Our commitment to you

At North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our patients are our top priority, with excellence as our standard.

Armed Forces Covenant

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is a proud and active supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Modern slavery statement

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that the Trust and its subsidiary companies have made to make sure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our business.

Learning from deaths policy

Our Trust has a policy in place which identifies when and how the trust reviews the care and management of any patient who passes away whilst under our care.

Privacy and dignity

We know how important it is to respect and protect the privacy and dignity of our patients.

Safeguarding

At North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we have a duty and a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of all our patients – children, young people and adults.

Infection Prevention and Control

We take infection prevention and control very seriously to make sure we are giving our patients the best possible care while they are staying in hospital.

Access to your health records

When you visit an NHS Hospital or use a social care service, data is stored on computer systems and added to your medical records and you have a right to request access to that information.