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Biopsy of the Lining of the Womb (Emdometrial Pipelle) – Aftercare

What is an endometrial pipelle sample and why do I need one? This is a tissue sample taken from the lining of your womb (the endometrium). It is sent to the lab to be analysed to look for any abnormalities. This can be completed in an outpatient gynaecology clinic and also in colposcopy if required. […]

Topic: Colposcopy

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Biopsy of the Vulva – Aftercare

What procedure have I had completed? You have had a biopsy of your vulva, which means that a very small sample of tissue (the size of a nib of a pen) has been removed from your vulva to send to the laboratory to be reviewed. Risks No major risks. You will have had a small […]

Topic: Colposcopy

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Biopsy of the Vagina – Aftercare

What procedure have I had completed? You have had a biopsy of your vagina, which means that a very small sample of tissue (the size of a nib of a pen) has been removed from your vagina to send to the laboratory to be reviewed. A small amount of local anaesthetic is given to the […]

Topic: Colposcopy

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Biopsy of the Cervix – Aftercare

What procedure have I had completed? You have had a biopsy of your cervix, which means that a very small sample of tissue (the size of a nib of a pen) has been removed from your cervix to send to the laboratory to be reviewed. Risks No major risks. Benefits This procedure assists with confirmation […]

Topic: Colposcopy

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Bereavement

Miss me, but let me go When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little – but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember […]

Topic: Specialist Palliative Care

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Birth Reflections

This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant women and people who may benefit from a birth reflections conversation. Birth Reflection Service This confidential midwifery-led service is available to any woman who has given birth at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Maternity Unit in Gateshead. The […]

Topic: Maternity

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Butterfly Café

St Bedes “Butterfly Café” to open July 2024 When someone you love dies, it can be one of the most painful things you have to endure. Allowing yourself time to grieve and mourn your loss is normal, healthy and essential. The Butterfly Café is an informal drop-in that opens twice a month and is held […]

Topic: St Bede's

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Board Agenda and Papers – July 2025

The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday 30 July 2025 can be downloaded below.

Type: Board papers

Audience: Patients and visitors
Bronchoscopy

This information leaflet is to help you understand what to expect from having a bronchoscopy. Please do ask your doctors and specialist nurses if you have any further questions. What is a Bronchoscopy? A bronchoscopy is a day case procedure which inspects the airways in your lungs. A flexible camera is passed via your nose […]

Topic: Radiology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Bladder Retraining

How does the urinary system work? Urine is constantly produced by the kidneys. It then passes down the ureters (tubes from the kidneys) to the bladder. The bladder acts as a storage organ, which expands as it fills like a balloon. As the bladder fills messages are sent to the brain. When there is about […]

Topic: Gynaecology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors

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