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Do you need help finding a care home
Choosing a care home can be difficult.
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Visiting re-introduced safely on adult inpatient wards at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is safely easing some of its visitor restrictions
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COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
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Your experience of the COVID-19 vaccination programme - April 2021
Read our report on what you told us about your experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.
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Your experience of the COVID-19 vaccination programme - March 2021
Read our report on what you told us about your experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
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2021 Executive Board meeting minutes
Find out what was discussed at our 2021 board meetings.
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Decision making policy
Read our decision making policy
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COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know
Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.
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How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.
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Information on Coronavirus
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.
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Care home life - useful online activites
To promote health and wellbeing we have compiled this booklet packed full of Christmas events, leisure interests, crafts and much more.
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