South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

@STSFTrust

We provide hospital & community care plus many regional specialist services. Listen to Our People Podcast here: rss.com/podcasts/ourpe…

Kayll Road, Sunderland stsft.nhs.uk Joined January 2013

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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust @STSFTrust 5d

Did you know you have the right to know how your personal information is collected, used and protected?

We're committed to being open and transparent about the information we hold, why we need it and how we keep it safe.

Find out more: bit.ly/3SbABYq

The image features a purple clipboard with a medical cross and text lines, next to a blue information icon with a speech bubble. The background is pink with a large circle. Text at the top reads, "Your right to be informed," and at the bottom, "Protecting your data, respecting your rights.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust @STSFTrust Nov 3

A double win for Team STSFT at the Nursing Times Awards 2026! 🏆🎉

Congratulations to everyone involved on this well-deserved national recognition!

Find out more here: bit.ly/4ik2s2T

Two people are smiling and holding "NT" trophies in front of a geometric-patterned background at an event. The setting appears festive with soft lighting.

The image shows five people standing on a stage, smiling, in front of a screen that says "Winner: Sustainability in Nursing and Midwifery. South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust." They are dressed in formal attire.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust @STSFTrust Nov 3

Celebrating our September 2026 babies! 💕

👶 299 bundles of joy
👩‍👦 85 first-time mams
👩‍👧‍👦 8 sets of twins!

For more information on our maternity services 👉 stsft.nhs.uk/find-service/m…

This image is an infographic from the NHS South Tyneside and Sunderland about Maternity Services for September 2026. It displays key statistics: 299 total babies, with 147 boys and 152 girls, including 8 sets of twins. Type of birth statistics show 109 C-sections, 182 vaginal deliveries, and 8 assisted deliveries. First feed at delivery reveals 85 first-time mothers, with a 69.07% breastfeeding rate. Additional insights include 13 births on both the 7th and 25th being the most common birth days, with the heaviest baby weighing 4.43 kg. Contact details and social media handles for NHS South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust are provided.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust @STSFTrust Oct 20

From cluttered to clear 🏥✨

This Clean Hospitals Day, we're highlighting how keeping areas clutter-free helps us maintain a clean, safe environment for everyone.

If you're visiting, please help by keeping bedside tables and surrounding areas as clear as possible.

A hospital bedside area with a cluttered nightstand, featuring various items like cups, bottles, and electronic devices. A promotional banner reads, "Clean Hospitals Day," with a warning sign indicating "Cluttered." Listed consequences include difficulty in cleaning, germs, tripping hazards, and staff accessibility issues.

Hospital room with a wooden bedside cabinet holding a clear pitcher and glass. A hospital bed is partially visible. Text reads "Clean Hospitals Day" with a green "Clear" checkmark. A list includes: Easy to clean thoroughly, Germs can't hide, Safer for staff and patients, Space for essential care.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust @STSFTrust Sep 29

Congratulations to our Patient Safety Team, who were highly commended in the Patient Safety Pilot Project of the Year category for their innovative Bed Rail Alert Band project!

A fantastic achievement and a great example of how simple innovations can make a big difference 👏

Four individuals stand smiling behind large red letters spelling "HSJ" in a well-lit room. They're wearing conference lanyards.

A group of people are posing together at a formal event with tables set with wine bottles and decorative items. The backdrop features signage for the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2023, with blue and purple lighting illuminating the room.

This image shows a hospital bed with a fall risk warning. The bed rails are lowered and a yellow strap is attached, indicating a safety measure. There's a blue chair beside the bed and a wooden floor. The border of the image features text advising against using bed rails due to fall risk, with icons illustrating this warning. Information including "Joe Bloggs" and identification numbers appears on the border.

An award plaque displaying "HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026." It notes "Patient Safety Pilot Project of the Year" and gives a "High Commendation" to "South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust" for the "Bed Rails Alert Band."