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We provide services in the hospital, the community and at people's homes. The sites we operate from are Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon Urgent Treatment Centre and Bensham Hospital. You can find out more about our sites here.

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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

Radiology Department – Medical Physics Radiology Department – Medical Physics 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) […]

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 enough

Topic: Discharge

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Growth Scans in Pregnancy

Information for pregnant women who are recommended to have one or multiple growth scans in pregnancy.

Topic: Maternity

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Gender Pay Gap Report 2017 (Trust)

gap legislation introduced in April 2017 requires that UK employers with 250 employees or more publish data about their gender pay gap using six different measures:

Topic: Equality diversity and inclusion

Type: Report

Audience: Patients and visitors
Gender Pay Gap Report 2017 (Group)

The gender pay gap legislation introduced in April 2017 requires that UK employers with 250 employees or more publish data about their gender pay gap using six different measures.

Topic: Equality diversity and inclusion

Type: Report

Audience: Patients and visitors
Gender Pay Gap Report 2018 (Group)

The gender pay gap legislation introduced in April 2017 requires that UK employers with 250 employees or more publish data about their gender pay gap using six different measures.

Topic: Equality diversity and inclusion

Type: Report

Audience: Patients and visitors
Gender Pay Gap Report 2018 (Trust)

The gender pay gap legislation introduced in April 2017 requires that UK employers with 250 employees or more publish data about their gender pay gap using six different measures.

Topic: Equality diversity and inclusion

Type: Report

Audience: Patients and visitors

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