District Nurse Team
We want to help our patients stay out of hospital wherever possible and receive their care within the community or in the comfort of their own home. We have a range of specialist services that allows us to provide this including community nurses, health visitors and recovery at home.
Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)
Independent charity providing help and support to the armed forces community and other frontline staff whenever they are receiving medical treatment.
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team
The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is a team of experienced mental health staff, which includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists and pharmacy staff. We offer assessment and home treatment for people over 16 experiencing a mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission.
Combat Stress
Services provided in the community, at specialist centres, on the phone, and online. Includes the UK"s only residential treatment for veterans with trauma-related mental health problems. Each veteran receives a personalised programme for their individual needs.
Children’s Bladder and Bowel Service
South Tyneside and Sunderland's Children's Bladder and Bowel Team are here to support children aged 0-19 with any issues relating to their continence. If you concerned that your child has an issue please contact your GP or health professional (school nurse or health visitor) for advice. Health professionals will work with you (a Level 1 assessment requiring the parent/carer to complete a 3 day fluid and 2 week bowel chart) and after 12 week period if there no progress the health professional or parent can self-refer into the children's bladder and bowel service (Level 2).
Children and Young People’s Service – South Tyneside and Sunderland
The Children and Young People’s Service provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years living in South Tyneside and Sunderland who present with mental health difficulties. This includes children and young people who may have learning difficulties and those living in a range of difficult and challenging circumstances.
Childline
Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. We’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.
Cancer Information Hub
For all your health, wellbeing and information needs during your cancer care.
C-Card Scheme
The C-Card scheme provides confidential sexual health advice and free condoms to anyone aged 13-24.You can use the Sunderland C-Card scheme whether you’re male or female and no matter what your sexual orientation is.
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Full range of termination services including medical and surgical and late gestation fast-track (20-24 week) terminations. Appointments can also be offered for counselling only & discussion of options. Patients have a 24/7 helpline, and post treatment follow-up.