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A midwife who leads a service which offers wrap around care to families following the loss of a baby has been nominated for a national award.

A remarkable 99-year-old Great Grandad from Houghton-le-Spring is donating his artwork to raise funds for the hospital that saved his life… twice. David Hughes MBE - a former Army Sergeant and Co-op chief executive - is gifting a collection of his paintings to support STS Charity, the dedicated charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Anthony Watson, Associate Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Workforce and Education at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust featured in the University of Sunderland event.

Support your NHS – that’s the call from healthcare leaders as they get ready for a busy Bank Holiday and play-off weekend.

People in the North East and North Cumbria who find themselves in crisis can now access urgent support by text.