- Introduction This leaflet is designed to support your understanding of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and help you take an active approach in managing your symptoms. Please use this leaflet alongside the website links provided or scan the QR codes for more information. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoarthritis/ What is Knee OA? OA is the most common form of arthritis, and […]
Scarf and Akin Osteotomy
Introduction This leaflet is for anyone being listed for a Scarf and Akin Osteotomy surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. What is this operation for? This surgery is to correct a Bunion which may be advised if your symptoms are significant, non-surgical measures have been exhausted and do not relieve the discomfort of the […]Topic: Orthopaedics
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This leaflet explains about carpal tunnel, what it is and how it can be treated. It is intended for patients who are either thinking about or have decided to have surgery and aims to help you understand and gain the maximum benefit from your operation. What is the carpal tunnel? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is […]Topic: Orthopaedics
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Discharge Advice Following Radical Trachelectomy for Cervical Cancer
Before leaving the ward you will be given the opportunity to ask the nursing staff any questions. You may be asked to sit in the dayroom before going home to allow emergency or new admissions for surgery that day to be allocated a bed. This will only be done if absolutely necessary. If you are […]Topic: Gynea Oncology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Donor Sperm Pathway
This information leaflet is designed to give you an overview of the treatment pathway for patients using donor sperm. There are many aspects to consider when deciding to use donor sperm; please take some time to read through the different sections of this leaflet carefully. Please feel free to contact the unit if you have […]Topic: Fertility
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Council of Governors agenda and papers – May 2024
The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Council of Governors meeting on Wednesday 15 May 2024 can be downloaded belowType: Governor papers
Audience: Patients and visitors
Ordering Donor Sperm
Important note: When you are ready to order your donor sperm, please ensure you read this leaflet thoroughly. It provides all the guidance required to complete the ordering process. If you need further assistance regarding donor sperm, please contact the laboratory directly on [email protected] Donor Clinics We do not have our own donors at this […]Topic: Fertility
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
IVF Booklet
In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a fertility treatment that involves the use of drugs to stimulate the ovaries into producing eggs. The eggs are then taken out of the body and fertilised in the laboratory. The fertilised egg(s), which are called embryos, are then replaced in the uterus (womb). IVF was originally designed to treat couples […]Topic: Fertility
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Success Rates
The table below shows the Live Birth Rates for patients who received treatment at Gateshead Fertility using their own eggs between 1st January 2022 and 31st December 2022. Female Age in Years Under 38 38 and over LIVE BIRTH RATE FRESH TREATMENT Per cycle started […]Topic: Fertility
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Plenvu Bowel Preparation for Patients Undergoing Surgery
Introduction This leaflet tells you how to prepare your bowel for your surgery using bowel preparation laxatives. The laxatives will work to cleanse your bowel. What is the bowel preparation? ⯠Plenvu is a strong bowel cleanser, which comes in sachets of white powder. The powder must be dissolved in a jug of water, when […]Topic: Colorectal, Gynea Oncology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors