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Post Operative – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery with Meniscus Repair

What is an ACL reconstruction? ACL reconstructive surgery may be indicated following trauma to the knee that has ruptured the ACL ligament, symptoms may include instability and locking which may interfere with your every day or sporting activities. The surgery is performed by arthroscopy (key hole) surgery. The aims of surgical intervention is to stabilise […]

Topic: Day Surgery, Orthopaedics

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Post Operative – Meniscus Repair

Anatomy The meniscus is a ‘C’ shaped structure made of cartilage which sits between your tibia (shinbone) and your femur (thigh bone). There are two menisci in the knee, one on the inner (medial) side and one on the outer (lateral) side of the knee. The meniscus works as a shock absorber and spreads the […]

Topic: Day Surgery, Orthopaedics

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Post Operative – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery

What is an ACL reconstruction? ACL reconstructive surgery may be indicated following trauma to the knee that has ruptured the ACL ligament, symptoms may include instability and locking which may interfere with your every day or sporting activities. The surgery is performed by arthroscopy (key hole) surgery. The aims of surgical intervention is to stabilise […]

Topic: Day Surgery, Orthopaedics

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
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
Green Plan 2025 to 2028

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust recognises the enormity of climate change and its impact upon the health of local communities. We see it daily with the increasing number of patients through our doors and this will only continue, unless we take action to address climate change. It is recognised that climate change is one of […]

Type: Corporate Information

Audience: Patients and visitors
How We Use and Look After Your Personal Information – Easy Read

We keep information about you to help us look after you. This includes your: We keep this information safe and only show people who need to see it, for example your nurse and doctor. We need your care record to take care of you. We keep your care record for at least 8 years. Want […]

Topic: Easy Read, Information Governance

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Council of Governors Agenda and Papers – November 2025

The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Council of Governors meeting on Wednesday 19 November 2025 can be downloaded below

Type: Governor papers

Audience: Patients and visitors
Council of Governors’ Annual Report 2024/25

This annual report describes the main activities undertaken by the Council of Governors over the past year on behalf of their members who elected them or the partner organisations who appointed them. It demonstrates how the Governors have fulfilled their general or statutory duties.

Type: Governor papers

Audience: Patients and visitors
Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) 2024 – 2025

The purpose of this paper is to provide an update on progress against the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) indicators and propose future actions which form part of the Trust’s Equality Objectives and overarching Diversity & Inclusion work plan. Gateshead NHS Trust is continuously working to improve everyday experiences for patients and staff who are […]

Audience: Patients and visitors