Archive – March, 2022
Respiratory team thanked for “care and professionalism” shown to COVID-19 patient who died

“The professionalism and care staff showed for my mother was second to none.” Martin Bunning was so thankful for the way staff at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust treated his mother before her death that he returned to show his gratitude and donate gifts. Martin, from Billingham, arranged to visit staff in the […]
Lateral Flow Tests no longer required for visitors to North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

From Friday (1 April), proof of a negative lateral flow test will no longer be required for people visiting loved ones at the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool. However, all visitors are asked to not come to the hospital if they are displaying any symptoms of COVID-19. Deepak Dwarakanath, […]
“Fast moving and rewarding” – the role of a ward clerk

“Fast moving and so rewarding”. That is how Allison Morrison describes her role at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. Allison has been a ward clerk at the trust for more than 20 years – and she has loved the role. She said: “No day is the same. “My days are very busy and […]
Trust welcomes two birth partners

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is announcing that from Wednesday 23 March, two birth partners will be welcome to attend births at both the University Hospital of North Tees and University Hospital of Hartlepool. Rachel Scott, operational manager for obstetrics and gynaecology, said: “Even at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic we made […]
Ukraine appeal – fundraising efforts humbling

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust would like to share its immense gratitude, after a continuing fundraising campaign for Ukraine has highlighted the generosity of its local community. Direct donations, alongside much needed medical supplies will be delivered directly to the Polish-Ukranian border to support displaced Ukrainians. In just two weeks, the campaign so […]
Local teachers trek 26 miles for children in hospital

A group of teachers from a Hartlepool primary school are raising money to make hospital stays a little brighter for poorly children. Staff from Clavering Primary School have organised a 26-mile sponsored walk from Robin Hood’s Bay to Saltburn, all to raise funds for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust’s play services. The Trust […]
Critical care colleague retires at 70

A team support is saying goodbye to her work family, as she retires following 13 years looking after some of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust’s sickest patients in Stockton-On-Tees. Ann Burton, who also celebrated her 70th birthday in February, came to work in healthcare later in her career. After two years working in […]
Changes to visiting policy

With COVID-19 restrictions being eased across the nation, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is announcing that as of immediate effect, patients at the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool can enjoy visits from up to two loved ones. Deepak Dwarakanath, medical director, said: “We know how important it […]
Ukraine appeal – vital medical supplies collected and money raised

AN NHS doctor from Ukraine has teamed up with his health trust – smashing a fundraising target and collecting a haul of medical supplies. Vladyslav Vovk has been working with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust to help relief efforts in his war-torn homeland. The organisation has collected items desperately needed in field hospitals […]
Breast team beat COVID backlog

Our breast care team is crediting the commitment of staff, longstanding partnership work with GPs across the region and the bravery of patients for clearing the backlog of breast cancer scanning appointments created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust breast care team offers two diagnostic services – scans for […]