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- What is Giggle Incontinence? Giggle Incontinence is the involuntary, unstoppable, complete bladder emptying, during or immediately after laughing or giggling. It is caused by the muscle of the bladder (detrusor muscle) contracting in response to laughter. The mechanism that triggers this is not fully understood but may be related to ‘cataplexy’, which is a sudden […]
Gateshead Community Integrated Nursing Locality Team
This information leaflet is to provide information on the Community Integrated Nursing Locality Teams. The locality teams provide an 8am to 8pm service seven days a week for those requiring planned nursing care for housebound patients aged 18 and over registered with a Gateshead GP. The community nursing team work across Gateshead in 5 localities […]Topic: Community
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Gender pay gap report 2024
Gender pay gap 2024 report for Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.Topic: Equality diversity and inclusion
Audience: Patients and visitors, Staff
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Equality and Diversity Objectives and Action Plan 2020 – 2024
The equality, diversity and inclusion action plan for 2020 to 2024. This was updated in October 2023 to show progress to date.Topic: Equality diversity and inclusion
Type: Report
Gender pay gap report 2023
Gender pay gap 2023 report for Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.Topic: Equality diversity and inclusion
Type: Report
Audience: Patients and visitors, Staff
Gliclazide/Glimepiride
This leaflet is designed for people taking Gliclazide or Glimepiride for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These medications work to increase the release of insulin from the pancreas and therefore lower sugars in the blood. How do I take this medication? It is best to take the tablets shortly before eating or […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) test
What is a GFR test? This is a test to work out how well your kidneys are working. Is there any preparation? You may have a light breakfast on the morning of your test, e.g. cereal or toast. (Avoid protein e.g. sausage, bacon and eggs) Can l take my usual medication? You can take your […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Gateshead Specialist Memory Hub based at Bensham Hospital
We aim to provide individualised care and support to patients diagnosed with a dementia and their carers, improve the overall standard of Dementia care and raise awareness of dementia.Topic: Elderly Services, Mental health
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Guidance regarding your breast screening visit following COVID19 pandemic
If you or someone you live with is feeling unwell or develops any COVID19 symptoms (high temperature over 37.8°, new cough, loss of sense of smell and/or taste) you should not attend this appointment and call us on 0191 4453747 and we can rearrange this appointment for you. We have designed clinics specifically for patients […]Audience: Patients and visitors
Getting you ‘one step closer to home’ and helping you leave hospital safely
It is our aim to discharge you from hospital as soon as you are well enoughTopic: Discharge
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors