Hospitals CQC: Requires improvement

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road, Sunderland, Sunderland SR4 7TP

Overview

Sunderland Royal Hospital is a major NHS teaching hospital located on Kayll Road in Sunderland, serving as the principal acute hospital for Sunderland and surrounding areas. The hospital provides comprehensive emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services across numerous specialties, and operates an extensive accident and emergency department. It features modern diagnostic facilities and maintains specialist units for complex conditions.

As a teaching hospital affiliated with local medical education, Sunderland Royal supports clinical training and research activities. The hospital serves a large catchment population and operates as a regional referral centre for certain specialist services. It provides maternity services, general and specialist surgery, and medical care alongside emergency provision, making it a key healthcare provider in the North East region.

Department & Service Contacts

Main Switchboard: 0191 565 6256

Advice and Complaints | Tel: 0800 5876513 | Email: stsft.adviceandcomplaints@nhs.net

Medical Records (Sunderland) | Email: stsft.srhaccesstomedicalrecords@nhs.net

Medical Records (South Tyneside/Gateshead) | Email: stsft.stdhaccesstomedicalrecords@nhs.net

Recruitment Services | Email: stsft.recruitmentservices.generalenquiries@nhs.net

Work Experience | Email: stsft.workexperience@nhs.net

HR References | Email: stsft.hr.externalrefs@nhs.net

Communications/Media | Email: stsft.trustcomms@nhs.net

CQC Inspection Rating

Requires improvement

Rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England.

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Contact Details
Address
Kayll Road, Sunderland
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
SR4 7TP
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Opening Hours
Monday 24 Hours
Tuesday 24 Hours
Wednesday 24 Hours
Thursday 24 Hours
Friday 24 Hours
Saturday 24 Hours
Sunday 24 Hours