Resources

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• 2-Week Rule – Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS)

  Your referral explained.

  Department:

  Appointments/Admissions

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• 24 Hour and Overnight Urine Sample Collection

  For patients asked to provide a urine sample for testing.

  Department:

  Biochemistry

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• 24-hour pH monitoring study

  This leaflet tells you how to prepare for your 24-hour pH monitoring study at the University Hospital of Hartlepool and what to expect when you come for this procedure. (The term "pH" is used as a measure of acidity).

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• A Guide to Post-Mortem Examination Procedure

  An explanation of the post mortem process for relatives.

  Department:

  Pathology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• A Guide to the Discharge Lounge

  Patient information leaflet giving you an overview of what the Discharge Lounge is and what to expect on day of discharge.

  Department:

  Patient Flow

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• A Guide to Toothbrushing

  Patient information leaflet about keeping your teeth clean and healthy and guide to brushing your teeth.

  Department:

  Dental services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Achilles Tendon Rupture – VACOped Boot

  Patient information leaflet describing treatment for an Achilles Tendon Rupture using a VACOped Boot.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Acromioclavicular joint stabilisation – LockDown/Weaver Dunn Procedure

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering following Acromioclavicular joint stabilisation.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Acupuncture

  Patient information leaflet describing what acupuncture is. It also explains how it works and the pros and cons of having it done.

  Department:

  Anaesthetics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Acute Kidney Injury

  A patient leaflet for those with an acute kidney injury.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Adult safeguarding policy

  The purpose of this policy is to outline the principles and definitions that underpin safeguarding work and to describe the statutory duties set out under the Care Act 2014.

  Department:

  Corporate, Safeguarding adults

  Type:

  Corporate information, Statutory

• Adult speech and language therapy: community referral guidelines

  We accept referrals direct from nursing and care homes and with patient consent. If you need advice we can discuss queries and concerns via a telephone call to service. Please refer to referral guidelines.

  Department:

  Speech and language therapy

  Type:

  Guidelines

• Advice About Possibly Requiring an Operation for a Fracture (Broken Bone)

  For patients assessed at Urgent Care or the Emergency Department.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Aftercare following your CT Colonoscopy

  This leaflet contains information regarding aftercare following the test you had today and also results.

  Department:

  Bowel Screening

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Aftercare following your CT Colonoscopy with Hyoscine Butylbromide (Buscopan)

  A patient leaflet for those following a CT Colonoscopy with Buscopan.

  Department:

  Bowel Screening

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Anal Physiology Test – PIL1593 version 1

  This leaflet will tell you about the anal physiology test (also called anorectal physiology) and what to expect when you attend for the procedure.

  Department:

  Colorectal

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Anal Sphincter Exercises

  This leaflet tells you about anal sphincter exercises and how to perform them.

  Department:

  Colorectal

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Angioplasty – Your Quick Guide

  Angioplasty – your quick guide – BHF Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient […]

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Ankle Foot Orthosis

  This leaflet has been produced to provide you with information on the wear and care of your prescription. You have been prescribed an Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) after an assessment with your Orthotist.

  Department:

  Orthotics, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Ankle Foot Orthosis for Children

  This leaflet will provide you with information on the wear and care of your child’s prescription. Your child has been prescribed an Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) after an assessment with your Orthotist.

  Department:

  Orthotics, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Ankle Fracture

  Patient information leaflet describing what a fracture is, the symptoms and what to do while recovering from it.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Ankle Sprain Injuries

  This leaflet informs you about your injury and the symptoms you can expect. It gives advice on treatment to relieve your symptoms. It also gives advice on posture and exercises you can do to help your recovery.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Annual members meeting presentation

  The trust's annual members meeting presentation for 2023 to 2024.

  Type:

  Corporate information

• Annual report and accounts 2018 to 2019

  The Trust produces an annual report every year alongside our AGM to highlight achievements over the previous 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Annual report and accounts 2019 – 2020

  The Trust produces an annual report every year alongside our AGM to highlight achievements over the previous 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Annual report and accounts 2020 – 2021

  The Trust produces an annual report every year alongside our AGM to highlight achievements over the previous 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Annual report and accounts 2021 to 2022

  The Trust produces an annual report every year alongside our AGM to highlight achievements over the previous 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023

  The Trust produces an annual report every year alongside our AGM to highlight achievements over the previous 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024

  The Trust produces an annual report every year alongside our AGM to highlight achievements over the previous 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

  The Trust produces an annual report every year alongside our AGM to highlight achievements over the previous 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Antenatal pathway for women assessed as higher risk in pregnancy

  The following plan forms the basis of antenatal care for women assessed as higher risk throughout their pregnancy, requiring referral to an Obstetric and/or Consultant physician. Not every woman will need to attend every appointment listed here. You may be seen by the Consultant or a member of their team, which may include a physician, […]

  Department:

  Ante-natal, Ante-natal/post-natal

  Type:

  Guidelines

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury – PIL1435 version 2

  About your injury You have been diagnosed with a ruptured (torn) Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Rupture of the ACL is a major injury to the knee. This leaflet is designed to give you more information about your injury and how it can be managed. What is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)? A ligament joins one […]

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Anthem Magazine Autumn 2022

  Meet Linda and Sadie and farewell to a special colleague.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anthem Magazine Autumn 2024

  University Hospital of Hartlepool awarded surgical hub status, our £4 million robotic theatre, and meet the team supporting people awaiting a cancer diagnosis. Read Anthem now.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anthem Magazine Autumn 2025

  A thank you to our Hartlepool community, the new tech speeding up lung cancer diagnoses, and a nurse who is celebrating 50 years with the NHS. Read Anthem now.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anthem Magazine Spring 2022

  A doctor from Ukraine has teamed up with his health trust to smash a fundraising target and our chief executive Julie Gillon speaks about her ambitions to ensure that the Tees Valley is ‘levelled up’.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anthem Magazine Spring 2024

  University Hospital of Hartlepool awarded surgical hub status, our £4 million robotic theatre, and meet the team supporting people awaiting a cancer diagnosis. Read Anthem now.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anthem Magazine Spring 2025

  Our diagnostic centre opens its doors to patients, a new stop smoking service for Hartlepool and a college course showing the harsh realities of knife crime. Read Anthem now.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anthem Magazine Summer 2022

  Chris Kemp and her three daughters keeping it in the family and Trust charity celebrates 25 years of making a difference.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anthem Magazine Summer 2023

  The prime minister and health minister visit the Trust to find out more about our innovative patient flow model.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anthem Magazine Summer 2025

  Unveiling our new robotic theatre, rewarding careers in midwifery and celebrating our NHS volunteers. Read Anthem now.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anthem Magazine Winter 2023

  Trust's new clinical skills lab launches in Hartlepool, Research midwife top performing study lead in region and more.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anthem Magazine Winter 2024/25

  AI investment speeds up lung cancer diagnosis, a new campaign highlighting suicide prevention and the livestreaming technology opening theatres up to midwives. Read Anthem now.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Newsletters and Magazines

• Anti-embolism (TED) stockings

  This leaflet explains what anti-embolism (TED) stockings are, when they are used, and how to care for them.

  Department:

  Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners)

  Information for patients starting to take anticoagulant medication.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Arthroscopic Capsular Release and Manipulation Under Anaesthesia. Stage 1 – Physiotherapy and Exercise

  A patient leaflet with stage 1 exercises following an arthroscopic capsular release or a manipulation under anaesthesia.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Arthroscopic Capsular Release/Manipulation under anaesthesia

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering following Arthroscopic Capsular Release/Manipulation under anaesthesia.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Arthroscopic Sub acromial Decompression +/- ACJ excision

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering following Arthroscopic subacromial decompression.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Asthma and acute exacerbations or “flare ups”

  A patient leaflet for those with asthma including identification and management.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Atrial Fibrillation – Your Quick Guide

  Atrial fibrillation – your quick guide – BHF Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Atrophic Vaginitis

  This leaflet will tell you about Atrophic Vaginitis and explain some treatments which may help.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Autologous Blood Patch Treatment for Pneumothorax With a Persistent Air Leak

  Your treatment explained.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Autologus Fascial Sling

  Patient information leaflet describing the Autologous Fascial sling procedure to treat urinary stress incontinence.

  Department:

  Gynaecology, Women and children's service, Womens services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Azithromycin for Chronic Lung Disease

  Patient information leaflet describing Azithromycin, which is a medication used to treat chronic lung disease.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Back to Fitness Exercise and Education Class

  This leaflet tells you about the Back to Fitness exercise class which has been designed by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust physiotherapists to help you manage your lower back pain.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Balance Exercises

  Patient information leaflet describing different exercises you can do while in hospital and when returning home to aid with maintaining muscular strength.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Banding of Haemorrhoids (Piles) – Outpatients (Discharge Advice)

  Discharge advice for patients who have had haemorrhoid banding.

  Department:

  Nursing, Outpatient services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Bed Exercise

  Patient information leaflet describing the different bed exercises you can do while in hospital and when returning home to aid with muscular strength.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Benefits, risks and possible complications of having podiatric surgery

  This leaflet tells you about the possible benefits and risks of having podiatric (foot) surgery.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Biochemistry user guide

  This handbook has been provided to inform users of the Biochemistry laboratory about which services are available and how to obtain the services required.

  Department:

  Pathology

  Type:

  Pathology user guides

• Biofeedback Clinic

  This leaflet tells you what to expect when you go for an appointment at the biofeedback clinic.

  Department:

  Colorectal

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Biopsy of the Cervix

  A leaflet for those referred for a colposcopy due to come abnormal cells identified in cervical sample (smear test).

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Biopsy of the Vulva or Vagina

  This leaflet tells you what to expect after your procedure and who to contact if you have any worries or concerns when you go home.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Blood Transfusion Leaflets – Hospital and Science – NHSBT

  Website link that takes you to all the patient information leaflets relating to Blood Transfusion by NHS.

  Department:

  Blood Transfusion

  Type:

  External patient information leaflet

• Blood Transfusions Leaflets (JPAC) – Different Languages

  Website link that takes you to Joint United Kingdom Blood Transfusion's website.

  Department:

  Blood Transfusion, Haematology (Labs), Haematology unit

  Type:

  External patient information leaflet

• Board of Directors extraordinary agenda – 6 October 2022

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 6 October 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 1 February 2024

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 1 February 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 2 December 2021

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 2 December 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 22 September 2022

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 22 September 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 23 March 2023

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 23 March 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 24 March 2022

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 24 March 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 24 November 2022

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 24 November 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 25 March 2021

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 25 March 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 25 May 2023

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 25 May 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 26 January 2023

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 26 January 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 26 March 2020

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 26 March 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 26 November 2020

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 26 November 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 27 April 2023

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 27 April 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 27 January 2022

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 27 January 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 27 July 2021

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 27 July 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 27 July 2023

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 27 July 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 27 May 2021

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 27 May 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 28 April 2022

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 28 April 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 28 January 2021

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 28 January 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 28 July 2022

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 28 July 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 28 May 2020

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 28 May 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 28 October 2021

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 28 October 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 29 April 2021

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 29 April 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 29 October 2020

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 29 October 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 30 April 2020

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 30 April 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 30 January 2020

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 30 January 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 30 July 2020

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 30 July 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 4 April 2024

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 4 April 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 4 March 2025

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Tuesday 4 March 2025.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 4 September 2025

  Papers for the University Hospitals Tees' Board of Directors held on Thursday 4 September 2025.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 5 June 2024

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Wednesday 5 June 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 5 November 2024

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Tuesday 5 November 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 5 October 2023

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 5 October 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 8 June 2022

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 8 June 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of Directors papers – 9 November 2023

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Thursday 9 November 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Board of directors’ declaration of interest 2021 – 2022

  Our latest declared declarations of interest. It is especially important for NHS to demonstrate transparency of public spend or share any conflicts of interest.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Declarations

• Board of directors’ declaration of interest 2023

  Our board of directors' declarations of interest.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Declarations

• Board of directors’ declaration of interest 2024

  Our board of directors' declarations of interest for 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Declarations

• Bone Densitometry Scan

  A patient leaflet with explanation to what osteoporosis is and how it is diagnosed.

  Department:

  Radiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Bone Marrow Biopsy

  Your bone marrow biopsy procedure explained.

  Department:

  Haematology (Labs)

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Botulinum Toxin A Injection to Bladder

  Patient information leaflet describing a Botox injection to the bladder.

  Department:

  Urology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Botulinum Toxin Injections for Muscle Spasticity in Adults – PIL1072 Version 3

  Your treatment to stop overactive muscles contracting.

  Department:

  General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Breast Screening Assessment Unit

  A patient leaflet for women attending the Breast Screening Assessment Unit

  Department:

  Breast Screening services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Bronchiectasis and exacerbations or “flare ups”

  A patient leaflet for those experiencing an exacerbation or flare up of Bronchiectasis.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Bronchiolitis

  Patient information leaflet describing bronchiolitis.

  Department:

  Paediatrics, Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Bronchoscopy

  Your bronchoscopy procedure explained.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Bronchoscopy with EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)

  Advice for patients undergoing the procedure.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Bronchoscopy with Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation (VBN) and Radial Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)

  A patient leaflet providing information on VBN/EBUS and omitting medication.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Call for Concern (C4C)

  Patient information leaflet describing Call for Concern (C4C) which provides 24-hour access to a Critical Care Outreach Nurse.

  Department:

  Critical Care

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Cannula Care

  You have had a cannula inserted as part of your care. This leaflet tells you what a cannula is and how it should be cared for.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Capsule Sponge Test

  Patient information leaflet describing what a Capsule Sponge Test is, what it looks like and how the procedure is performed.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE)

  A patient information leaflet describing Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE).

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Carcinoma of Unknown Primary

  This leaflet will tell you about Carcinoma of Unknown Primary and the care you will receive.

  Department:

  Cancer information centre, Cancer services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Care Following Your Pregnancy Loss

  Information about the care you will receive following the loss of a pregnancy

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Caring for my Caesarean Section Wound

  Patient information leaflet describing how to care for your caesarean section scar and how to reduce the risk of infection.

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Caring for you after your Varicose Vein Surgery

  What happens after your procedure.

  Department:

  Nursing

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Cellular pathology user guide

  This handbook has been provided to inform users of the Cellular pathology-Histology/cytology - Laboratory about which services are available and how to obtain the services required.

  Department:

  Pathology

  Type:

  Pathology user guides

• Cellulitis – PIL1360 Version 2

  The symptoms and treatment of cellulitis.

  Department:

  General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Cervical Ectropion

  The purpose of this leaflet is to provide you with information about a condition known as cervical ectropion and treatments for the condition.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Cervical Polyps

  The patient information leaflet will explain what a cervical polyp is and how it is treated.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Chair Exercises

  Patient information leaflet describing the different exercises you can do while in hospital and when you return home to aid with maintaining muscular strength.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Chaplaincy Team

  This leaflet tells you about the chaplaincy service and how to contact the chaplaincy team.

  Department:

  Bereavement Services, Chaplaincy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Chickenpox and Shingles

  Causes, symptoms and treatment of chickenpox and shingles.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Child Protection: Why a Medical Examination Has Been Requested and What Happens Next

  Information for patients, parents and carers explaining what happens when the local social care team is involved in a child protection medical examination.

  Department:

  Safeguarding children

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Child’s Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collar Bone) – Discharge Advice

  A patient leaflet with discharge advice following a fractured child's clavicle.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Children’s Dental Treatment Under General Anaesthetic

  Information for parents or carers.

  Department:

  Dental services, Paediatrics, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Children’s speech and language therapy: referral guidance

  We have an open referral system, this means that patients, carers and professionals can refer a child or young people can refer themselves to our Children's speech and language therapy team.

  Department:

  Speech and language therapy

  Type:

  Guidelines

• Cholecystectomy

  Patient information leaflet describing what cholecystectomy is, difference between laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy and procedures.

  Department:

  Gastroenterology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Cholecystectomy Intra-operative Ultrasound and Common Bile Duct Exploration

  Patient information leaflet describing Cholecystectomy, Intra-operative Ultrasound and common bile duct exploration.

  Department:

  Gastroenterology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Choosing Your Wheelchair

  Advice for patients who need to choose a wheelchair.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Chronic Cough

  A patient information leaflet explaining chronic cough.

  Department:

  Lung Health, Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and exacerbations or “flare ups”

  A patient leaflet for those with COPD.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP)

  A patient leaflet for those experiencing chronic pelvic pain, causes, tests and possible treatments

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Circumcision Discharge Advice

  Patient information leaflet describing discharge advice following a circumcision.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Clinical trials and travel insurance

  A statement from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.

  Department:

  Research

  Type:

  Guidelines

• Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) PCR Positive Carrier

  Advice for patients with a positive Clostridioides difficile PCR result.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Clostridium Difficile

  This leaflet tells you about the Clostridium difficile infection which is thought to be causing your diarrhoea. It is sometimes called C.diff, Clostridium Difficile Associated Disease (CDAD) or Antibiotic Associated Diarrhoea (AAD).

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Colon Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam™) – Preparing for your Procedure

  Patient leaflet explaining what Colon Capsule Endoscopy is and how to prepare for the procedure.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Colonic Polypectomy Aftercare Advice

  For patients who have had polyps removed.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Colonoscopy

  Patient information leaflet describing a colonoscopy.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Colonoscopy – Paediatrics

  This leaflet tells you what to expect when your child has a colonoscopy.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Colonoscopy or Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Entonox  – Discharge Advice

  A leaflet giving discharge information following a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy with entonox.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Colonoscopy or Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Sedation    

  Discharge advice following the procedure

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Colonoscopy or Flexible Sigmoidoscopy without Sedation – Discharge Advice

  A patient leaflet which explains what to expect on discharge following a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy and who to contact with any questions.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Colostrum Harvesting

  Patient information leaflet describing Colostrum Harvesting.

  Department:

  Women and children's service

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Colposcopy MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team)

  This leaflet will tell you about the Colposcopy MDT and what they do to help your treatment progress.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Combined Group Board of Directors – Thursday 17 April 2024

  Papers for the Combined Group Board of Directors on Thursday 17 April 2024

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Combined Group Board of Directors – Thursday 3 July 2025

  Papers for the Combined Group Board of Directors on Thursday 3 July 2025.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Combined Group Board of Directors – Thursday 6 November 2025

  Papers for the Combined Group Board of Directors on Thursday 6 November 2025

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Combined Group Board of Directors – Thursday 8 May 2025

  Papers for the Combined Group Board of Directors on Thursday 17 April 2024

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Combined Group Board of Directors – Tuesday 3 September 2024

  Papers for the Combined Group Board of Directors on Tuesday 3 September 2024

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Combined Group Board of Directors – Wednesday 15 May 2024

  Papers for the Combined Group Board of Directors on Wednesday 15 May 2024

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Combined Group Board of Directors – Wednesday 3 July 2024

  Papers for the Combined Group Board of Directors on Wednesday 3 July 2024

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Combined public board papers – 7 January 2025

  Papers for the Trust’s Board of Directors held on Tuesday 7 January 2025.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

• Coming for an Anaesthetic- Paediatrics

  Patient information leaflet informing parents/carers about anaesthetics before and after a procedure/operation.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Committee in Common Council of Governors – 25 February 2025

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Tuesday 25 February 2025.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Community Dementia Liaison Service

  A patient leaflet explaining what the Community Dementia Liaison Service is.

  Department:

  Community Services, Elderly Care

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Community Pain Management

  What is the Community Pain Management (CPM) service? Community Pain Management (CPM) is a team of Psychologists, Psychological Therapists and Physiotherapists who specialise in pain management. You may have been referred to us from Secondary Care Pain Team (Pain Clinic), Integrated Musculoskeletal Service, or Rheumatology. What do we do in the Community Pain Management Service? […]

  Department:

  Nursing, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Community Stroke Team

  Patient information leaflet describing the Community Stroke Team.

  Department:

  Stroke services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Computed Tomography (CT) Colonography Gastrografin (morning) Appointment

  A patient leaflet with preparation information for a CT Colonography and what to expect.

  Department:

  Radiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Conservative Management of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2 (CIN 2)

  This leaflet is to provide you with information about options for management following a diagnosis of CIN 2.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Considering a caesarean birth

  A externally sourced patient information leaflet regarding considering a caesarean section.

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Constipation in Children – Information for Parents/Carers

  Patient information leaflet describing what causes constipation in children and ways to alleviate constipation.

  Department:

  Children's ward, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Contracting activity summary 2024 to 2025

  Contracting activity summary for the provision of relevant health care services for 2024 to 2025.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Contracting activity

• Contrast Echocardiogram (echo)

  This leaflet tells you about a contrast echocardiogram (echo).

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Coronary Angiogram

  This leaflet tells you about a coronary angiogram and will help you to understand what will happen during and after your procedure.

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Corporate plan on a page 2023

  North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust's plan on a page outlines our vision, strategic aims, values and key foundations of success mapped into a framework.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Strategy documents

• Corporate Strategy 2020 to 2025

  We have refreshed our corporate strategy (2020 - 2025) to acknowledge the journey that we are on as a leading NHS Foundation Trust and provider of acute and community services, and to ensure we are concentrating on the things that matter most to our patients.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Strategy documents

• Coughs and Colds in Young Children

  Patient Information Leaflet describing what coughs and colds are in young children, what treatment is available and what risks to look for.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Children's ward, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Council of Governors – 10 December 2020

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 10 December 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 10 February 2022

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 10 February 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 14 December 2023

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 14 December 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 15 February 2024

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 15 February 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 16 February 2023

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 16 February 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 16 July 2024

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Tuesday 16 July 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 16 September 2021

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 16 September 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 18 February 2021

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 18 February 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 18 November 2021

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 18 November 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 20 February 2020

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 20 February 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 21 May 2024

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Tuesday 21 May 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 5 May 2022

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 5 May 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 6 August 2020

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 6 August 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 6 May 2021

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 6 May 2021.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 7 May 2020

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 7 May 2020.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 8 December 2022

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 8 December 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 8 September 2022

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Thursday 8 September 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Council of Governors – 19 September 2023

  Agenda and papers for the Trust’s council of governors held on Tuesday 19 September 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor papers

• Counselling after the Loss of a Baby

  This leaflet tells you about the support available to you after the loss of a baby. This could be through miscarriage, stillbirth, termination of pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy or sudden death of a child.

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Critical Care Rehabilitation Manual – The Road to Recovery

  This patient information leaflet will help you understand about the Critical Care Unit and provides advice on how to recover when you go home.

  Department:

  Critical Care

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Croup

  Patient information leaflet describing the symptoms, treatment and what to do if your child has croup.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• CT Guided Lung Biopsy

  What to expect from your CT Guided Lung Biopsy test.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Declaration of interest register 2021-2022

  Our Trust declarations of interest register.

  Type:

  Corporate information, Declarations

• Declaration of interest register 2022-2023

  Our Trust declarations of interest register.

  Type:

  Corporate information, Declarations

• Declaration of interest register 2023-2024

  Our Trust declarations of interest register.

  Type:

  Corporate information, Declarations

• Declaration of interest register 2024-2025

  Our Trust declarations of interest register.

  Type:

  Corporate information, Declarations

• Deep Vein Thrombosis

  Patient leaflet explaining DVT. What is is, the likelihood, risks and treatment.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Delirium

  A patient information leaflet explaining delirium.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dementia Strategy 2022 to 2026

  Our dementia strategy builds on what we have already achieved and sets out key areas that are the building blocks for the delivery of quality dementia care.

  Department:

  Corporate, Safeguarding adults

  Type:

  Corporate information, Strategy documents

• Desmopressin

  Information for patients and parents or carers explaining the use of desmopressin in the prevention of bedwetting.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Diet and Diabetes: Information for People New to Insulin

  Patient information leaflet providing information for people new to insulin.

  Department:

  Diabetes

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary Advice about Gaining Weight in a Healthy Way in Adults

  Healthy weight gain information and meal ideas.

  Department:

  Dietitians, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary Advice Following Anti-Reflux Surgery

  Patient information leaflet providing dietary advice and ideas for patients who have had anti-reflux surgery.

  Department:

  Nutrition and Dietetics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary advice following bariatric surgery

  Patient information leaflet describing the changes you will need to make, about what and how you eat following your bariatric surgery in order to reduce your risk of any problems.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary advice following Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) procedure

  This leaflet gives dietary advice for after your ESG and has been developed by Bariatric (weight loss) Dietitians.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary Advice Following Gastric Balloon Insertion

  Dietary advice for patients who have had a gastric balloon inserted.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary Advice For a Moist and Minced Diet

  This leaflet will give you dietary advice to improve your nutritional intake and help prevent weight loss when you have been advised to follow an altered texture diet due to a difficulty swallowing.

  Department:

  Dietitians, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary Advice for a Puree Diet

  This leaflet will give you dietary advice to improve your nutritional intake and help prevent weight loss when you have been advised to follow an altered texture diet.

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary Advice For a Soft and Bite-Sized Diet

  This leaflet will give you dietary advice to improve your nutritional intake and help prevent weight loss when you have been advised to follow an altered texture diet due to a difficulty swallowing.

  Department:

  Dietitians, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary advice for reactive hypoglycaemia

  This leaflet describes reactive hypoglycaemia and some tips and suggestions on how to manage the condition.

  Department:

  Diabetes

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary Advice: Meal ideas for food re-introduction stage of Low Calorie Diet

  A leaflet for patients with low-calorie meal ideas.

  Department:

  Nutrition and Dietetics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dietary information for patients with liver disease

  Patient information leaflet describing dietary information for patients with liver disease.

  Department:

  Dietitians

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Digital strategy 2020 to 2025

  A key aspiration for our health and care system transformation, will be the delivery of high quality, cost effective digital services.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Strategy documents

• Distal biceps repair

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering following Distal biceps repair.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Distal Radius Fracture

  Patient information leaflet describing Distal Radius Fracture, how to manage it, how to care and exercises to help improve.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Down’s Syndrome Information

  Information for patients and parents

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Drug and alcohol misuse in pregnancy

  A patient leaflet about the effects of and help for alcohol and drug misuse during pregnancy.

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Dupuytren’s Disease and Fasciectomy – PIL1599 Version 1

  This leaflet will explain what Dupuytren’s disease is, and the treatment (Fasciectomy) that can be done when the disease affects your hands.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Duty of Candour

  Patient information leaflet describing the Trust policy on Duty of Candour.

  Department:

  Patient Experience Team

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• E coli 0157 infection

  A patient leaflet explaining what E coli 1057 is, symptoms, prevention and what to do if contracted.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Emergency Treatment of Allergic Reactions in Children

  Patient information leaflet describing what to do if your child has an allergic reaction.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection (EFTR)

  A patient leaflet for those undergoing an Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection (EFTR).

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)

  A patient leaflet for those undergoing an Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR).

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

  Patient information leaflet describing how to prepare for your Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to find cause of symptom

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) – Discharge Advice

  Discharge advice for patients following an ERCP.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)

  This leaflet will tell you what an Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is, and what to expect before and after your surgery.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for Colorectal Growths

  Patient information leaflet describing what Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is and when it is required.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for Colorectal Growths

  A patient leaflet explaining Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for Colorectal Growths.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for Gastric Growths

  This patient information leaflet will explain what Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is and when it is required.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

  A patient leaflet for those in advance of an EUS procedure.

  Department:

  Gastroenterology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Guided Gallbladder Drainage and Placement of Stent

  Patient information leaflet describing a procedure called Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Guided Gallbladder Drainage and what it involves.

  Department:

  Gastroenterology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Guided Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage and Placement of Stent

  Why you are having an Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Guided Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage and what it involves.

  Department:

  Endoscopy, Gastroenterology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Endoscopy – Paediatrics

  This leaflet tells you about an Endoscopy for your child.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Enuresis Alarm

  A leaflet to describe how to use the Enuresis alarm.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Equality and diversity report 2017 – 2018

  Our annual equality and diversity report for 2017 to 2018 outlines our organisations commitment to providing and improving equal opportunities for our staff.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Equality and diversity report 2018 – 2019

  Our annual equality and diversity report for 2018 - 2019 outlines our organisations commitment to providing and improving equal opportunities for our staff.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Equality and diversity report 2019 – 2020

  Our annual equality and diversity report for 2019 - 2020 outlines our organisations commitment to providing and improving equal opportunities for our staff.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Equality and diversity report 2020 – 2021

  Our annual equality and diversity report for 2020 - 2021 outlines our organisations commitment to providing and improving equal opportunities for our staff.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Equality and diversity report 2021 – 2022

  Our annual equality and diversity report for 2021 - 2022 outlines our organisations commitment to providing and improving equal opportunities for our staff.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Equality and diversity report 2022 – 2023

  Our annual equality and diversity report for 2022 - 2023 outlines our organisations commitment to providing and improving equal opportunities for our staff.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Equality and diversity report 2023 – 2024

  Our annual equality and diversity report for 2023 - 2024 outlines our organisations commitment to providing and improving equal opportunities for our staff.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Equality delivery system (EDS) report 2022-23

  The Equality Delivery System (EDS) has been designed to help NHS organisations to review and improve their performance and support in meeting the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED). The EDS supports the outcomes of the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and the Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Excision of Pilonidal Sinus

  This leaflet explains what a pilonidal sinus is and how it is treated.

  Department:

  Colorectal, Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Extra Ordinary Meeting in Common – 29 November 2023

  Papers for the Extra Ordinary Meeting in Common between the Board of Directors of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Board papers, Corporate information

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• ePORE® Therapy and EndoVE® for Gastrointestinal Cancers

  This leaflet will provide you with information about ePORE® therapy for gastrointestinal cancers.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Fallopian Tube Recanalisation

  A patient leaflet explaining the recanalisation of the fallopian tube, including risks and what to expect afterward.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Falls Prevention in Hospital

  Patient information leaflet about your care and effective falls preventions in hospital.

  Department:

  Falls Prevention

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Febrile Convulsions (Fever Fits)

  A patient information leaflet describing what a febrile convulsion (seizure, fit) is in children, why it happens and what the parent/carer can do to help their child.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Children's ward, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Fetal Renal Pelvic Dilatation

  What is a Renal Pelvic Dilatation? Renal Pelvic Dilatation is one of the most common findings found on anomaly ultrasounds. We see this appearance in approximately 1 in 100 pregnancies at 20 weeks. The renal pelvis is the area in your baby’s kidney where urine collects. If the renal pelvis looks wider (more dilated) than […]

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Fever in Children

  A leaflet on how to identify, manage and treat a fever in a child.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• First Seizure Advice

  A patient leaflet for adult patients following a first seizure.

  Department:

  General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Flexible Cystoscopy

  A patient leaflet explaining the flexible cystoscopy procedure, any risks, how to prepare and what to expect.

  Department:

  Urology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

  A patient information leaflet describing flexible sigmoidoscopy.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Foot Surgery – Discharge Advice

  Patient information leaflet describing what to expect and who to contact if you have any questions or concerns when you go home.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Frailty

  This leaflet tells your about frailty, what to expect, and how it can be diagnosed and managed.

  Department:

  Elderly Care

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Full Thickness Laparo-Endoscopic Excision of Colonic Polyps

  This leaflet tells you about surgery for excision of colonic polyps and the aftercare needed.

  Department:

  Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Gastroenteritis – Diarrhoea and Vomiting in Children – PIL1377 Version 2

  A leaflet for parents and carers for children with gastroenteritis.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Gender pay gap report 2017

  The gender pay gap report for March 2017 looks at the trust's gender profile across the organisation and any differences in pay.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Gender pay gap report 2018

  The gender pay gap report for March 2018 looks at the trust's gender profile across the organisation and any differences in pay.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Gender pay gap report 2019

  The gender pay gap report for March 2019 looks at the trust's gender profile across the organisation and any differences in pay.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Gender pay gap report 2020

  The gender pay gap report for March 2020 looks at the trust's gender profile across the organisation and any differences in pay.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Gender pay gap report 2021

  The gender pay gap report for March 2021 looks at the trust's gender profile across the organisation and any differences in pay.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Gender pay gap report 2022

  The gender pay gap report for March 2022 looks at the trust's gender profile across the organisation and any differences in pay.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Gender pay gap report 2023

  The gender pay gap report for March 2023 looks at the trust's gender profile across the organisation and any differences in pay.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Gender pay gap report 2024

  The gender pay gap report for March 2024 looks at the trust's gender profile across the organisation and any differences in pay.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Glandular abnormalities of the Cervix

  This leaflet explains about glandular abnormalities of the cervix and treatments to test and treat the condition.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogue (GnRH) injections

  This leaflet will tell you about Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogue (GnRH) injections (also known as Prostap). It will tell you about the reason the medication may be started, possible side effects and what will happen if you are started on the medicine.

  Department:

  Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Women and children's service, Womens services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Green plan 2025 – 2028

  Sustainability is a critical part of the future of the NHS. How we adapt to our responsibilities as a provider organisation and the way in which we work, will have a huge impact on the carbon footprint.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Strategy documents

• Group A Streptococcal Infection (GAS)

  This leaflet tells you about Group A Streptococcal Infection, sometimes called GAS or Group A Strep.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Haematology Information for Patients and Users

  This handbook has been provided to inform users of the Haematology laboratory about which services are available and how to obtain the services required.

  Department:

  Pathology

  Type:

  Pathology user guides

• Haemorrhoid Artery Ligation Operation (HALO)

  Your Haemorrhoid Artery Ligation Operation (HALO) procedure explained.

  Department:

  Colorectal

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hallux Rigidus (Arthritis of the Big Toe Joint) Surgery

  This leaflet tells you about surgery to treat arthritis of the big toe joint (also known as Hallux Rigidus).

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hallux Valgus (Bunion) Surgery

  This leaflet tells you about surgery to treat your bunion (also known as Hallux Valgus).

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hammer Toe Surgery (Arthroplasty/Arthrodesis)

  This leaflet tells you about surgery to straighten your hammer toe.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand & Wrist Surgery Pre-Operative Advice

  Leaflet giving advice on pre-operative instructions for hand and wrist surgery

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis

  A leaflet explaining carpometacarpal joint, Osteoarthritis and what can be done to help.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Central Slip Closed Injury

  Patient information leaflet describing central slip injury what to expect after receiving the injury and the recovery processes.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Central Slip Surgical Repair

  Patient information leaflet describing what a central slip injury is, how it is repaired and the aftercare.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

  Patient information leaflet describing Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, what causes it and the symptoms as well as how to treat it.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis – Inflammation of the Tendons of the Thumb

  Patient information leaflet showcasing the different exercises you can do after getting a referral from your Physio Therapist.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Distal Phalanx Fracture (Tuft Fracture)

  Patient information leaflet explains what a Tuft fracture is and tells you about special exercises you will need to do to improve the condition.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercise Following Flexor Pollicis Longus (FPL) Repair

  Patient information leaflet describing the different exercises you should do following Flexor Pollicis Longus (FPL) Repair.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercise following Surgical Repair to the Central Slip

  Patient information leaflet describing the different exercises you should do following a surgical repair to the central slip.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Closed Central Slip

  What is a Central Slip Injury? The central slip makes up part of the extensor tendons of the fingers. The extensor tendons are responsible for straightening your fingers. The central slip works on straightening the middle joint of your fingers. An injury to these tendons is a serious injury and will require regular Hand Therapy […]

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises Following Dupuytren’s Fasciectomy

  Patient information leaflet describing different exercises to do after having Dupuytren's Fasciectomy.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Repair Zones 1-2

  A patient leaflet with exercises following Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Repair Zones 1-2

  Department:

  Physiotherapy, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Repair Zones 3 – 7

  A patient leaflet with exercises to help Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) .

  Department:

  Physiotherapy, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Extensor Tendon Finger Repair

  A leaflet with hand therapy exercises.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following extensor tendon finger repair. Zone 5 – 7 Merritt Regime

  A patient leaflet with exercises to assist recovery of extensor tendon.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Extensor Tendon Injury of the Finger Zones 1-2 (Mallet Deformities)

  Patient information leaflet describing the different exercises you should do after getting a mallet injury as advised by the Hand Therapy Team.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Flexor Pollicis Longus (FPL) repair

  A patient leaflet with exercises following Flexor Pollicis Longus (FPL) repair

  Department:

  Physiotherapy, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Flexor Tendon Finger Repair

  This patient information leaflet details the different exercises you can do when advised by your Physiotherapist.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Metacarpal Phalangeal Joint (MCPJ) Replacement

  This Patient information leaflet will describe the different exercises you can do during your recovery after your Metacarpal Phalangeal Replacement.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Thumb Short Extensor Tendon Repair

  Patient information leaflet describing the different exercises to do after your Thumb Extensor Tendon Repair.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Trapeziectomy

  Patient information leaflet describing different exercises you can do following Trapeziectomy.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following ulna collateral ligament (UCL) repair of the thumb

  This leaflet tells you about exercises to do following Ulna Collateral Ligament repair

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following Volar Plate Injury

  Patient information leaflet describing exercises following Volar Plate injury.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Repair Zone 1-2

  Patient information leaflet explaining what an Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Tendon is, how it is repaired and what to do after surgery.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Extensor Tendon Finger Repair

  Information about Extensor Tendons, the repair and what to expect/do before, during and after the surgery.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Extensor Tendon Finger Repair (Merritt)

  A patient leaflet for those following an extensor tendon finger repair.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Extensor Tendon Thumb Repair

  Patient information leaflet describing the Extensor Thumb and what to expect after your surgery.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Flexor Tendon Thumb Repair

  Patient information leaflet describing what the flexor tendon is and the surgery to repair the flexor tendon in your thumb if injured.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Mallet Finger Injury

  Patient information leaflet describing Mallet Finger Injury and talks about recovery, care and who to contact.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Metacarpal Fractures

  Patient information leaflet will explain what Metacarpal Fractures are and the exercise you can do to help with recovering.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Phalanx Fracture

  This Patient information leaflet explains what a Proximal Phalanx Fracture is, how it can be treated and exercises you can do during recovery.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Sagittal Band Repair

  A patient leaflet for those undergoing a sagittal band repair.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Scars

  A patient leaflet describing how to help scars heal following hand surgery.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Tendon Gliding Exercises

  Patient information leaflet describing Tendon adhesions and Tendon Gliding exercises as well as showcasing exercises using images.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Repair

  Patient information leaflet describing what Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair is what to expect and the aftercare.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Trapeziectomy

  Patient information leaflet describing what a trapeziectomy is.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Trigger Finger

  Patient information leaflet describing what Trigger Finger is, what the symptoms are, treatment and exercises you can do to help.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Trigger Thumb

  This leaflet tells you about the condition trigger thumb and some ways to help manage the condition.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Volar Plate Injury

  Patient information leaflet describing what the volar plate is and what happens when it is injured.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Exercises following proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) replacement

  This leaflet tells you about the exercises you will do following PIPJ replacement surgery.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Metacarpal Phalangeal Joint (MCPJ) Replacement

  This leaflet tells you about Metacarpal Phalangeal Joint replacement

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIPJ) Replacement

  Patient information leaflet describing what Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIPJ) Replacement is and what to expect after surgery.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hand Therapy – Short Extensor Tendon Repair of the Thumb

  A patient leaflet for those following Short Extensor Tendon Repair of the Thumb

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hartlepool hospital map

  Internal and external maps of the University Hospital of Hartlepool to help patients and visitors find their way around.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Hospital map

• Having a LLETZ (Large Loop Excision of Transformation Zone) Treatment – Loop Excision

  This leaflet explains loop excision treatment which is the most common procedure used to treat abnormal cells on the cervix (neck of the womb).

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Having an Endoscopy Procedure – Information for Patients Taking Blood Thinning Medication

  For patients due to have a gastrointestinal endoscopy.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Having Heart Surgery

  Heart surgery guide – Heart Conditions | BHF – BHF Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Head Injury in Adults

  This leaflet informs you of possible signs and symptoms to be aware of after your head injury and what to do if they happen

  Department:

  Accident and emergency

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Head Injury in Children

  Information for parents and carers.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Head lice and nits

  Head lice and nits – NHS (www.nhs.uk) Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2020 to 2022

  This is the Trust's staff health and wellbeing strategy for 2020 to 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Strategy documents

• Health Assessment for Children in Care

  Patient information leaflet describing health assessment for children and what is involved.

  Department:

  Safeguarding children

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Heart attack – Your Quick Guide

  Heart attack – your quick guide – BHF Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP) PIL1036 Version 3

  This leaflet tells you about Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP).

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hip Replacement

  Patient information leaflet describing hip replacement surgery and the post surgery recovery process.

  Department:

  Lower Limb

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Home Oxygen Therapy

  The use of oxygen therapy at home.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hospital at home

  A patient leaflet for those receiving hospital at home care.

  Department:

  Nursing, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• How to Look After your Urinary Catheter

  This leaflet explains how to look after your Urinary Catheter.

  Department:

  Urology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• How to position your arm after a stroke

  A patient leaflet on how to position you arm following a stroke.

  Department:

  Stroke services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• How to prepare for your Colonoscopy or Flexible Sigmoidoscopy – Moviprep

  Patient information leaflet describing how to prepare for your colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy examination - Moviprep preparation.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• How to prepare for your colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy – Picolax preparation

  This leaflet tells you how to prepare for your colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy and how to use Picolax.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• How to Prepare for your Colonoscopy or Flexible Sigmoidoscopy – PLENVU®

  Patient information leaflet describing 'PLENVU®' the laxative you take before colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy examination.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• How to Prepare for Your Colonoscopy or Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Using Klean-Prep

  For patients advised to use Klean-Prep bowel preparation.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• How to prepare for your combined upper gastro-intestinal (GI) endoscopy and colonoscopy – Picolax preparation

  This leaflet tells you how to prepare for your combined upper gastro-intestinal (GI) endoscopy and colonoscopy examination and how to use Picolax.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• How to recognise if your child is seriously ill

  A leaflet for carers on how to identify and what to do if your child is seriously unwell.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• How to Stop Smoking and Start Living

  Information for patients on stopping smoking

  Department:

  Stop Smoking

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• How we can help make things better if you are unhappy with your care

  A patient leaflet on how we can help make thing better if you are unhappy with your care.

  Department:

  Patient Experience Team

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Humeral Brace

  Leaflet explaining the management of a humeral break with a humeral brace.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics, Outpatient services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hyaluronic acid injection for Achilles tendinosis

  Patient information leaflet describing tendinopathy, and how it can be treated by an injection of Hyaluronic acid.

  Department:

  Lower Limb

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Hysterectomy

  A patient information leaflet describing hysterectomy.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• ICD – Your Quick Guide

  ICD – your quick guide – Publications British Heart Foundation – BHF Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Image Guided SAVI Scout Insertion Aftercare Advice

  Patient information leaflet describing after care and advice following SAVI scout insertion prior to breast surgery.

  Department:

  Breast Screening services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Image-Guided Vacuum Assisted Biopsy or Vacuum Assisted Excision Aftercare Advice

  Advice on all aspects of care following an image guided vacuum assisted biopsy or vacuum assisted excision.

  Department:

  Breast Screening services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)

  This leaflet will tell you what to expect when you come to hospital for the Implantation of a Loop Recorder Device.

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Incision and Drainage of an Abscess

  This leaflet will tell you what happens when you have an incision and drainage of an abscess.

  Department:

  Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Induction of Labour

  A patient leaflet for women in advance of induction of labour, who may be offered this, and how it is carried out.

  Department:

  Maternity, Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC)

  This information leaflet will explain what an Indwelling Pleural Catheter is and why it may be useful as well as how it is inserted.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Infection prevention and control report 2018 – 2019

  Our director of infection prevention and control report 2018 - 2019 gives an annual overview of what the Trust is doing to prevent infection.

  Department:

  Nursing

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Infection prevention and control report 2019 – 2020

  Our director of infection prevention and control report 2019 - 2020 gives an annual overview of what the Trust is doing to prevent infection.

  Department:

  Nursing

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Infection prevention and control report 2021 – 2022

  Our director of infection prevention and control report 2021 - 2022 gives an annual overview of what the Trust is doing to prevent infection.

  Department:

  Nursing

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Information for Staff Found to Be MRSA Positive

  Staff information leaflet.

  Type:

  Staff information leaflet

• Inguinal Hernia

  Patient information leaflet giving a description of what an inguinal hernia is, how it develops and the treatments that can help.

  Department:

  Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Injuries in Immobile Children

  Patient information leaflet describing referring your child to a paediatrician after treating possible injuries without a clear explanation.

  Department:

  Paediatrics, Safeguarding children

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Insertion of a Chest Drain

  Patient Information describing the insertion and care of a chest drain.

  Department:

  General Medicine, Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Insertion of an Oesophageal Stent

  A patient leaflet for those having an insertion of an oesophageal stent along with what to expect.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Insoles for Children – Wear and Care Information

  A patient leaflet for parents on how to care for children's insoles.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics, Orthotics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Insoles Wear and Care Information

  A patient information leaflet providing insoles wear and care information.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Integrated Musculoskeletal Service Steroid Injections

  Your anti-inflammatory treatment explained.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Intravenous Iron Therapy

  Your infusion treatment explained.

  Department:

  Elderly Care

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Intravesical Chemotherapy

  The use of intravesical chemotherapy in cancer treatment.

  Department:

  Urology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Introducing the Medical Examiner Service

  Information for relatives and friends.

  Department:

  Pathology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy

  Patient information leaflet explains what Ion Robotic Bronchsocopy is, the risk and benefits of it and how it is performed.

  Department:

  Lung Health

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Joint regulations for library usage

  North East NHS library and knowledge services joint regulations for library use.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Guidelines

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• Kidney Stones – PIL1588 version 1

  This leaflet will tell you about Kidney Stones, their symptoms, and treatment.

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO)

  A patient leaflet for those issued with a Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis.

  Department:

  Orthotics, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Knee Replacement

  Patient information leaflet describing knee replacement surgery and the recovery process.

  Department:

  Lower Limb

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Knee Support and Brace Information

  A leaflet for patients issued with a knee support or brace.

  Department:

  Orthotics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

  Advice for patients having a gastric bypass.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication

  Advice for patients having a Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication operation.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

  For patients having a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy operation.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Latarjet Procedure: Stage 1 Physiotherapy Exercise and Advice

  A patient leaflet for those following a Laterjet Procedure which includes physiotherapy exercise and advice.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Laterjet and bankart 

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering from Laterjet and bankart .

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Learning from deaths policy

  How our Trust responds and learns from the deaths of patients in our care.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Statutory

• Levothyroxine after Total Thyroid Surgery

  This patient information leaflet provides advice about being prescribed Levothyroxine after your Total Thyroid Surgery.

  Department:

  Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Living with an Oesophageal Stent

  Patient information leaflet describing life with an oesophageal stent.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Long Term Management Following Bariatric Surgery

  Patient information leaflet describing the dietary and lifestyle changes you will need to make following your bariatric surgery in order to make it successful.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery, Diabetes

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Long Term Steroid Treatment for Respiratory Patients

  A leaflet for patients who are taking long term steroid treatment.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Low Fat Dietary Information for Phase 3 of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) Shortages

  This leaflet tells you about low fat diet options if you are impacted by the shortage of PERT medication.

  Department:

  Dietitians, Nutrition and Dietetics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Low Fibre Diet

  This leaflet will give you information about a low fibre diet and advice on what you should or shouldn’t eat while following the diet.

  Department:

  Dietitians, Nutrition and Dietetics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Lower Limb Exercise and Education

  This leaflet explains ‘lower limb’ exercises and specifically our lower limb class which has been designed by North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust Physiotherapists to help in the management of strength and function of the lower limbs.

  Department:

  Lower Limb

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Lumbar Puncture in Adults

  Your lumbar puncture procedure explained.

  Department:

  General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Lumbar Puncture in Children

  Patient information leaflet describing what a Lumbar Puncture is, the risks & side effects as well as how it is carried out.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Lung Fiducial Placement Marker in Curative Lung Cancer

  This leaflet will describe what a Fiducial Placement Marker is and how it can be used to locate tumours in your lung.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Lung Function Test (Breathing Test) For Children and Young People

  This leaflet tells you about lung function tests for children and what to expect at your appointment.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Maintaining a Healthy Bowel – PIL1584 Version 1

  Introduction Keeping your bowels healthy is essential for healthy living. It is important to know what can cause poor bowel habits. Poor bowel habits can lead to constipation (being unable to poo) and/or faecal incontinence (no control over when you need to poo) which is often uncomfortable and can be painful. This leaflet gives you […]

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Management of Low Grade Cervical Changes (CIN 1)

  This leaflet tells you what to expect when you have been told you have low grade cervical changes or CIN 1.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Managing Contrast Extravasation Following Your CT Scan

  Advice following your CT scan with contrast injection.

  Department:

  Radiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)

  A patient leaflet explaining Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA), what to expect before, during and after.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Maternity and neonatal strategy 2025

  Our maternity and neonatal strategy, provides a clear purpose and direction for providing the best service and care for women, babies and families.

  Department:

  Maternity, Neonatal unit, Women and children's service

  Type:

  Corporate information, Strategy documents

• Maternity Assessment Units

  This leaflet tells you about the Maternity Assessment Units. These units are part of the Maternity Department within North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This leaflet also explains why you may be asked to go to the Units and what to expect when you get there.

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Mechanical Induction of Labour (Balloon Catheter)

  This leaflet will explain to you the process of a procedure called Mechanical Induction of Labour, and how it differs from other methods to induce Labour.

  Department:

  Maternity

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Mechanical Thrombectomy – Stroke Medicine

  A patient leaflet for those undergoing mechanical thrombectomy following ischaemic stroke.

  Department:

  Stroke services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTOP) – at Home

  What to expect during and after your termination of pregnancy.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Medical Termination of Pregnancy in Hospital

  A patient leaflet with information regarding medical termination. How to prepare, what to expect and risks.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Meeting with us to discuss your complaints

  Patient information leaflet describing what to expect when having a meeting regarding complaints and issues

  Department:

  Patient Experience Team

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Membership strategy 2019 to 2021

  The trust's membership strategy for the year 2019 to 2021. As a Foundation Trust, we are accountable to our membership throughout the areas we serve.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Strategy documents

• Memory Boxes: For bereaved children

  This leaflet explains what a Memory Box for a child who has lost a parent is, and what it contains.

  Department:

  Bereavement Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC)

  This leaflet tells you about Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) and who to contact if you have any worries or concerns.

  Department:

  Cancer services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Screening and Decolonisation

  How we screen for and treat MRSA.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Methotrexate for Chronic Lung Disease

  Use of the medicine Methotrexate in the treatment of chronic lung disease.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Methylprednisolone and Cyclophosphamide for Lung Fibrosis

  Your prescribed treatment for lung fibrosis explained.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Microbiology user guide

  The pathology department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides laboratory services at the James Cook site for a wide variety of service users, including local and regional hospitals, local GP surgeries and local employers. The Department also hosts the North Tees Microbiology service.

  Department:

  Pathology

  Type:

  Pathology user guides

• Minimising Further Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery

  Advice and meal ideas.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Modern slavery act annual 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.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Statutory

• Monitoring your Baby’s Heartbeat in Labour

  This leaflet tells you about monitoring (checking) your baby's heartbeat during labour and explains why and how this can be done.

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Monitoring Your Child’s Orthotic Prescribed Footwear – PIL1392 version 2

  A leaflet for parents and carers on how to care for your child's Orthotic Footwear.

  Department:

  Orthotics, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• MRI Scan for Children Under General Anaesthesia

  Your child’s MRI scan under a general anaesthetic.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Multi-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MRGNB)

  This leaflet tells you about multi-resistant gram-negative bacteria, sometimes called MRGNB.

  Department:

  Orthotics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Guided Injection

  Your procedure explained

  Department:

  Radiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• My Chest X-ray and Lung Scan (between childbirth and 6 weeks after) – What you need to know about radiation risk

  Patient information leaflet describing Chest X-rays and Lung Scans during pregnancy between childbirth and 6 weeks after

  Department:

  Medical

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• My chest X-Ray and lung scan during pregnancy – what you need to know about radiation risks

  Everything you need to know about radiation risks with chest X-rays and lung scans during pregnancy

  Department:

  Medical

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• My Nuclear Medicine Test – What you need to know about Radiation

  Describes what Nuclear Medicine Test (NMT) is and explains the potential risks from small amounts of radioactive substances used in NMT.

  Department:

  Radiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• My X-ray Examination – What You Need to Know about Radiation and the Risks Involved

  This leaflet explains the potential risk from having X-ray imaging. It does not apply to other kinds of medical imaging such as Ultrasound and MRI Scans. What is an X-ray? X-ray examinations use a special kind of light beam. The beam cannot be seen with the eye. It can pass right through your body to […]

  Department:

  Radiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Mycophenolate Mofetil for Lung Fibrosis

  Patient information leaflet for patients who will undergo treatment with Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF).

  Department:

  General Medicine, Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Nail Surgery – PIL1199 Version 3

  This leaflet tells you about surgery to remove a painful or ingrown toenail. This is a minor operation to remove the whole or part of your toenail.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Nasal Tube Feeding

  This leaflet tells you about nasogastric and nasojejunal tube feeding.

  Department:

  Gastroenterology, General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Nasogastric Tubes and Bridles

  A Nasogastiric Tube is a feeding tube that medical practitioners use to provide adequate nutrition and hydration to a patient.

  Department:

  Endoscopy, Gastroenterology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Nebulised Colomycin Treatment

  A patient leaflet regarding taking nebulised colomycin.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Nebulised Hypertonic Saline Treatment

  Your lung treatment explained.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Needle Biopsy of the Breast: Aftercare Advice

  An explanation of what to expect following a breast biopsy and who to contact for advice or with any questions.

  Department:

  Breast Screening services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Neonatal Community Nursing Team – PIL1583 Version 1

  Patient information leaflet giving information about the Community Nursing service for Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) babies after discharge.

  Department:

  Neonatal unit

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Neonatal Jaundice

  Patient information leaflet describing what Jaundice is and how it can happen to new born babies.

  Department:

  Maternity, Neonatal unit

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Neonatal Open Access – PIL1109 version 2

  Why your baby has open access to medical advice and treatment.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Neonatal Sepsis – PIL1009 version 2

  A leaflet for parents of children with neonatal sepsis; signs and treatment.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Neonatal Venous Access – PIL1010 Version 2

  A leaflet for parents of children requiring Neonatal Venous Access.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• NHS Prescribed Disposable Continence Containment Products

  Patient information leaflet describing NHS prescribed continence products for children and young people and the support available.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• NHSE regulatory assessment and covering letter 2022

  NHS Improvement (NHSI) (exercising its Monitor regulatory functions) commissioned an independent investigation in February 2022 in response to concerns about the governance of the North Tees and Hartlepool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Nocturnal Enuresis

  This leaflet explains nocturnal enuresis, also known as bedwetting, in children during sleep.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

  A patient and family of patient leaflet for those receiving Non-Invasive (NIV) treatment for the build up of CO2 in the body.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust statement

  A statement made 7 November 2022 by the organisation.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information

• North Tees hospital map

  Internal and external maps of the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton to help patients and visitors find their way around.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Hospital map

• Notice of election 2022

  Election to the Council of Governors. Close of poll: 5pm on Wednesday 19 October 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Notice of election 2023

  Election to the Council of Governors. Close of poll: 5pm on Wednesday 19 October 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Notice of election 2024

  Election to the Council of Governors. Close of poll: 5pm on Wednesday 19 October 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Notice of election 2025

  Election to the Council of Governors. Close of poll: 5pm on Wednesday 19 October 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Notice of poll 2024

  Our Trust published notice of poll to our council of governors for the year 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Governor elections

• Notice of poll 2025

  Our Trust published notice of poll to our council of governors for the year 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Governor elections

• Notice of poll November 2024

  Our Trust published notice of poll to our council of governors for the year 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Governor elections

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• Obstructive Defaecation Syndrome (ODS) – Also known as Anismus

  What is Obstructive Defaecation Syndrome (ODS)? During a normal bowel movement, all the muscles inside your pelvis, including the anal sphincter (the ring of muscle just inside your bottom that opens and closes your bowels) must relax in order to allow passage of faeces (poo) out of the body. Sometimes, these muscles fail to relax […]

  Department:

  Colorectal

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Obstructive Jaundice

  What obstructive jaundice is and how you will be treated.

  Department:

  Gastroenterology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Oesophageal Dilatation – Discharge Advice

  This leaflet tells you what to expect after an Oesophageal Dilatation and who to contact if you have any questions or worries when you get home.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Oesophageal Manometry

  This leaflet tells you how to prepare for your oesophageal manometry and what to expect when you come for this procedure at the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• OPTIMISE Cancer Prehabilitation Home Exercise Programme – PIL1597 version 1

  Patient information leaflet describing the OPTIMISE Cancer Prehabilitation exercise programme, including exercises to complete at home.

  Department:

  Cancer services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Oral Food and Drug Challenge

  Information for patients and parents / carers.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Orchidopexy Discharge Information and Advice for parents/carers/guardians

  Patient information leaflet describing an orchidopexy and discharge advice after the surgery.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• ORIF proximal humerus

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering from ORIF proximal humerus.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Orthotic Footwear Advice: What Footwear is Best? – PIL1393 Version 2

  A leaflet for parents and carers of children in need of advice on footwear.

  Department:

  Orthotics, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Osteoporosis and bone health 

  Royal Osteoporosis Society – Osteoporosis Charity UK (theros.org.uk) Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Osteoporosis and bone health 

  Royal Osteoporosis Society – Osteoporosis Charity UK (theros.org.uk) Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Our Green Plan 2021

  Sustainability is a critical part of the future of the NHS. How we adapt to our responsibilities as a provider organisation and the way in which we work, will have a huge impact on the carbon footprint.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Strategy documents

• Outpatient MyoSure: Tissue Removal Procedure

  A patient leaflet for those undergoing MyoSure Tissue Removal Procedure.

  Department:

  Womens services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Oxybutynin Hydrochloride for Use in Children

  Your child's medicine explained.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Pacemaker – Your Quick Guide

  Pacemaker – your quick guide – BHF Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Paediatric 24 hour Open Access

  Patient information leaflet describing Paediatric 24 hour Open Access and where to contact if you have concerns following discharge from the Paediatric Unit.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Children's ward, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Paediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair – Discharge Advice

  This leaflet tells you what to expect after your child has had an operation to repair an inguinal hernia.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Paediatric Radiological Investigation when there are Safeguarding Concerns

  Patient information leaflet describing information for those with parental responsibility for children who need X-rays and scans.

  Department:

  Paediatrics, Radiology, Safeguarding children

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Paediatric Umbilical Hernia Repair – Discharge Advice

  Patient information leaflet describing to parents how to manage their child's umbilical hernia after operation.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pain Relief After Foot Surgery

  The use of pain relieving medication following foot surgery.

  Department:

  Podiatry

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pain Relief in Childbirth

  A patient leaflet describing pain relief during childbirth.

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Paracentesis (Abdominal Drain)

  Paracentesis (Abdominal Drain) leaflet informing of what it is, what to expect before, during and after the procedure.

  Department:

  General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Paracetamol Poisoning – Information for patients receiving SNAP protocol

  This leaflet explains a treatment you will likely receive in hospital following a paracetamol overdose.

  Department:

  Emergency Assessment Unit

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Paracetamol Safety for Adults

  This leaflet tells you about paracetamol and how to take them safely.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Parathyroid Gland and Calcium after Total Thyroid Surgery

  Patient information leaflet describing describing Parathyroid Glands and Calcium Regulations.

  Department:

  Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

  This leaflet explains what a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device is, how to use the device and some of the common side effects of using the device.

  Department:

  Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Patient experience and involvement report 2022 – 2023

  Our patient experience and involvement report 2022 - 23 gives an annual overview of what the Trust is doing to capture patient feedback.

  Department:

  Patient Experience Team

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Patient experience and involvement report 2023 – 2024

  Our patient experience and involvement report 2023 - 24 gives an annual overview of what the trust is doing to capture patient feedback.

  Department:

  Patient Experience Team

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Patient Experience Team (PET)

  Information leaflet to help with patient feedback such as compliments, comments, patient stories, family/friends feedbacks and complaints.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Patient Initiated Follow up (PIFU) Urology

  This leaflet explains the Patient Initiated Follow Up process for the Urology department.

  Department:

  Urology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) Appointments

  A leaflet for patients who can initiate their follow up appointments and how they work.

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Patient Initiated Follow-Up for Children and Young People – PIL1586 – Version 1

  Patient information leaflet describing the Patient Initiated Follow-up process for Children and Young People.

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Patient Safety Event Response Plan 2024 to 2025

  Our Patient Safety Event Response Plan defines how we will deliver safe, high quality and clinically effective care for our population.

  Type:

  Strategy documents

• Patient Self Care – Wound Dressing

  Patient information leaflet describing how to properly look after your wound and steps to changing the dressing.

  Department:

  Tissue Viability

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men

  A patient information leaflet describing pelvic floor exercises for men.

  Department:

  Continence, Nursing

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pelvic Floor Exercises for Women

  A patient information leaflet describing pelvic floor exercises for women.

  Department:

  Continence, Nursing

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery

  Patient information leaflet describing what a pelvic prolapse is, what your options are, your hospital experience and recovery.

  Department:

  Gynaecology, Women and children's service, Womens services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pelvic Ultrasound Scan

  What an ultrasound scan is and what to expect.

  Department:

  Radiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)

  A patient leaflet for those having a PEG feeding tube inserted.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Discharge Advice

  This leaflet tells you how to care for your PEG when you have been discharged from hospital.

  Department:

  Gastroenterology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Permanent Contraception: Steralisation During Caesarean Section

  This leaflet will describe what sterilisation during caesarean section is and help you decide if it is suitable for you.

  Department:

  Maternity, Womens services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Permanent Pacemaker

  This leaflet tells you what to expect when you come into hospital for a pacemaker.

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Permanent Pacemaker – Discharge Advice

  Patient information leaflet describing what to expect and who to contact if you have worries or concerns after getting fitted a permanent pacemaker.

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pharmacological Stress Echocardiogram (Echo)

  This leaflet tells you about a Pharmacological Stress Echocardiogram (Echo) and what to expect if you are invited for an appointment to have this test performed.

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Physiotherapy for Long-Term Neurology Conditions

  Patient information leaflet describing the physiotherapy options designed to assist with your long-term neurology conditions.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Physiotherapy guidelines for operative procedures of Upper Limb

  The following protocols are guidelines only. Operation notes must be read carefully in case of special instructions affecting rehabilitation. If post-operative advice is not clear please discuss with the relevant surgeon.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Planning Together and Leaving Hospital

  Patient information leaflet describing how to plan for leaving hospital.

  Department:

  Patient Flow

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Planning your Baby’s Discharge from the Special Care Baby Unit

  Information leaflet explaining the planning procedure for discharging a baby from the Special Care Baby Unit.

  Department:

  Maternity, Obstetrics, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Plaster Casts

  Guide on how to care for and manage a Plaster Cast

  Department:

  Orthopaedics, Outpatient services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pleural Aspiration

  Patient information describing what a pleural aspiration involves and what happens after the procedure.

  Department:

  General Medicine, Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pleural Effusion

  A patient leaflet for those with pleural effusion is also known as “fluid on the lung”.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pneumonia

  A patient leaflet for those with pneumonia.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pneumothorax

  A patient leaflet for those with pneumothorax (collapsed lung).

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Podiatric Surgery Pre-operative Advice

  A patient leaflet for those intending to have podiatric surgery.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Post-Coital Bleeding

  A patient leaflet for those experiencing post-coital bleeding and what to expect in clinic examination.

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Post-Operative Protocol for Patients Following InSpace implantation

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering following InSpace implantation.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Post-operative Rehabilitation Advice – Department of Podiatric Surgery

  A patient leaflet with advice following podiatric surgery.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Postural Hypotension

  This leaflet tells you about Postural Hypotension and the symptoms you might experience. There are also some treatments that may help.

  Department:

  Elderly Care

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pre-surgery advice for Patients on Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy – PIL1594 version 1

  This leaflet will give you some information about taking diabetic or weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro if you are having surgery.

  Department:

  Anaesthetics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PRPGP)

  Patient information leaflet describing advice on pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PRPGP), lower back pain and/or hip pain related to pregnancy.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PRPGP)

  Patient information leaflet describing advice and exercises to assist you in reducing your pain and symptoms.

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Preparing for your Surgery – Stopping Smoking

  How to stop smoking before your operation.

  Department:

  Specialist Services, Stop Smoking

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Prepuceplasty

  This leaflet tells you about a foreskin-releasing procedure.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pressure Damage Prevention and how to Care for your Skin

  A patient leaflet explaining where pressure sores often develop, why, how to care for and help prevent them.

  Department:

  Tissue Viability

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Protecting Your Baby From Low Blood Glucose

  If your baby is at increased risk of having low blood glucose (also called low blood sugar or hypoglycaemia).

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Protective Helmet Wear and Care Information

  A leaflet for patients, parent and carers of those prescribed with a protective helmet.

  Department:

  Orthotics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Publication of spend £25,000

  To improve transparency public sector organisations are required to publish all expenditure over £25,000.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Publication of spend

• Pulmonary Embolism

  A patient leaflet explaining what a pulmonary embolism is, the investigations and treatment.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Pulmonary nodules

  A leaflet for patients who have been found to have pulmonary nodules.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Puree meal ideas following bariatric surgery

  Patient information leaflet providing some recipe ideas for meals that can be blended down to achieve a suitable consistency for the first 4 weeks following bariatric surgery.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery, Dietitians

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Quality accounts 2018 – 2019

  The Trust produces quality accounts every year, which forms part of our annual report to share our position over the past 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Quality accounts 2020 – 2021

  The Trust produces quality accounts every year, which forms part of our annual report to share our position over the past 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Quality accounts 2021 – 2022

  The Trust produces quality accounts every year, which forms part of our annual report to share our position over the past 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Quality accounts 2022 – 2023

  The Trust produces quality accounts every year, which forms part of our annual report to share our position over the past 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Quality accounts 2023 – 2024

  The Trust produces quality accounts every year, which forms part of our annual report to share our position over the past 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

• Quality accounts 2024 – 2025

  The Trust produces quality accounts every year, which forms part of our annual report to share our position over the past 12 months.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Annual reports, Corporate information

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• Radial Head or Radial Neck Fractures

  Patient information leaflet describing what a radial head or radial neck fracture is, exercises you can do while recovering and self care advice.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Radioactive Seed Localisation (RSL) for Breast Tumours

  Patient information leaflet describing the insertion of a radioactive seed localisation, the benefits, procedure and where to go for help.

  Department:

  Breast Screening services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Radioiodine Treatment – Treatment for Overactive Thyroid

  A patient information leaflet describing treatment for overactive thyroid.

  Department:

  Medical

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Rectal Prolapse: Altemeier’s Procedure

  This leaflet tells you about how a rectal prolapse can be repaired using the Altemeier's Procedure.

  Department:

  Gastroenterology, Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Rectal Prolapse: Delorme’s Procedure

  Patient information leaflet describing the treatment, possible complications and pre and post operative care for a Delorme's Procedure.

  Department:

  Colorectal

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Reducing the Risk of Blood Clots in Hospital

  This leaflet will explain how we try to reduce the risk of you having a blood clot after you have been admitted to hospital. If you have a blood clot in your leg, it is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). If you have a blood a clot in your lung, it is called pulmonary embolus […]

  Department:

  General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Reducing the Risk of Infection – What You Can Do to Help

  Advice to reduce your risk of infection whilst visiting or staying in hospital.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Reducing the size of your liver before bariatric surgery

  Patient information leaflet describing the recommended diet to follow in the weeks leading up to your bariatric surgery.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery, Dietitians

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Reducing your Alcohol intake

  A patient leaflet with help from the Alcohol Support Team on how to reduce your alcohol intake

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Referral guidelines for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Community Dental Service

  We accept referrals directly from dental professionals. If you need advice we can discuss queries and concerns via a telephone call or email query. Please refer to our referral guidelines below.

  Department:

  Dental services

  Type:

  Guidelines

• Refusal of Blood Transfusion

  Your right to refuse transfusion of blood explained.

  Department:

  Blood Transfusion

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Removal of Metal Ware in Children

  This leaflet tells you what to expect when your child is having metal ware removed.

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Report of voting 2024

  Our Trust published report of voting to our council of governors for the year 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Governor elections

• Report of voting 2025

  Our Trust published report of voting to our council of governors for the year 2025.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Governor elections

• Report of voting November 2024

  Our Trust published report of voting to our council of governors for the year 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Governor elections

• Reverse and Total Shoulder Replacement. Stage 1 – Physiotherapy Exercise and Advice

  A patient leaflet for those following a reverse and total shoulder replacement.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Reverse shoulder arthroplasty

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering from Reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Reviewing your Cervical Screening History

  This leaflet is to make you aware there will be a review of your cervical screening history up to the point when your cervical cancer was diagnosed.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Rotator Cuff Repair -Small/Medium

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering from Rotator Cuff Repair -Small/Medium

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Rotator cuff repair large/massive

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering from Rotator cuff repair large/massive.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Routine HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis Testing in the Emergency Department – PIL1598 version 1

  North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now offer routine HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis testing for adult patients in our Emergency Department who are already having bloods taken as part of their treatment.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Safe Disposal of the Placenta

  This patient information leaflet provides explanation and advice on owning , bringing home and safe disposal of your placenta.

  Department:

  Maternity

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Safeguarding children policy

  This policy is to ensure that trust staff understand their responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

  Department:

  Safeguarding children

  Type:

  Corporate information, Statutory

• Scabies

  Scabies – NHS (www.nhs.uk) Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient Experience Team is […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Sepsis and Post Sepsis Syndrome

  This leaflet provides information and advice for patients who have had sepsis. It gives an overview of what sepsis is, how it is diagnosed and treated while in hospital. It gives advice on post sepsis syndrome and what you can expect when you get home from hospital and what to look out for in the future.

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Shoulder Fracture

  Patient information leaflet describing shoulder fractures, what to expect, how to deal with it and provides useful contact information.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Shoulder Hemi-Arthroplasty (trauma)

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering from Shoulder Hemi-Arthroplasty (trauma).

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Skin Tears

  What a skin tear is and how they can be treated.

  Department:

  Tissue Viability

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Sleeping Information for Children and Young People

  A patient leaflet that provides sleeping information as well as services available for young people and children to aid with their sleeping.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Small or Medium Rotator Cuff Repair. Stage 1 – Physiotherapy Exercise and Advice

  A patient leaflet for those following a small or medium rotator cuff repair.

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Sonata Treatment of Fibroids

  What Sonata is and how it is used to treat uterine fibroids.

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Source Patient Testing

  This leaflet tells you about source patient testing.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Speaking up policy

  This policy is intended to explain how staff can report freedom to speak up concerns and how the Trust will respond to them.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Statutory

• Specialist Orthotic Footwear

  A leaflet for patients requiring specialist orthotic footwear.

  Department:

  Orthotics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Specialist Palliative Care Team

  Patient information leaflet describing what Palliative Care is, what they can and will do, and supports you can receive.

  Department:

  Specialist Level Palliative Care

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Specialist Pelvic Health Service – Prevention and Promoting Continence

  This leaflet tells you about the Continence Promotion Service. It tells you what the service offers and how they can help you.

  Department:

  Continence, Nursing

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Spinal and Abdominal Support

  A leaflet for patients issued with a spinal or abdominal support.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes before Labour

  This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about Spontaneous Ruptures of members before labour and the procedure.

  Department:

  Maternity

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Standing Exercises

  Patient information leaflet describing exercises you can do while in hospital and when returning home, to aid with maintaining muscular strength.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Statement of nominated candidates 2022

  Our Trust published annual statement of nominated candidates to our council of governors for the year 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Statement of nominated candidates 2024

  Our Trust published annual statement of nominated candidates to our council of governors for the year 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Statement of nominated candidates 2025

  Our Trust published annual statement of nominated candidates to our council of governors for the year 2025.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Statement of Nominated Candidates October 2024

  List of nominated candidates standing for election for Council of Governors in 2024.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Staying Active in Hospital

  A leaflet for patient, families and carers on staying active in hospital.

  Department:

  Appointments/Admissions

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Stress Urinary Incontinence

  Patient information leaflet describing stress urinary incontinence and explains treatments that can help.

  Department:

  Nursing

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Subacromial Decompression and/or Excision of the Distal Clavicle. Stage 1 – Physiotherapy Advice and Exercise.

  A patient leaflet with advice and exercises for those following Subacromial Decompression and/or Excision of the Distal Clavicle.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Super Strong Magnet Ingestion by Children

  A leaflet for parents whose child has ingested a 'super strong' magnet.

  Department:

  Emergency

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Supra-clavicular Lymph Node biopsy

  A patient leaflet explaining the process of supra-clavicular lymph node biopsy and answering FAQs.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Surgery to remove a Morton’s neuroma

  Patient information leaflet describing surgery to remove a Morton’s neuroma.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Surgical Ambulatory Area (SAA) within the Surgical Decisions Unit (SDU)

  Patient information leaflet describing the Surgical Ambulatory Area which is part of Surgical Decisions Unit, what to expect and who to contact once you leave the unit.

  Department:

  Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Surgical Site (Operation Wound) Infection

  How we reduce your risk of surgical site infections and how you can help.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Surgical termination of pregnancy (STOP)

  A patient leaflet explaining the process of surgical termination. Including risks, preparation, what to expect afterwards and useful contact information.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Suspected Scaphoid Fracture (Broken Bone) – Discharge Advice

  A patient leaflet with discharge advice for those with a suspected fractured (broken) 'scaphoid'.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Sweat Test

  Information for parents or guardians.

  Department:

  Pathology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Syphilis: Facts for All Pregnant Women

  What syphilis is and what increases risk of infection

  Department:

  Obstetrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Taking Control of Saturated Fats

  Taking control of saturated fats – BHF Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Talc Pleurodesis – PIL1220 version 2

  A patient leaflet for those undergoing a talc pleurodesis procedure.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Terms of reference – Audit Committee

  Terms of reference for the Trust's Audit Committee group.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Terms of reference

• Terms of reference – Charitable funds committee

  Terms of reference for the Trust's Charitable Funds Committee.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Terms of reference

• Terms of reference – Finance Committee

  Terms of reference for the Trust's Finance Committee.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Terms of reference

• Terms of reference – Investment committee

  Terms of reference for the Trust's Investment Committee.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Terms of reference

• Terms of reference – Patient Safety and Quality Standards Committee (Ps and Qs)

  Terms of reference for the Trust's Patient Safety and Quality Standards Committee (Ps and Qs).

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Terms of reference

• Terms of reference – People committee

  Terms of reference for the Trust's People Committee.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Terms of reference

• Terms of reference – Performance, Planning and Compliance Committee (PPC)

  Terms of reference for the Trust's Performance, Planning and Conpliance (PPC) Committee.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Terms of reference

• Terms of reference – Transformation Committee

  Terms of reference for the Trust's Transoformation Committee.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Terms of reference

• The Children’s Community Nursing Team

  Patient information leaflet provides information about the Children's Community Services, the teams/services involved.

  Department:

  Community Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• The Waiting Well Service

  This leaflet explains who the Waiting Well service are, and how they can help you whilst waiting for hospital.

  Department:

  Elective care unit (planned surgery), Surgery

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Thoracoscopy

  Patient Information describing what a thoracoscopy is, how it is performed and any risks involved in the procedure.

  Department:

  General Medicine, Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Thrombolysis for a Pulmonary Embolus

  Patient information leaflet describing Thrombolysis being used to treat a Pulmonary Embolus.

  Department:

  Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Torus ‘Buckle’ Fractures (broken bone) in Children – Discharge Advice

  A leaflet for parents of a child with a "Torus" or "Buckle" facture of their wrist.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

  Post-operative protocol and guidance for patients recovering from Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Type:

  Upper Limb post-op protocol

• Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEMS) – PIL1053 Version 2

  This leaflet tells you about Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEMS) and what to expect before, during and after your surgery.

  Department:

  Colorectal

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Transfusion Information for Patients

  Transfusion Information for Patients (transfusionguidelines.org) Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient Experience Team […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

  Patient information leaflet describing a Transient Ischemic Attack, how to identify, treat and prevent a TIA.

  Department:

  Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE)

  A patient leaflet explaining transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) procedure, the risks, how to prepare and what happens after.

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE) – PIL1096 Version 2

  This leaflet tells you about a Transoesophageal Echocardiogram and what to expect when you attend hospital for the test.

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• TRUS-Guided Prostate Biopsy Aftercare Information

  Advice about aftercare, potential complications and when to seek help.

  Department:

  Radiology, Urology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Trust constitution (Last updated 2024)

  The trust constitution shares how North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust carries out its duties to the public safely and effectively.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Tuberculosis (TB)

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  External patient information leaflet, Patient information leaflet

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• Ultrasound Examinations for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips (DDH)

  This leaflet tells you about the ultrasound examination and what to expect when you attend for this appointment.

  Department:

  Radiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Uncontested governor report 2022

  Our Trust's published uncontested report of nominated candidates to our council of governors for the year 2022.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Uncontested report 2023

  Our Trust's published uncontested report of nominated candidates to our council of governors for the year 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Uncontested report 2025

  Our Trust's published uncontested report of nominated candidates to our council of governors for the year 2025.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Governor elections

• Uncontested report November 2024

  Our Trust's published uncontested report of nominated candidates to our council of governors for the year 2023.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Governor elections

• Understanding Blood Pressure

  Understanding blood pressure – BHF Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient Experience Team […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Understanding Cholesterol

  https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/publications/heart-conditions/understanding-cholesterol Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient Experience Team is here to try […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Understanding Common Conditions and Growing Up Healthy – Children and Young People

  Patient information leaflet describing the different helpful sites and apps parents, carers of children and young adults can use to understand good health.

  Department:

  Women and children's service

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Understanding Your Weight

  Understanding your weight – BHF Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient Experience Team […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Union facility time reporting 2019

  Information on the amount and cost of paid trade union facility time in line with statutory regulations.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Union facility time reporting 2020

  Information on the amount and cost of paid trade union facility time in line with statutory regulations.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Union facility time reporting 2021

  Information on the amount and cost of paid trade union facility time in line with statutory regulations.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Union facility time reporting 2022

  Information on the amount and cost of paid trade union facility time in line with statutory regulations.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• Union facility time reporting 2023

  Information on the amount and cost of paid trade union facility time in line with statutory regulations.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports

• University Hospitals Tees strategy

  University Hospitals Tees (UHT) Caring Better Together strategy 2025 to 2030.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Strategy documents

• Unlicensed Medicines

  Informative leaflet that talks about officially approved medications and why doctors use/prescribe. unlicensed medicines.

  Department:

  Pharmacy and medicines optimisation

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Upper Gastro Intestinal (GI) Endoscopy with Sedation – Discharge Advice

  A patient leaflet with discharge advice following an Upper Gastro intestinal Endoscopy with sedation

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Upper Gastro-Intestinal (GI) Endoscopy

  A patient leaflet for those in advance of an Upper Gastro-Intestinal (GI) Endoscopy.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Upper Gastro-Intestinal (GI) Endoscopy with Throat Spray: Discharge Advice

  For patients who have had an upper GI endoscopy.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Upper Limb Surgery – Postoperative Advice

  Advice on how to manage and what to look out for following upper limb surgery.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Urethral Bulking Injection (Bulkamid)

  Patient information leaflet describing a Urethral Bulking Injection (Bulkamid) to manage Urinary Stress Incontinence (USI).

  Department:

  Gynaecology, Women and children's service, Womens services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Urge Urinary Incontinence

  This leaflet tells you about urge urinary incontinence and explains the treatments that can help you.

  Department:

  Continence, Nursing

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children

  Patient information leaflet describing what a urinary tract infection in children is and how it can be treated.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Urology Prostate Service

  Patient information leaflet describing how the Urology Prostate Service works and what to expect if you are referred there.

  Department:

  Urology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Useful Resources to Support You on Your Bariatric Journey

  Information relating to bariatric surgery.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery, Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

  Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Venepuncture and Cannulation in Children

  Patient information leaflet describing why and how a cannula may need to be inserted into your child.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Children's ward, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Venous Leg Ulcers

  An information leaflet providing advice regarding venous leg ulcers.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Venous Thromboembolism and Lower Limb Immobilisation

  For patients with a leg injury requiring an immobilisation device.

  Department:

  General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Versus Arthritis

  http://verusarthritis.org Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient Experience Team is here to try […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Videofluoroscopy Examination – Adult

  This leaflet tells you about videofluoroscopy and will help you to understand what will happen during and after your examination.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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• Ward/Room Closure

  This leaflet tells you why the ward/room where you are currently a patient is being closed for a while and what you can do to help reduce the risk of infection spreading.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Washing patients’ soiled clothing

  This leaflet explains how to wash a patient's clothing that has become dirty during their stay in hospital. Staff on the ward should give you the clothing in a special bag called a "dissolve sack", which is clear with a pink tie. The bag should not be opened before washing the clothing.

  Department:

  Infection Control

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Water Birth

  A patient leaflet for those considering water birth.

  Department:

  Maternity

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Welcome to the Children and Young People’s Emergency Department

  Patient information leaflet explaining a child's or young persons journey through the Emergency Department.

  Department:

  Emergency, Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Welcome to the Children’s Ward

  Patient information leaflet describing the Children's Ward.

  Department:

  Paediatrics

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Welcome to the Critical Care Unit at University Hospital of North Tees

  This leaflet provides practical information and advice on what to expect if someone is admitted to critical care.

  Department:

  Critical Care

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Welcome to the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) – PIL1429 Version 2

  A leaflet for parents whose babies are needing to be in the Special Care Baby Unit.

  Department:

  Neonatal unit

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• What Happens if My Heart Stops

  A guide to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) decisions.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Cardiology, Respiratory

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• What is a Hickman Line? (Including care of the line).

  A patient leaflet describing what a Hickman Line is, how to care for it and regular FAQs.

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• What is Enhanced Care and what will it mean for my relative or friend whilst in hospital?

  This leaflet contains information about enhanced care and what this means for your relative or friend, whilst in hospital.

  Department:

  General Medicine

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• What is the Podiatric Surgery Service?

  This leaflet tells you about the Podiatric Surgery Service.

  Department:

  Specialist Services

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• What to expect at the Colposcopy Clinic – PIL1162 version 2

  A patient leaflet explaining what happens at the Colposcopy Clinic and different tests that will be done.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Wheelchair Services Notice of Delivery & Conditions of Loan

  Guidance on loaning and using a wheelchair.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Workforce disability equality standards (WDES) report 2022 – 2023

  Our annual WDES report demonstrates the organisations compliance with Workforce Disability Equality Standards.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports, Statutory

• Workforce disability equality standards (WDES) report and action plan 2023 – 2024

  Our annual WDES report demonstrates the organisations compliance with Workforce Disability Equality Standards.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports, Statutory

• Workforce disability equality standards (WDES) report and action plan 2024 – 2025

  Our annual WDES report demonstrates the organisations compliance with Workforce Disability Equality Standards.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports, Statutory

• Workforce race equality standards (WRES) report and action plan 2022

  Our annual WRES report demonstrates the organisations compliance with Workforce Race Equality Standards.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports, Statutory

• Workforce race equality standards (WRES) report and action plan 2023 – 2024

  Our annual WRES report demonstrates the organisations compliance with Workforce Race Equality Standards.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports, Statutory

• Workforce race equality standards (WRES) report and action plan 2024 – 2025

  Our annual WRES report demonstrates the organisations compliance with Workforce Race Equality Standards.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Corporate information, Reports, Statutory

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• You have had an abnormal colonoscopy. What happens next?

  A patient leaflet explaining what happens after an abnormal colonoscopy result.

  Department:

  Colorectal

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Your CT Enterography and Aftercare

  Patient information leaflet describing what CT Enterography test is and provides aftercare advice for patients who have them.

  Department:

  Radiology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Your Family Liaison Officer (FLO)

  Patient information leaflet describing the role of the Family Liaison Officer for the patient and their family/carer.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Your Guide to Heart Failure

  Your guide to heart failure – BHF Comments, concerns, compliments or complaints Patient Experience Team (PET) We are continually trying to improve the services we provide. We want to know what we’re doing well or if there’s anything which we can improve, that’s why the Patient Experience Team (PET) is here to help. Our Patient […]

  Department:

  Externally sourced leaflet

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Your Health and Social Care Record

  This leaflet will tell you about how we use, protect and look after your information.

  Department:

  Corporate

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

• Your Referral to the Gynaecology Rapid Access Clinic

  You have been given this leaflet because your GP or hospital doctor has referred you to our Gynaecology Rapid Access Clinic. It explains what the Gynaecology Rapid Access Clinic is and what to expect at your appointment.

  Department:

  Gynaecology

  Type:

  Patient information leaflet

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