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Physical Activity for Disabilities in the North East

The Toby Henderson Trust The Toby Henderson Trust is an independently funded charity supporting children, young people and adults, families, and carers in the North East of England. The Toby Henderson Trust provides appropriate and accessible support for autistic young people from two years into adulthood, whilst also empowering parents, families, and carers by sharing […]

Topic: Paediatric Physiotherapy

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Hydrotherapy

Introduction Physiotherapists may use hydrotherapy as part of a treatment programme, to treat a variety of symptoms and conditions. What are the benefits of hydrotherapy? Research studies have shown that hydrotherapy is effective for certain conditions. Heat, can help with pain, improve circulation, loosen tight muscles and encourages relaxation. Buoyancy, can support your body weight, […]

Topic: Paediatric Physiotherapy

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Oral GLP-1 Analogues (Semaglutide)

This leaflet is designed for people taking an oral GLP-1 (Semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Semaglutide works in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food. This can help with blood glucose levels. How […]

Topic: Diabetes

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Ageing well in Gateshead

A practical guide to help you to age well in Gateshead.
Injectable GLP-1 (Dulaglutide, Exenatide, Semaglutide, Liraglutide, Lixisenatide) and GLP-1/GIP-1 Analogues (Tirzepatide)

This leaflet is designed for people taking an injectable GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP-1 for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food This can help with blood glucose […]

Topic: Diabetes

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Community Diagnostic Centre

Getting your scans and tests at the Community Diagnostic Centre in the Metrocentre The Community Diagnostic Centre in the Metrocentre offers patients different checks, scans and tests. These services are available outside the main hospital, allowing you to get appointments more quickly and at convenient times, including evenings and weekends. We know that getting any […]

Topic: Community Diagnostic Centre

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Bladder Training

What is overactive bladder? If you feel an urgent need to pass urine and have to go more often your bladder may be irritable or overactive. This makes it difficult to get to the toilet on time and you could have leakage before you get there. Normally the muscle lining the bladder stays relaxed so […]

Topic: Bladder and Bowel

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Referral to the Freeman Hospital Liver Team

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital have referred you to The Freeman Hospital for further advice around your liver disease. This may include consideration for a liver transplant assessment or any other interventions, that may improve your liver disease. Please be reassured that your routine care will still continue at the QEH, including drainage of ascites if […]

Topic: Alcohol Liaison Team

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Patient-Initiated Follow-Up for COPD

What is Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)? Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) puts you, the patient, in control of when you are seen by the Respiratory Team within the Respiratory department. It means spending less time attending hospital appointments, but still having access to clinical support when you need it. If your condition is stable, you may not […]

Topic: Respiratory

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Patient-Initiated Follow-Up for Bronchiectasis

What is Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)? Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) puts you, the patient, in control of when you are seen by the Respiratory Team within the Respiratory department. It means spending less time attending hospital appointments, but still having access to clinical support when you need it. If your condition is stable, you may not […]

Topic: Respiratory

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors