Staff at a North East NHS Foundation Trust have been getting into the coronation spirit.

Wards around North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust hospitals have been brightened up with bunting and other decorations to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

The Northern Echo: Breast unit staff at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have got into the coronation spiritBreast unit staff at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have got into the coronation spirit (Image: NORTH TEES AND HARTLEPOOL NHS STAFF)

Chief medical officer Deepak Dwarakanath said: “It’s wonderful to see our staff getting into the spirit of the coronation and celebrating this historic event.

“I know some of our colleagues have come in on their own time to do this and I’m sure our patients will really enjoy the end results.”