many people had very little awareness of cancer signs and symptoms.

The Urgent Treatment Centre is moving on 8th December 2021 to Sunderland Royal Hospital

Expert advice on helping babies and young children when they're poorly

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

Our work with the local Hospital Trust has helped them to better understand the needs of patients from the Bangladeshi community, address some of the communication issues they face and ultimately improve the treatment and care of patients in general.

Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.