Head of community safety Dave Turton from Cleveland Fire Brigade said: “We know people enjoy the nights leading up to 5 November and bonfire night itself, but what was a fun evening can turn to tragedy very quickly if people don’t treat fire and fireworks with respect.” Matron in accident and emergency at the University […]

While the trust is unanimously committed to developing a new hospital to meet the future healthcare needs of the people of Hartlepool, Stockton, Easington and Sedgefield, the board feels the complexities of the approval process are such that without high-level political support it appears to be unable to get a decision before the end of […]

Dr Atle Karstad, who is the only consultant physiotherapist at the trust, was part of the first cohort to complete the professional doctorate at Teesside University. The intensive part time course took six years to complete. He said: “In addition to being the musculoskeletal professional lead, a big part of my role is also to […]

The apprentices have been working at the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool for the last two years, while they have completed an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Health Care Support at Level 3, at Stockton Riverside College of Further Education and Hartlepool College of Further Education. The apprenticeship scheme gives […]

Stoptober is a 28 day initiative, which is backed by Fresh – urging smokers across the country to stop smoking. Stoptober is a great time for smokers to make a positive change in their lives and quit. It’s a time when family, friends and colleagues can all make a start together. People who quit for […]

Panacea, a relocated outpatient pharmacy which also offers high street pharmacy services to patients, visitors and staff has been officially opened. The branding for Panacea was designed by degree students from Cleveland College of Art and Design in Hartlepool who are studying to work in the commercial world. The winning design was by first year […]