Archive – October, 2020
Retiring nurse describes her part in transformation of nursing role

A Nurse has recounted her experience being one of the first to move into a specialist role as she retires from nursing after nearly four decades caring for patients. Carol Bowler is leaving North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust after 37 years in nursing. Carol, who is a senior clinical practitioner, was one of […]
Halloween – not this year!

Halloween isn’t going to be as much fun as usual this year, as knocking on doors to trick or treat is not recommended. One of our colleagues created this simple sign for her mum and shared it with us. You can download and print this sign to display in your window or door to let […]
New support group for BAME staff – as trust joins regional promise

AS NHS organisations across the region come together to make a collective promise to ethnic minority colleagues, a health trust is sharing one of its own initiatives. As it marks Black History Month, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has joined forces with neighbouring trusts in signing a promise aimed at ensuring fairness for […]
Celebrating NHS teams delivering outstanding patient care

A health trust has highlighted the work of three clinical teams for the way they have improved patient care as part of a special annual event. Every year North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust hold an event – Celebrating Excellence in Care – to put the focus on some of the teams who have […]
Health trusts make collective promise to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues and communities
NHS organisations across the North East & North Cumbria make collective promise to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues and communities Health and care leaders across the region are making a collective promise to Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) colleagues who make up such an important part of the NHS workforce. As part of […]
Public asked to take part in national research project into bereavement

The death of a family member or friend is never easy, with a grieving process that can take many forms and can last for months, if not years. Bereavement has, like everything, been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re part of a nationwide research project exploring how COVID-19 has effected grieving friends and relatives, from […]
Get the right care, in the right place – think pharmacy, 111 and GP first

Health leaders across Tees Valley are asking people to continue to do their bit by thinking pharmacy, GP and 111 online first – and not just turning up to A&E. The plea is the first part of a new ‘do your bit’ campaign aimed at raising awareness of the first routes people should take for […]
Research team call on volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trial

Volunteers are still needed to join the fight against COVID-19 and be a part of an ongoing vaccine trial. NHS staff from across Durham and the Tees Valley are part of a joined team running the Novavax trial at the University Hospital of Hartlepool. If you are aged between 18 and 84 and at normal […]
Join the fight against COVID-19 and volunteer to be part of a new vaccine trial
Join the fight against COVID-19 and volunteer to be part of a new vaccine trial COVID-19 is a virus that affects us all. Many of us will know of the impact it has on daily living and life. Now there is a chance for you to help your family, friends and community by joining the […]
Whoppers, bazookas, bangers, puppies – what do you call yours – asks Teesside healthcare organisation…

A Teesside health care trust has issued a message to patients across the Tees Valley to attend their breast screening appointments using the power of proposition. North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have released a series of videos featuring their staff explaining what name(s) they give to their breasts. The evocative campaign, they say, […]