South Tyneside District Hospital

About

South Tyneside District Hospital, located in South Shields, United Kingdom, is a dedicated healthcare facility serving the local community. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including: Emergency care: The hospital has a 24/7 emergency department equipped to handle a wide range of medical emergencies. Acute care: The hospital offers inpatient care for a variety of medical and surgical conditions. Outpatient care: The hospital provides a wide range of outpatient services, including clinics, diagnostic tests, and therapies. Maternity care: The hospital has a dedicated maternity unit offering antenatal care, labour and delivery services, and postnatal care. Children's services: The hospital has a dedicated children's ward and outpatient services for children of all ages. Palliative care: The hospital provides specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality care in a safe and compassionate environment. It is staffed by a team of experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to meeting the individual needs of each patient.

Legal name

South Tyneside District Hospital

Governance

Board of directors · CEO appointed annually

Employees

3,000

• Trauma centre — Level II
• Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
• Door-to-balloon: 47 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
• Door-to-needle (stroke): 32 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

• Cornea

All departments

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Emergency

Quality metrics

Photos

Patient experience

Room categories

ward · semi-private · private

Meals

standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric

Chaplaincy

Christian · Muslim · Jewish

Private bathroom

private + suite rooms

Wi-Fi

Free in all rooms

• Top hospital — South Shields

  EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services