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The NHS in South Tyneside and Sunderland is asking patients and members of the public to feedback about their recent experiences of using hospital services as early work begins on ‘phase two’ of the Path to Excellence programme.

City Hospitals Sunderland Charity ran its second abseil in April, with 21 staff and members of the public taking the challenge. Once again it was a great day for the daring fundraisers with the Trust’s Fire and Safety Team making sure it was a resounding success and keeping everyone safe.

Staff at City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust will be helping to break down the taboo surrounding talking about death and dying during Dying Matters Awareness Week from May 14th to 20th.

Patients, undergoing cancer treatment will soon be asked to take part in NHS England’s National Cancer Patient Experience Survey. Feedback from this survey helps services monitor what’s working well and what needs to be improved for future cancer patients.

South Tyneside and Sunderland Healthcare Group is boosting its nurse and midwife workforce by holding two recruitment open events in Sunderland and South Tyneside.