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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

Six golden rules video to help patients have follow up conversations with their GP after being recommended to take medication by mouth for osteoporosis

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.