Shields Gazette - Health Feed

Football rivals united in aid of charity

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:36:29 GMT

FUNDRAISING football fans are putting rivalries aside to score success for charity in South Tyneside.

Jenny’s bid to help other MS sufferers

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:48:01 GMT

A WOMAN with multiple sclerosis is hoping to form a support group for others in South Tyneside.

Health team aiming for brighter smiles

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:01 GMT

HEALTH workers in South Tyneside are aiming to put a bright smile on people’s faces this month.

Dementia Awareness Week urges people to get talking

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:30:48 GMT

PEOPLE in South Tyneside are being urged to join the debate on dementia.

Doctor calls time on 30-year career

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:49 GMT

A TOP doctor has retired from full-time practice after more than 30 years of serving patients.

Iron men vying for top titles

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:28 GMT

A TEAM of bodybuilders are hoping to pump enough iron to put their South Shields gym on the map.

MP’s fury at insurers over asbestos

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:58:37 GMT

INSURANCE industry “leeches” are avoiding paying millions of pounds to victims of a deadly dust, Jarrow MP Stephen Hepburn claimed this week.

Family raise £3,000 in memory of Albert

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:48:09 GMT

A Family has handed over a cheque for £3,057 to the stroke unit at South Tyneside District Hospital as thanks for care received by great-grandfather Albert Taylor.

Family raise £3,000 in honour of brave dad

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:16:24 GMT

THE devoted family of a South Tyneside man left housebound by his disease have raised more than £3,000 in his honour.

Nuclear test veteran in plea to Miliband

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:29:43 GMT

A NUCLEAR test veteran from South Tyneside has pressed Labour Party leader Ed Miliband for support.

Asbestos victims urged to make a claim

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:06:43 GMT

AN asbestos victim from South Tyneside has urged fellow sufferers to claim for compensation.

Retired medic Maisie nurses great memories

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:26:34 GMT

South Tynesider maisie Winship is playing a key role in the celebration of International Nurses’ Day.

We Can Mend obese borough!

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:11:50 GMT

We can Mend our obese borough!

PICTURE SPECIAL: Nursing in the community

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:26:28 GMT

WheN it comes to nursing – no two days are ever the same.

SLIDESHOW: A day in the life of our angels

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:06 GMT

ANYONE who has visited South Tyneside District Hospital - as a patient or visitor - has seen the nurses hard at work.

VIDEO: Celebrating vital work of our nurses

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:19:28 GMT

When people think of a hospital, the vast majority picture nurses.

New hope for victims of killer disease

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:13:48 GMT

ASBESTOS victims across South Tyneside are set to share in a £355m compensation bonanza.

MP Emma’s backing for sight-loss group

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:56:20 GMT

A NEW support group has been established for people in South Tyneside suffering sight loss.

Healthy stroll boosts walking scheme

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:36:15 GMT

DOZENS of walkers hit the waggon trail to local history in South Tyneside this week.

Hospital pioneers new cancer test

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:40:53 GMT

A PIONEERING bowel cancer screening test that could save thousands of lives is being launched in the borough.