Services

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• Accident and emergency

  Our emergency department is located at the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton. The department serves critically ill and injured patients.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

• Anaesthetics

  Our team of dedicated anaesthetists and specialist nurses work as part of the wider perioperative team to ensure that you are fit for your operation.

  Department:

  Anaesthetics, Critical Care

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Assisted reproduction unit

  If you are wanting to start a family, but are having trouble becoming pregnant, the assisted reproduction unit at the University Hospital of Hartlepool are here to help you take the first steps on your fertility journey.

  Department:

  Assisted reproduction unit (ARU)

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool

• Audiology

  Audiologists support the ear nose and throat (ENT) clinicians by testing patients’ hearing during clinics, they also perform diagnostic tests requested by medical staff such as investigations of balance function and complex hearing tests.

  Department:

  Audiology, Community Services

  Location:

  Community services, One Life Hartlepool, Peterlee Community Hospital, University Hospital of Hartlepool

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• Bariatric surgery

  Our caring and professional team are here to help if you are considering bariatric (weight loss) surgery.

  Department:

  Bariatric surgery

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Bereavement services

  The loss of a loved one can be a difficult and emotional time and we have a dedicated bereavement support team here on hand to help you and your family.

  Department:

  Bereavement Services

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Bowel Cancer Screening

  The Tees screening centre provides the NHS bowel cancer screening service for men and women across Teesside and parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire.

  Department:

  Bowel Screening, Medicine

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Breast Screening Services

  North Tees and Hartlepool Trust provides a wide range of breast care services across Teesside and North Yorkshire. Our experienced breast screening team use the very best diagnostic and treatment techniques, using state of the art screening equipment to provide a wide variety of services to patients.

  Department:

  Breast Screening services, Community Services

  Location:

  Community services, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

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• Cancer Information Centre

  The cancer information centres at our hospitals provide a confidential walk-in service for anyone with questions or concerns about cancer.

  Department:

  Cancer information centre

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Cancer Services

  If you need treatment for cancer, our specialist team is here to take care of you and support you all the way.

  Department:

  Cancer services

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Cardiac Rehabilitation

  If you have suffered a heart attack or heart problem, we will make sure you are helped along the way to your recovery. We support all patients with a new diagnosis of coronary heart disease, before and after heart surgery, tests or before you get an internal cardiac device.

  Department:

  Cardiac Rehabilitation

  Location:

  Community services

• Cardiology

  Our team of heart specialists will provide you with the best care if you have a heart problem.

  Department:

  Cardiology

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Chaplaincy

  Our hospital chaplaincy service offers spiritual and pastoral support to patients, carers, friends and family as well as members of staff in our Trust, the Butterwick hospice and in the community.

  Department:

  Community Services

  Location:

  Community services, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Children and young people’s elective investigation unit

  The children and young people’s elective investigation unit (CYPEIU) is based at the University Hospital of North Tees. We provide care for children and young people who are attending for day case surgery and investigations.

  Department:

  Children's ward, Paediatrics, Women and children's service

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

• Children’s day unit

  This nurse-led unit provides care for children and young people who are attending for day case surgery. The unit is based in children’s outpatients at the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

  Department:

  Paediatrics, Women and children's service

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool

• Children’s occupational therapy

  Our team of occupational therapists and therapy assistants assess and treat children who have long-term health needs or problems with movement and co-ordination.

  Department:

  Paediatrics, Women and children's service

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Children’s Outpatients

  The children’s outpatients department provides care to children and young people for a range of health issues from two main hospital sites in Stockton and Hartlepool.

  Department:

  Paediatrics, Women and children's service

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Children’s physiotherapy

  Our team of children’s physiotherapists specialise in assessing and treating children from birth to 19 years old who have respiratory, developmental, musculoskeletal, neurological conditions.

  Department:

  Children’s physiotherapy

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

• Children’s ward

  The children’s ward is based at the University Hospital of North Tees. We have a 26 bedded unit and care for children and young people from birth to the age of 16.

  Department:

  Children's ward, Paediatrics, Women and children's service

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

• Colorectal Surgery

  If you have a bowel problem then you can be sure our expert team in our colorectal service will treat you with the most up to date modern surgical techniques to provide you with the very best treatment.

  Department:

  Colorectal, Surgery

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Community Dementia Liaison Service

  Our service provides person-centred care to people, families and carers living with dementia in Hartlepool. We put people’s wishes, preferences and independence at the centre of what we do.

  Department:

  Out of hospital care

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool

• Community Integrated Assessment Team

  Our community integrated assessment team provide patients with a number of services across Stockton and Hartlepool to help support them to remain at home.

  Department:

  Community Services

  Location:

  Community services, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Community Matrons

  Community Matrons provide treatment and support if you have a long-term condition or complex health need. Keeping you comfortable at home and out of hospital for as long as possible.

  Department:

  Community Services

  Location:

  Community services

• Community respiratory services

  Our team of specialist respiratory practitioners treat patients who have been diagnosed with or have symptoms of a breathing condition.

  Department:

  Community Services

  Location:

  Community services

• Community stroke services

  Our community stroke team will help you or a loved one recover and adjust to life following a stroke during the weeks and months after leaving hospital. We will support you, your family or your carer.

  Department:

  Community Services

  Location:

  Community services

• Critical Care

  Our critical care service is provided at the University Hospital of North Tees. A dedicated critical care team deliver intensive care and high dependency support on our 17 bedded unit.

  Department:

  Critical Care

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

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• Dental services in community

  Our highly skilled team is here to support you with a range of dental care services.

  Department:

  Dental services

  Location:

  Community services

• Diabetes services

  Our expert diabetes team are here to support you, whether you have Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes – to make sure you receive the best care from our doctors, specialist nurses, dietitians, podiatry and support staff.

  Department:

  Medicine

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Diabetic eye screening

  Our team of specialists provide eye screening for people who have diabetes. You will be invited for screening once a year, but some people may need to be seen more often in our clinics.

  Department:

  Diabetes

  Location:

  Community services

• Diabetic one stop shop

  Our specialist retinal (eye) screeners, podiatry staff, phlebotomists and support staff will care for you at your annual check up at our one-stop-shop service in One Life Hartlepool.

  Department:

  Diabetes

  Location:

  Community services

• Diagnostic services

  The new Tees Valley Diagnostic Centre offers rapid scans, tests and checks for a number of health issues in an out of hospital setting.

  Department:

  Cardiology, Phlebotomy, Radiology

  Location:

  Tees Valley Community Diagnostic Centre

• District nursing

  Our dedicated team of district nursing sisters, community staff nurses and health care assistants provide nursing care to patients who are housebound.

  Department:

  District Nursing

  Location:

  Community services

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• Ear Nose and Throat

  Our ear, nose and throat service will assess and treat ear, nose and throat conditions, infections and long term problems for patients aged three and over.

  Location:

  One Life Hartlepool, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic

  We’re here to support any woman who is under 18 weeks pregnant to provide the care you need to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

  Department:

  Maternity

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Emergency assessment unit and ambulatory care

  Our emergency assessment ward doctors, nurses and support staff will care for you 24/7 if you have been either brought into hospital by ambulance or if you have been referred to us by your GP, community nurse, our accident and emergency department or outpatient clinic. We’ll assess your needs and make sure you get the right care as soon as possible.

  Department:

  Emergency Assessment Unit

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

• Emergency care therapy

  The emergency care therapy team in our accident and emergency department at the North Tees hospital provides you with therapy support.

  Department:

  Accident and emergency, Clinical support services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

• Endoscopy

  We have state of the art endoscopy units at our North Tees and Hartlepool hospital sites providing examinations, treatment and diagnosis services for patients with intestinal tract conditions.

  Department:

  Endoscopy

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

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• Falls Service

  Falls are common and can have long-term effects, especially for older or frail people. We provide support regarding prevention and risk limitation and rehabilitation following a fall.

  Department:

  Physiotherapy

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Functional bowel service

  The functional bowel service is here to help you if your bowel isn't working as it should.

  Department:

  Colorectal

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

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• Haematology

  Blood disorders require specialist support and our haematology service provides for the diagnosis and treatment of general and malignant haematology, haemostasis and thrombosis cases, with haematology services.

  Department:

  Medicine

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

• Health Visitors

  You child deserves the best start in life. Our health visitors are here to help you give them that start.

  Department:

  Maternity

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool

• Heart Failure (Community Team)

  If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, our community heart failure nurse specialists will provide you with expert care, using the most up to date equipment.

  Department:

  Out of hospital care

  Location:

  Community services

• Home First Team

  The Home First Team provides you with therapy and frailty support if you are in accident and emergency, urgent care or if you have had short stay in the emergency assessment unit.

  Department:

  Emergency

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

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• iMSK – Musculoskeletal Advanced Assessment Service

  Our musculosketal service for adults and children is staffed by a highly trained team of specialist physiotherapists, specialised podiatrists, psychologists, orthotists and orthopaedic consultants.

  Department:

  Community Services, Physiotherapy, Podiatry

  Location:

  Community services, Lawson Street Stockton, One Life Hartlepool, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• iMSK – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

  Our team of physiotherapists and therapy support workers treat and provide support and advice to patients with a wide range of physical conditions. Helping our patients to improve movement, recovery and improving their quality of life.

  Department:

  Community Services, Physiotherapy

  Location:

  Community services, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• iMSK – Podiatric Surgery

  Our podiatric surgery is a community-based service that treats a wide range of conditions under local anaesthetic to help improve your foot health and quality of life.

  Department:

  Community Services, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Surgery

  Location:

  Community services

• Infant feeding support service

  Our experienced maternity and health visiting services are available to both pregnant women and breastfeeding mums, supporting all mums to successfully begin to and maintain breastfeeding of their babies.

  Department:

  Women and children's service

  Location:

  Community services

• Integrated Discharge Team

  If you’re about to leave our care, our Integrated Discharge Team will support you with appropriate discharge planning to ensure a safe discharge. Making sure all care needs are met and suitable for you and your families needs.

  Department:

  Community Services

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Intermediate Care

  Intermediate Care will support you to return home faster from hospital or help prevent a hospital admission following illness or injury.

  Department:

  Out of hospital care

  Location:

  Community services

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• Leg Ulcer Service

  Our professional leg ulcer team offers an expert service to minimise the risk of infection and ensure leg ulcer patients can recover as quickly as possible.

  Department:

  Intermediate Care Therapy

  Location:

  Lawson Street Stockton

• Lung Health (Respiratory Services)

  We have the latest high-tech equipment at the University Hospital of North Tees for diagnosing and assessing patients from Stockton, Hartlepool, Easington and parts of county Durham with respiratory (breathing) difficulties.

  Department:

  Lung Health, Respiratory

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

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• Maiden Castle Physiotherapy

  Maiden Castle Physiotherapy (MCP) is a friendly and experienced team offering services to athletes of Team Durham and to private patients in the surrounding area.

  Department:

  Maiden Castle, Physiotherapy

  Location:

  Community services

• Maternity

  Our expert team of consultants, midwives and nurses will be on hand throughout your pregnancy, supporting you every step of the way.

  Department:

  Maternity

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Medical Rehabilitation Day Unit (MRDU)

  Not all conditions require overnight stays in hospital. Our medical rehabilitation day unit offers a range of services to tackle many different conditions.

  Department:

  Outpatient services

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

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• Nutrition and Dietetics

  Our nutrition and dietetics department offer help and advice to patients to treat or prevent medical conditions like diabetes and irritable bowel syndrome.

  Department:

  Nutrition and Dietetics

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

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• Occupational therapy

  Our occupational therapy team provide patients with assessments and treatments for those with long term health needs or problems with movement and coordination.

  Department:

  Occupational Therapy

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

• Orthopaedic Outpatients

  Our team of specialists run many clinics in our orthopaedic outpatients departments at the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool. We run a smaller range of specialty clinics at Peterlee Community Hospital and Lawson Street Medical Centre.

  Department:

  Orthopaedics, Outpatient services

  Location:

  Peterlee Community Hospital, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Orthotics

  Orthotics is the design and use of specific external devices to help support your body, commonly the legs, feet and arms, called orthoses.

  Department:

  Orthotics

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Outpatient Services

  We run many different clinics for our patients from our outpatient departments. Based mainly at the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool we also provide a smaller range of specialty clinics at Peterlee Community Hospital.

  Department:

  Outpatient services

  Location:

  Peterlee Community Hospital, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

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• Pain services

  Our specialist team carry out treatments and give you advice and support to help you manage chronic pain and improve your quality of life.

  Department:

  Anaesthetics

  Location:

  Peterlee Community Hospital, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Palliative Care

  Palliative care is the care of any patient with advanced, incurable disease. It involves the control of symptoms such as pain and aims to improve quality of life for both patients and their families, supporting people to live as well as possible for as long as possible.

  Department:

  Specialist Level Palliative Care

  Location:

  Community services, Lawson Street Stockton, One Life Hartlepool, Peterlee Community Hospital, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Parkinson’s disease

  Parkinson’s is a progressive (slow developing) neurological condition (problems with the cells in your brain and nerves), which affects movements such as walking, talking, and writing.

  Department:

  Parkinson’s disease

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Pathology

  Our pathology teams help nearly every patient who uses our services at some point, if you give a blood, urine or tissue sample.

  Department:

  Clinical support services

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

• Pharmacy and medicines optimisation

  Our team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, dispensers, pharmacy assistants and support staff provide pharmacy services at the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

  Department:

  Pharmacy and medicines optimisation

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Phlebotomy Service

  We provide phlebotomy services to inpatients and outpatients on wards and in outpatient clinics at both North Tees and Hartlepool hospitals. Housebound patients requiring blood tests can be referred by their health professional for home visits and GP patients in the Stockton area can ‘walk-in’ to one of our clinics at a number of surgery locations.

  Department:

  Phlebotomy

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Podiatry

  Our podiatry service is made up of specialist podiatrists, technicians and support staff who assess, diagnose and treat conditions affecting foot and lower limb health.

  Department:

  Podiatry

  Location:

  Community services

• Pre-assessment

  Our team of nurses and support staff in the pre-assessment department will see you once you are put on the waiting list for your operation.

  Department:

  Pre-assessment

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Pregnancy advisory clinic

  Ending a pregnancy is a very difficult decision. Our specialist team of highly trained gynaecologists, specialist nurses and counsellors are here to help, providing a confidential termination service for up to 18 weeks of pregnancy.

  Department:

  Women and children's service, Womens services

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

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• Radiology

  Our radiology serves uses the most up-to-date medical imaging equipment to diagnose and treat diseases inside the body.

  Department:

  Radiology

  Location:

  One Life Hartlepool, Peterlee Community Hospital, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Rapid Response

  Our nurses and health care assistants in the rapid response team provide a rapid assessment service and care for patients in a crisis in the community.

  Department:

  District Nursing

  Location:

  Community services

• Research and Development

  We are one of two trusts across Teesside to create a research partnership which benefits staff, patients and stakeholders.

  Department:

  Research

  Location:

  Community services, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Residential Rehabilitation

  Our residential rehabilitation team will help you to live as independently as possible in one of our units while you recover from an injury or illness.

  Department:

  Community Services

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Rheumatology

  Our rheumatology specialists use the latest cutting edge technology to diagnose and treat conditions such as arthritis and other diseases which affect joints, bones and surrounding tissue.

  Department:

  Rheumatology

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

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• Safeguarding Adults

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

  Department:

  Safeguarding adults

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Safeguarding Children

  The Trust has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people across North Tees and Hartlepool. If you believe a child or young person is suffering or is at risk of harm let someone know.

  Department:

  Safeguarding children

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Special Care Baby Unit

  The special care baby unit at the University Hospital of North Tees provides specialist medical treatment and care to hundreds of premature and sick babies every year.

  Department:

  Women and children's service

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

• Specialist pelvic health service

  Our team of specialist nurses provide advice, care and support for men and women who have bladder and bowel problems.

  Department:

  Community Services

  Location:

  Community services

• Speech and Language Therapy

  Speech and Language Therapy offers support to people of all ages who may have communication difficulties. The service supports individuals to reach their full potential with communication, as well as helping with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.

  Department:

  Speech and language therapy

  Location:

  Community services, University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Stop Smoking Service

  Our stop smoking service specialist advisors are at hand to help you on your smoke free journey. A friendly and supportive team, they have lots of experience in helping people to quit smoking.

  Department:

  Clinical support services

  Location:

  Community services, University Hospital of North Tees

• Stroke Services

  Our dedicated team of consultants, doctors, nurses, therapy and support staff are providing services for patients who have had a stroke, which are among the very best in the country.

  Department:

  Stroke services

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

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• Theatres

  Our specialists carry out planned and emergency surgery for thousands of patients every year. These take place from our operating theatre suites at the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

  Department:

  Operating theatres

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Trauma and Orthopaedics

  Our highly skilled doctors, nurses, therapists and support staff will take good care of you if you are unfortunate enough to have a fall or accident resulting in broken bones anywhere in the body. We also look after people who need spinal, hip, knee, shoulder, elbow or hand surgery.

  Department:

  Trauma and orthopaedics

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

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• Urgent care service

  Our urgent care service provides patient care for those with minor injuries and illnesses.

  Department:

  Integrated urgent care

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

• Urology

  Our urology consultants, specialist nurses and support staff are here to diagnose, treat and care for patients with urological conditions.

  Department:

  Urology

  Location:

  University Hospital of North Tees

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• Wheelchair Services

  Our team provide wheelchair services for adults and children who have a limited mobility due to ill health, disability or frailty.

  Department:

  Wheelchair services

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool

• Women’s Outpatients

  Our team of doctors, midwives and specialist nurses provide a number of services for women in our women’s outpatients department.

  Department:

  Womens services

  Location:

  University Hospital of Hartlepool, University Hospital of North Tees

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