News and events
“Staff are our eyes and ears – we must always listen and learn” – NHS chief executive reflects on staff survey result

“You feel trusted to care for our patients and feel safe in raising concerns – but we can always do more.” The results of the annual NHS Staff Survey have been published – and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has reflected on the some of the feedback and themes raised. This year the […]
Success of new hospital support workers leads to health trust’s permanent recruitment plan

The “overwhelming success” of new support worker roles for busy hospital wards has led to a health trust’s decision to continue to recruit for the position. The team support worker roles at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust were aimed at being extra support for clinical teams and support for patients in hospital. The […]
Teesside mum shares story of rare genetic condition in memory of baby daughter

A Thornaby mum has taken it upon herself to raise awareness of Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, where a symptom linked to the rare condition took the life of her nine-month-old daughter. Now she is raising money for the hospitals that looked after her. On Tuesday 22 September 2020, health care assistant Lisa Rogers made her way to […]
Friendship and laughter the best medicine for Wednesday Wonder Women

A group of women who all bonded while battling cancer in the same hospital unit have celebrated the final treatment of one of their group’s members. The self-titled ‘Wednesday Wonder Women’ saw Amanda Rees, from Norton – get to toll the final treatment bell in March at the University Hospital of North Tees. The group […]
First medical supplies donated by health trust arrive in war-torn Ukraine

The first medical supplies sent by NHS staff in Teesside to help people in war-torn Ukraine have been successfully delivered this week. The much-needed aid, collected by staff at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, has been transported to the Poland-Ukraine border. The organisation has collected items desperately needed in field hospitals including beds, […]
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 […]