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.

Safeguarding adults

Our safeguarding adults team protect and promote an adult’s right to live a safe and independent life, free from abuse and neglect.

Safeguarding children

The Trust has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people across North Tees and Hartlepool.