Resources

What is the Strength and Balance Service? We are a partnership between Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and Gateshead Council Public Health. The service targets over 65-year-olds who have a history of falls, a fear of falling and feel they are slowing down. You may have noticed that you’re a little slower than you used […]

Welcome to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. You are here because you need treatment that can only be provided in a hospital. We aim to discharge you from hospital as soon as you are well enough It’s important for us to work together to make sure you’re not in hospital any longer than you need to […]

How does the urinary system work? Urine is constantly produced by the kidneys. It then passes down the ureters (tubes from the kidneys) to the bladder. The bladder acts as a storage organ, which expands as it fills like a balloon. As the bladder fills messages are sent to the brain. When there is about […]

General advice Your child has been given insoles to wear inside their shoes. They may be made of plastic, leather or other material and are designed to help correct the foot position. They may be half or full length. What shoes can be worn? You will be able to buy your own shoes to wear […]

What happens when I attend the clinic? When the breast team is ready to see you, a nurse will take you in to a consulting room where you will be asked to undress above your waist and change in to a hospital gown. Please wear separates (skirt/trousers and top). You will then be examined by […]

What are they? Pulmonary Lung function test (PFT) or also called Lung or Breathing Test is a complete evaluation of the respiratory system including patient history, physical examinations, and tests of pulmonary function. The primary purpose of pulmonary function testing is to identify the severity of pulmonary impairment. They allows to measure parameters like: Your […]

Most girls start their periods between the ages of 11-14 years old but anywhere from 9-16 years is normal. Signs that puberty is starting are that breasts start to develop, and girls will start to grow pubic hair. It is usually around 2 years after this that periods will start. For girls with autism or […]

The Remote DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course is a clinical appointment that has been developed in partnership with The Open University. By taking part in a Remote DAFNE course you can learn the DAFNE way of managing your type 1 diabetes from home. This might fit in better with your work and home […]

Simple lymphatic drainage is a form of gentle massage to help move fluid away from a congested area towards healthy lymph nodes where it can be drained more effectively.  It is one of the four main treatments used to help manage lymphoedema and should be used alongside skincare, exercise and the use of compression garments. […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions regarding your neck biopsy. 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 […]