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St Bede’s Unit is a 10 bedded in-patient palliative care unit situated in a purpose-built building within the grounds of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, opening in May 2012. The ward currently consists of 10 single rooms, (1 room with a shared bathroom). All rooms are named after local North-East landmarks, are spacious, airy and all […]

A Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography Test (CESM) is a type of mammogram (breast x-ray) carried out using a special dye (contrast media) which shows up on x rays. This examination is used to highlight any areas of concern in your breast. The dye is injected into a vein immediately before the mammogram images are taken. […]

Your doctor has recommended a procedure called pleurodesis to try and help control the build-up of fluid and/or air around your lung. This leaflet has been written to help you understand what pleurodesis via a chest drain means, what it involves and what you can expect after the procedure. What is a chest drain? A […]

Your doctor has recommended a procedure called chest drain insertion. This leaflet has been written to help you understand what this means, what it involves and what you can expect after the procedure. What is a chest drain? A chest drain is a small flexible tube that is inserted into the space around the lungs […]

This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having an exenteration. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital. If you have any further questions, please speak to a doctor or nurse caring for you. Why should I have a pelvic exenteration? This surgery […]

This information leaflet should be read alongside both the information booklet specific to your surgery and the ‘Gynae oncology patient information to prepare you for your surgery and recovery’. The surgery that has been planned for you will remove lymph nodes at the top of your leg/groin/pelvis. Your surgeon will explain why this is important […]

Osteoporosis in Men and Women Osteoporosis affects 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50. What is Osteoporosis? The x-ray department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. Please go to the x-ray reception when you arrive. What do you need to do before […]

This leaflet has been designed to help answer some of the questions you may have about your appointment and to help you prepare for an oesophageal manometry and either a 24-hour pH or pH/impedance monitoring test. Please read the leaflet at least one week before your appointment and follow the instructions carefully, as this information […]

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 […]

This leaflet is designed for people who are being cared for by Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP’s) within Gateshead Older Persons Community Mental Health Team. What are Advanced Clinical Practitioners? Advanced Clinical Practitioners are either nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists or occupational therapists who have undertaken advanced education, training and qualifications to work at an advanced level of […]