Board Agenda and Papers – July 2026
The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday 29 July 2026 can be downloaded below.
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Board Agenda and Papers – May 2026
The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday 27 May 2026 can be downloaded below.Type: Board papers
Audience: Patients and visitors
Board Agenda and Papers – March 2026
The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday 25 March 2026 can be downloaded below.Type: Board papers
Audience: Patients and visitors, Staff
Board Agenda and Papers – January 2026
The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday 28 January 2026 can be downloaded below.Type: Board papers
Audience: Patients and visitors
Board Agenda and Papers – December 2025
The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors meeting on Friday 5 December 2025 can be downloaded below.Type: Board papers
Audience: Patients and visitors
Board Agenda and Papers – September 2025
The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors meeting on Thursday 25 September 2025 can be downloaded below.Type: Board papers
Audience: Patients and visitors
Banding of Oesophageal Varices
What are Oesophageal Varices? Oesophageal varices are enlarged veins in the lining of the gullet. They are often caused by liver diseases but can have other causes as well. They are important to treat because they carry a risk of bleeding. What is Banding of Varices? It is possible to reduce the risk of bleeding […]Topic: Endoscopy
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Barium Follow Through
This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions prior to attending for a Barium Follow Through. 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 […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Breech Presentation and External Cephalic Version (ECV) – Turning a Breech Baby in the Womb
What is breech? Breech means that your baby is lying bottom or feet first in your womb (uterus) instead of the lying in the headfirst (cephalic) position. Earlier in pregnancy breech presentation is very common, however by 36-37 weeks most babies will naturally turn into the headfirst position. Towards the end of pregnancy approximately 3 […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Bladder and Bowel Specialist Service
Who are we and what do we do? The service consists of a team of specialist nurses who support individuals with bladder and bowel problems. We offer a confidential, friendly service, undertake a comprehensive assessment, which may include investigations such as; stool samples, urinalysis, ultrasound scans, physical and abdominal examinations. We provide a programme specific […]Topic: Bladder and Bowel
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors