Council of Governors Agenda and Papers – February 2025
The agenda and papers for the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Council of Governors meeting on Wednesday 19 February 2025 can be downloaded below
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CT Scan
This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a CT scan. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns or […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
CT Scan for Non-Specific but Concerning Symptoms
Your doctor is concerned about the symptoms you have recently had, and the tests arranged so far have not indicated a cause. Non-specific but concerning symptoms can be an indication of cancer. Your doctor has therefore referred you for a CT scan to investigate further. General This information leaflet has been produced to give you […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
CT Coronary Angiogram
This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a CT Coronary Angiogram. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Cardiac Diagnostic Department
The cardiac diagnostics department carries out tests to see what the performance of your heart is like. Some of the tests we perform are listed below and the test(s) you will be attending for is highlighted. Do I need to do anything to prepare for my test? No, you will not have to do anything […]Topic: Cardiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Children’s Speech and Language Therapy
About The Children’s Speech and Language Service The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service aims to maximise the communication potential of children and young people aged 0-19 years with speech, language, and communication needs. The service also provides assessment and support to families to ensure their child can maintain safe and effective eating, drinking […]Topic: Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Children’s Occupational Therapy Service
About The Children’s Occupational Therapy Service The Occupational Therapy team help children and young people aged 0 – 19 participate and engage in their everyday tasks and activities to support development, health and wellbeing. The team includes Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors, and administrative support. The service works with children and young people who […]Topic: Children's Occupational Therapy
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Child’s Clavicle Fracture
The diagnosis of a fractured collarbone has been made at your A&E Department / Urgent Treatment Centre visit. The treatment of such a fracture is as follows It is recommended that your child should wear a broad arm sling or a shoulder immobiliser for 2-4 weeks, depending upon their pain. The sling supports the weight […]Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Chest Injury
Chest injuries are not always x-rayed. Broken ribs are not strapped. Chest injuries can be very painful, and this may last for a few weeks. You need to breathe deeply and fill the lungs with air to prevent getting a chest infection. Do’s You should cough if necessary. If this painful, press firmly over the […]Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Community Diagnostic Centre
Getting your scans and tests at the Community Diagnostic Centre in the Metrocentre The Community Diagnostic Centre in the Metrocentre offers patients different checks, scans and tests. These services are available outside the main hospital, allowing you to get appointments more quickly and at convenient times, including evenings and weekends. We know that getting any […]Topic: Community Diagnostic Centre
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors