Trust Quality Account 2024/25.
The Trust Quality Account for 2022 to 2023 is an excellent demonstration of the Trust's continuing commitment to provide high quality, patient-focused care.
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Tubogram
This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and is intended to answer most of your questions when your doctor has referred you to the Radiology department for a Tubogram. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Trust Constitution (November 2024)
Our Trust Constitution sets out how we run as an organisation and outlines our principal purpose, powers, membership, Board, Council of Governors and more.Type: Corporate Information
Audience: Patients and visitors
The Importance of Bowel Preparation
Importance of Bowel Preparation To prepare for your colonoscopy you need to take bowel preparation which cleans your bowel. It is very important to follow the instructions you have been given exactly as the success of your colonoscopy depends on your bowel being as clean as possible. A clean bowel will allow for a clear […]Topic: Endoscopy
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Transanal Endoscopic Operating (TEO)
Important Things You Need To Know Patient choice is an important part of your care. You have the right to change your mind at any time, even after you have given consent and the procedure has started (as long as it is safe and practical to do so). You will have the opportunity to discuss […]Topic: Colorectal
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Transoesophageal Echo (TOE)
What is a Transoesophageal Echo (TOE)? This is an ultrasound (sound wave) test that allows clear pictures of the heart to be taken. An ultrasound probe mounted on a thin flexible tube will be passed through your mouth into your gullet. Why do I need a TOE? The reason for doing a TOE is to […]Topic: Cardiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Totally Implanted Port
This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions regarding a port insertion. 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 […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
The Specialist Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) and Hepato-biliary (HPB) Nursing Service
The service is provided by a team of highly qualified and experienced nurses. They have specialist knowledge and skills in the care and support of patients with UGI and HPB cancer. The team support patients who have a suspected or confirmed cancer of the upper digestive system (oesophagus (gullet), stomach, pancreas, bile duct, gallbladder, or […]Topic: Gastroenterology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Tilt Table Test
A ‘Tilt’ test is an assessment of the changes in blood pressure and heart rate / rhythm in different positions. It can help identify the cause of blackouts and investigate symptoms caused by changes in posture. Why do I need a Tilt test? Normally your blood pressure and heart rate will change according to your […]Topic: Falls and Syncope
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Testing for Glucokinase (GCK) Gene Variations in Pregnancy
This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant people who have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and are eligible for glucokinase gene variation testing. What is glucokinase (GCK)? Glucokinase (GCK) is a gene* that plays an important role in recognising how high blood sugar […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors