Archive – June, 2022
New control hub is improving patient journey through hospital

A new state-of-the-art control centre at a health trust in Teesside is helping the improved flow of patients through hospital. North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has launched its Integrated Co-ordination Centre – to track patients through every step of their hospital journey. The new room, custom built in the middle of the University […]
Local mum inspired to help other women breastfeed their babies

“I don’t want any new mum who is struggling to breastfeed to feel like a failure” – that’s driving force behind one local woman’s career move from customer services to midwifery assistant. After giving birth two and half years ago, Sophie Simpson struggled to breastfeed her baby boy Arlo. Refusing to give up, Sophie asked […]
Helping staff stay at the forefront of modern healthcare – the value of a special library service

Over the last few years, the knowledge and information service has innovated and evolved – and continues to do so today. The service, based at the University Hospital of North Tees, started as a department for accessing books from. Since then, the offer has expanded – it is a place where resources can be accessed […]
Midwife-led birthing unit in Hartlepool shortlisted for major national award

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is proud to announce it has been shortlisted for a major award. The Trust’s Rowan Team has been shortlisted for the 2022 Parliamentary Award in the Nursing and Midwifery category. The University Hospital of Hartlepool’s Rowan suite opened during the height of the pandemic and brought births back […]
Hospital staff issue urgent appeal for breast pumps to be returned in aid of premature babies

Staff on the special care baby unit at the University Hospital of North Tees are asking parents to return breast pump machines loaned to them. The unit loans breast pumps out to new parents so that their premature or poorly baby can be fed on the ward when mum and dad need to step out. […]
New guidance on wearing of facemasks in hospital

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is updating its guidance around the wearing of facemasks in its hospitals. From today (Thursday 9 June), any visitors to the University Hospital of North Tees or the University Hospital of Hartlepool will not be required to wear a facemask. Lindsey Robertson, chief nurse, said: “As of today, […]
Teesside NHS trainer who has boosted the skills of thousands of health staff nationally

An NHS trainer in Teesside who has delivered support to more than 10,000 healthcare staff across the country is showcasing one of his most high profile courses. John Blenkinsopp, clinical effectiveness advisor at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, has been leading national training for dozens of organisations over the last 20 years. John, […]