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Investing in our people
GATESHEAD Health NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating after winning another prestigious national award.

Denise Robertson unveils new look day hospital
TELEVISION agony aunt Denise Robertson will meet nurses and patients at a new look day hospital in Gateshead tomorrow (Tuesday 20 October).

Gateshead hospitals get top rating
HOSPITALS in Gateshead are amongst the best in the country, according to the latest national ratings.

Breast Care Nurse visits Prime Minister
A BREAST CARE nurse specialist from Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has been invited to meet Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and wife Sarah, at 10 Downing Street.

Tour of local hospital kicks off young apprentice programme
EIGHT talented young people have taken a tour of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead as part of a new young apprentices programme.

Gateshead nurse in line for top award
GATESHEAD Health NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating another prestigious award nomination for a member of staff.

Notice of Election for the Council of Governors
THE Trust gives notice that it will hold an election to the Council of Governors.

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Pandemic FluIf you have flu-like symptoms and are concerned that you may have swine flu:

  • Please do not go to your GP surgery or to A&E as you may spread the disease.
  • Stay at home and check your symptoms by calling 0800 1 513 513 or go to the National Pandemic Flu Service
  • You should call your GP directly if:
    • you have a serious underlying illness
    • you are pregnant
    • you have a sick child under one year old
    • your condition suddenly gets much worse
    • your condition is still getting worse after seven days (or five days for a child)

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Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently the Dr Foster Medium Sized Trust of the Year and has also been voted the 22nd best health care organisation in the country.

Safeguarding Children
IN reposonse to the Safeguarding Children Care Quality Commission review, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust declares itself to be compliant with core standard C2.

Same sex accommodation
PRIVACY AND DIGNITY: Same sex accommodation: your privacy, our responsibility (Department of Health, 2009).

Standards For Better Health Declaration
THE Standards for Better Health Decleration during 2008 and 2009 is now available.

Vision 2030 Consultation
In 2007 we talked to over 5,000 local residents, businesses and agencies about what they would like Gateshead to look like in 2030. Six Big Ideas for Gateshead were agreed.

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