South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust runs the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

The trust's workforce of almost 9,000 provides a range of specialist regional services to 1.5million people in the Tees Valley and parts of Durham, North Yorkshire and Cumbria, with a particular expertise in heart disease, trauma, neurosciences, renal services, cancer services and spinal injuries. At South Tees we try to focus on what really matters to patients. We aim to deliver consistently high

standards of healthcare in everything that we do and we are always pleased to hear of anything you have to say and any suggestions you might have to help us continuously improve our services or our website

The trust’s continual high performance has earned us national recognition as a healthcare centre of excellence and we are proud of what we have achieved so far – a pride we hope is shared by the population we serve. The trust was named as one of the top NHS employers by the Health Service Journal and Nursing Times in 2015 (in partnership with NHS Employers).

Our free haematology education day is open to all patients under our care and their loved ones. It is an opportunity to...
15/06/2026

Our free haematology education day is open to all patients under our care and their loved ones.

It is an opportunity to learn a little more about our haematology services, as well as the support available to help you. We’ll cover variety of topics throughout the day, including:

• Prehabilitation (preparing for treatment)
• Fatigue
• Psychology
• Living well with cancer

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

🗓️ Date: Friday 18 September 2026
🕘 Time: 9am to 4pm
📍 Venue: Leonardo’s Hotel, Fry Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 1JH

Please email or call us to book your place by Friday 31 July 2026:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07904 757192

Our special breast screening drop ins take place tomorrow!Women are invited to meet our team, get a behind-the-scenes lo...
15/06/2026

Our special breast screening drop ins take place tomorrow!

Women are invited to meet our team, get a behind-the-scenes look at the breast imaging facilities and ask any questions about the breast scanning process.

Senior radiographer Helen Clyde, said: “We know some women can be nervous about attending their routine breast screening appointments but, it’s a simple process and most scans thankfully come back as all-clear. It is really important that women come for screening.

“The drop-in sessions are a chance to meet our team and tour the unit to find out more about the screening process and what to expect.

“Guests can ask any questions they want – we’re here to help explain and encourage more women to attend their screening appointments.”

The drop-ins take place at:

• 9.30am to 12pm at the One Life Medical Centre, Linthorpe Road Middlesbrough
• 1pm to 4pm, at the University Hospital of Hartlepool breast care unit

The resident doctors' strike that was due to start today (Monday 15 June) has been called off. Please continue to attend...
15/06/2026

The resident doctors' strike that was due to start today (Monday 15 June) has been called off.

Please continue to attend any appointments as already planned and access care as needed.

Understanding our patients' experiences of care is important to us. It helps us improve our services to best suit their ...
14/06/2026

Understanding our patients' experiences of care is important to us. It helps us improve our services to best suit their needs.

If you are being treated for cancer during April, May, June 2026, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later in the year. Please take part to help shape NHS services for future patients. 🤝

If you are invited, you will get a letter with more information later this year. For more information on the survey, please visit www.ncpes.co.uk

Colleagues on ward 6, surgical short stay at James Cook received some lovely this week.Remember, our patient experienc...
12/06/2026

Colleagues on ward 6, surgical short stay at James Cook received some lovely this week.

Remember, our patient experience team is here to listen to any stories or comments you have. If you have a story you would like to share with our patient experience team, please get in touch via [email protected] or 01642 854807.

OPTIMISE with Boro Runners is a safe space for anyone affected by cancer to walk, talk and run. 🏃‍♂️💙Launched in October...
10/06/2026

OPTIMISE with Boro Runners is a safe space for anyone affected by cancer to walk, talk and run. 🏃‍♂️💙

Launched in October 2025 in partnership with Boro Runners, the group is open to people newly diagnosed, living with or recovering from cancer, those who have a loved one with cancer and anyone affected by cancer in some way. The sessions aim to support emotional, social and physical wellbeing.

On Saturday 30 May, 15 of our OPTIMISE runners completed Race for Life at Stewart Park. These are all people who have, or know someone who has, received cancer support from University Hospitals Tees, as well as some of our colleagues in cancer services. Some walked, some jogged, some ran - but all finished.

The group was set up by personalised cancer care prehabilitation lead Chloé McMurray, with support from Katie Lomas, an avid Boro Runner and clinical pharmacy manager for critical care, cardiology and cancer services at the James Cook University Hospital.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀?

Sessions take place every Saturday morning from 10:30am at Stewart Park. No booking required – just turn up!

They are open to all abilities and you can run, jog or walk. Anyone affected by cancer is welcome – patients, friends, family, partners and even furry friends.

For more information, email our cancer prehabilitation team at [email protected] or Boro Runners on social media.

"Being one of only five national cardiac surgery departments to be selected recognises the quality of our existing servi...
08/06/2026

"Being one of only five national cardiac surgery departments to be selected recognises the quality of our existing service and our commitment to innovation demonstrably benefiting our patients..."

We are proud to announce our accreditation as a national leader in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery. 💓

James Cook Hospital is only one of five sites to receive the elite accretion from the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery and The Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists and Critical Care.

The achievement cements the hospital’s status as the regional heart specialist site and identifies it as a UK-leading centre for surgical innovation.

Read more on our website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/news/leaders-in-minimally-invasive-heart-surgery-and-enhanced-recovery/

Cutting down the sugar in your diet is an easy way to protect your teeth and gumsfrom decay and disease.During Smile Mon...
07/06/2026

Cutting down the sugar in your diet is an easy way to protect your teeth and gums
from decay and disease.

During Smile Month, try these simple swaps:

🍹No added sugar squash with sparkling water instead of fizzy drinks
☕ Sweetener in hot drinks instead of sugar
🍏Fruits instead of biscuits
🍊Plain, natural yoghurt with fruits or berries for sweetness instead of low-fat yoghurt

For more tips: www.dentalhealth.org/better-oral-health

This week's goes to our ophthalmology teams at James Cook.Remember, our patient experience team is here to listen to a...
05/06/2026

This week's goes to our ophthalmology teams at James Cook.

Remember, our patient experience team is here to listen to any stories or comments you have. If you have a story you would like to share with our patient experience team, please get in touch via [email protected] or 01642 854807.

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The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS43BW

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