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- The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Annual General Meeting / Annual Members’ Meeting on Wednesday 24 September 2025 can be downloaded below.
Arthroscopic Shoulder Subacromial Decompression Surgery
Subacromial decompression Surgery This leaflet aims to help you understand and gain the maximum benefit from your operation. It is intended for patients who are either thinking about or have decided to have surgery after discussing this with their consultant or surgical team. Each person’s operation is individual and you may be given specific instructions […]Topic: Orthopaedics
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Aftercare Advice: For Examinations that Barium is Given
This information leaflet has been produced to give you further information on what you can expect after your barium examination. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns or require further explanation, please […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Ankle Fracture
Pain, stiffness, swelling, dry skin and weakness are frequent symptoms experienced after your plaster is removed. Pain can be eased by simple analgesics prescribed by your GP or Consultant. The pain that you experience once the plaster is removed may last for at least 6 weeks initially, but improvements can be made for up to […]Topic: Physiotherapy
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Annual Report 2024/25
The Trust’s Annual Report 2024/25 sets out the performance of the Trust and its subsidiary QE Facilities for the financial year ended 31 March 2025.Type: Annual reports
Audience: Patients and visitors
Acute Frailty Team
You are receiving this leaflet because you have been referred to the Acute Frailty Team. The Acute Frailty Team’s aim is to improve the quality of life for patients living with frailty in Gateshead. What is Frailty? Frailty is a word used in healthcare. There is no single definition of frailty, but it describes how […]Topic: Acute Frailty Team
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Attending Colposcopy Clinic
Welcome to the Colposcopy Clinic at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. We look forward to welcoming you for your review. Please see the below information we have given you to assist or help with any concerns or question you may have throughout your care with us. If you have any further questions – Please […]Topic: Colposcopy
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Auto Immune Hepatitis (AIH)
What is Auto immune Hepatitis (AIH?) – (inflammation of the liver) Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an autoimmune condition. This means your body’s own immune system (defence against illness) attacks your own cells and body organs. AIH is classified as a chronic condition which usually lasts longer than six months and is usually a lifelong condition. […]Topic: Liver Services
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Advanced Clinical Practitioners – Older Persons Mental Health
This leaflet is designed for people who are being cared for by Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP’s) within Gateshead Older Persons Community Mental Health Team. What are Advanced Clinical Practitioners? Advanced Clinical Practitioners are either nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists or occupational therapists who have undertaken advanced education, training and qualifications to work at an advanced level of […]Topic: Advanced Clinical Practice
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP)
This leaflet is designed for people who are being cared for by Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP). Who are Advanced Clinical Practitioners? Advanced clinical practitioners are either nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, or occupational therapists who have undertaken extra training. They are supported by a senior medical consultant to aid the medical staff in caring for you or […]Topic: Advanced Clinical Practice
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors