South Tees Maternity Services

18/04/2026

Breastfeeding groups in Middlesbrough 🤱

For a list of groups near you, visit our website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/maternity/infant-feeding/support-groups/

All groups are run by experienced Health Visitors, many hold an IBCLC qualification.

You can also call the National Breastfeeding Helpline 24/7 ☎️ 0300 100 0212.

16/04/2026

Last chance to nominate! 📢

Whether you’ve received care at any of our hospital sites or out in the community that came straight from the heart, don’t let it go unnoticed!

At University Hospitals Tees, we want to celebrate those who go above and beyond. Nominate a nurse, midwife, or allied health professional for a Heart of Tees Award today.

Categories include:

🏆 Excellence in patient-centred care
🏆 Team of the year
🏆 Research and evidence-based practice award
🏆 Education and mentorship award
🏆 Leader of the year
🏆 Collaboration across boundaries award
🏆 Digital and innovation award
🏆 Rising star student award

Nominations close Friday 17 April. Nominate a deserving individual or team now:
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/heart-of-tees-conference-and-celebration-awards-2026/

13/04/2026

Heart of Tees awards 💛

Help us celebrate our incredible team by nominating them for a Heart of Tees Award.

These awards recognise the compassion and innovation that happens on our wards and in the community every single day.

Categories Include:
🏆 Excellence in patient centred care
🏆Team of the year
🏆 Research and evidence based practice award
🏆 Education and mentorship award
🏆 Leader of the year
🏆 Collaboration across boundaries award
🏆 Digital and innovation award
🏆 Rising star student award

Don't wait! Nominations close on Friday 17 April.

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/heart-of-tees-conference-and-celebration-awards-2026/

13/04/2026

Sign up today! These sessions are FREE and a great way to meet other new parents 😊

10/04/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk0e3drgvpo

James Cook Hospital staff are setting up a bereavement centre in a village in India.

24/03/2026

Date for the diary 🗓️
'The big latch & hatch' event 🐣

23/03/2026

🛑 Important information 🛑

From Monday 23 March to Friday 10 April, the women’s and children’s reception at James Cook Hospital will be closed for maintenance.

During this time, the women and children’s entrance will be for emergencies only.

Antenatal clinic patients should use the door to the left of the women and children’s main entrance.

Other patients and visitors are asked to use the south entrance. The nearest car parking machine will be in south entrance during this time.

20/03/2026

Central delivery suite at James Cook are ready for the arrival of our first Eid babies marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim families and colleagues 🌙⭐️❤️

11/03/2026

New sessions from Monday 16th March 🗓️
All sessions are FREE
Book your space today! Follow the information in the links below 👇

The Village is a free, welcoming space for parents, carers, and babies under one — from pregnancy through your baby’s first year.

05/03/2026