Council of Governors Agenda and Papers – May 2025
The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Council of Governors meeting on Wednesday 14 May 2025 can be downloaded below
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Soft tissue injury/sprain of the ankle
Healing This normally takes approximately 4-12 weeks to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise that you stop smoking while your ankle heals. Talk to your GP or go to www.smokefree.nhs.uk for more information. Pain and Swelling Your ankle may be swollen and painful. Swelling is often worse at the end of […]Topic: Emergency Care, Physiotherapy
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Use of Crutches
CHAIRS Getting up Sitting down WALKING If you have been told NOT to put any weight on injured leg: If you have been told you CAN put some weight on injured leg:Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
How We Use and Look After Your Information
Being open with people about how the Trust uses their information shows that we care about your information and is a key requirement under UK law. You can find more detailed information about how we use your information on the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust website under “Privacy.” Trust Main Contact Details Data Protection Officer […]Topic: Information Governance
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Seizure – First Aid Advice
First Aid for Seizures If you have had one seizure, you and your relatives may be worried about what to do if you have another. Take the time to read this leaflet ad show it to your friends and relatives so they can help you if you do have another seizure. If someone has a […]Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Radial Head/Neck Fracture
The diagnosis of a small fracture (or break) of the radial head or neck of your elbow has been made at your visit to the A&E Department / Walk-In Centre. This injury will almost always heal up well and no specific treatment is likely. You will have been provided with an arm sling. This will […]Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Plaster Cast Care
The plaster will take up to 48 hours to dry, so please treat it carefully until then. Do’s Don’ts If you plaster cracks or goes soft – come back to the Plaster Room for repairs between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Come back to hospital immediately if: REMEMBER If you have problems with your […]Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Pain and/or Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
What does vaginal bleeding and pain mean for me? Why does pain and/or bleeding happen? What tests will be done? In A&E: Will I get a Scan? What should I do if I have more pain or bleeding? If you have heavy bleeding, severe pain in your abdomen, pain in your shoulder, dizziness or fainting, […]Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Neck Injury
Soft tissue injury of the neck A soft tissue injury is an injury to the muscle, ligament or tendon. It is usually caused by overstretching of the soft tissues which can be followed by pain, swelling, reduced movement and difficulty walking. Full recovery from soft tissue injuries can take up to six weeks. Pain in […]Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Nasal Injury
ENT DEPARTMENT, FREEMAN HOSPITAL, FREEMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NE7 7DN Immediately following an injury to your nose there is often swelling, and it can be difficult to assess if it is twisted on one side. The Doctor/Emergency Nurse Practitioner treating you in the Emergency Department/ Minor Injury Unit will check for any immediate complications as a […]Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors