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It is advisable to follow these specific instructions to ensure safety whilst wearing a plaster cast: Please contact the plaster room if your plaster becomes too tight due to swelling or if you have prolonged pins and needles. Moonboot Advice If you have been given a moonboot to help with the treatment of your injury. […]

Introduction This booklet is designed for people who have been referred for an orthopaedic joint replacement procedure to be carried out as a day case at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead. This will include information on how you can prepare for your visit, what to expect when you are here and some advice for after […]

What is Domestic Abuse? Domestic abuse is any incident or pattern of incidents (see categories below) between those aged 16 or over who are: Domestic Abuse Categories: Domestic abuse can seriously harm children and young people, and experiencing domestic abuse is child abuse. There are supporting services in the community for children suffering abuse. Support […]

Before leaving the ward you will be given the opportunity to ask the nursing staff any questions. You may be asked to sit in the dayroom before going home to allow emergency or new admissions for surgery that day to be allocated a bed. This will only be done if absolutely necessary.  If you are […]

This information leaflet is designed to give you an overview of the treatment pathway for patients using donor sperm.  There are many aspects to consider when deciding to use donor sperm; please take some time to read through the different sections of this leaflet carefully.  Please feel free to contact the unit if you have […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking a DPP-4 inhibitor, also known as a ‘gliptin’ for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These medications work to lower blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of insulinthe body produces and decreases the amount of sugar made by the body. How do I take this […]

This is the Trust's diversity and inclusion action plan for 2016 to 2020.