This is an internal staff campaign running initially from 1 to 29 February 2024.
Recycle your old device and help us to tackle patient digital exclusion.
Our Trust, in partnership with FurbdIT is looking for your donations of old, unused and unloved mobile and tablet devices.
With your support we can recycle old devices to improve the quality of care for patients who may not otherwise have access to one – helping to tackle digital exclusion for our patients who may have lack of access to data/technology. You may help a parent to track a child’s blood glucose meter, help a mum-to-be to access our new BadgerNote system or help a patient to keep track of their appointments.
How does the scheme work?
With the support of you and FurbdIT, donated mobile phones can be recycled and have a second life.
When you’re ready to donate your device and you have performed a factory reset you can hand in you device at our designated drop off points.
A factory reset phone that has been donated by a staff member will then be prepared for redistribution to patients and the wider-community through FurbdIT – helping to support eligible patients to ensure their healthcare is not disproportionately affected by lack of access to a phone.
How do I recycle my phone?
- Prepare your phone by resetting it to factory default (See the below drop down guides).
- Leave your phone at one of our drop off points.
User guides
Drop off locations
University Hospital of North Tees
- Security office, main concourse
- Tees Restaurant
University Hospital of Hartlepool
- Security office, main concourse
- Café Wilbers
Who is FurbdIT?
FurbdIT, led and developed by the Hope Foundation in Middlesbrough, is a practical and accessible solution that helps to bridge the digital divide through the recycling, refurbishment and distribution of donated digital devices in the Tees Valley.
Find out more about FurbdIT