North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

20/11/2025

Thank you to W.H.Watts Pram Centre for the generous donation of a pram to help support parents who have experienced the loss of a baby when an inpatient at the University Hospital of North Tees.

The pram, which includes a privacy screen, allows parents to take their baby for a final walk or accompany them to the mortuary in a way that feels more personal and respectful.

Neil Wdowikowski, mortuary and bereavement service manager, said: “We are aware that the hospital can be a very busy place and we always want to make sure we were showing the upmost respect and compassion possible to support those going through the loss of a baby."

Neil approached NTH Solutions procurement support officer Melissa Loughran, who investigated where the team may be able to purchase a bereavement support pram. Melissa then contacted W.H. Watts who offered donate a pram.

Melissa said: “The whole of the procurement team were completely overwhelmed by W.H. Watts generosity when we heard they would like to donate the pram rather than have us pay for it. We’re so grateful for their kind and generous donation."

Rachel Shaw from W.H. Watts said: “We have helped other hospital trusts in the past and it was an honour to know our donation would go towards supporting parents at such a difficult time.”

The pram will be available for use by families who wish to spend time with their baby in a way that feels right for them - whether that’s a quiet walk or a visit to the family room in the mortuary.

www.nth.nhs.uk/news/local-company-donates-specialist-pram-to-support-bereaved-parents

20/11/2025

💉Be wise, immunise!

Check if you’re eligible for a FREE flu & COVID-19 vaccine and check out walk-in clinics near you

👉 https://ow.ly/uXl750XgJMr

20/11/2025

In this episode of Tees Voices, we talk through our new 'living wall' at the University Hospital of North Tees

The wall features a vibrant collection of photographs and music memorabilia, and has been designed to stimulate the memories of patients living with dementia or with delirium.

Listen on YouTube now or search ‘Tees Voices’ on Spotify to be the first to hear all new episodes: https://youtu.be/j1oD5kVEcbE

Find out more about our living wall here: www.nth.nhs.uk/news/local-photography-club-and-theatre-volunteers-unveil-dementia-friendly-wall-art-for-teesside-patients

In this episode of Tees Voices, we talk through our new 'living wall' at the University Hospital of North Tees.The wall features a vibrant collection of phot...

19/11/2025

Today is International Men’s Day and we’ve teamed up with our colleagues from NTH Solutions to host a stand at the University Hospital of North Tees to get men talking about the issues that impact them the most.

Pop along and chat with the team about those subjects that men so often keep to themselves. A friendly conversation could change someone's life.

19/11/2025

At the NHS, we want to make sure patients have a good experience of care. Getting feedback from patients helps us improve and give patients what they need.

If you were treated for cancer during April, May, June 2025, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey. If you are invited, you will get a letter with more information.

Please have your say 📢 Your answers will help the NHS make cancer care better.

For more information on the survey, please visit www.ncpes.co.uk

18/11/2025

Antibiotics aren’t always the answer. Healthcare professionals will only prescribe antibiotics if they are really needed – to protect your child now and in the future.

Let’s save antibiotics for more serious infections.

Know when to seek urgent help for your child and when self-care is best – download the Healthier Together app: www.healthiertogether.app

It helps you:

• Check your child’s symptoms
• Find easy-to-follow advice with pictures
• Use a traffic light guide to know when to get help – and where to go

Find out more about antibiotics here: www.seriouslyresistant.com

17/11/2025

This week marks National Safeguarding Adults Week - a time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues.

Keep an eye on Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board's feed throughout the week for information about recognising and preventing harm, neglect, and isolation.

📢Today is the start of National Safeguarding Adults Week and theme today is 'Change the Conversation'

We will look at proactive intervention – about the good things we can do, as individuals and organisations, to create safer environments that actively work to prevent abuse. How can we amplify individual voices to reduce the risk of harm, neglect, and isolation?

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17/11/2025

If your child gets flu, they could miss valuable time at school.

The flu nasal spray is safe and given free to pupils in Years 7-11.

Children at clinical risk are also eligible for a COVID-19 Autumn booster from their GP practice.

Find out more👉https://ow.ly/pzZV50XmnNT

17/11/2025

We are proud to support International Fraud Awareness Week, which runs until 22 November. Join and in raising awareness of against the and highlighting the role of all NHS



To find out more and report fraud visit

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is a special health authority tasked to lead the fight against fraud, bribery and corruption in the NHS.

16/11/2025

Join us for our breast screening open day!

We’re opening the doors to our breast screening unit at University Hospital of North Tees on Monday 1 December, 9am to 4pm.

Meet our friendly team, explore the screening unit and find out more about what happens during a breast screening appointment.

This is your chance to get a look at our facilities and ask any questions you may have.

The event is open to everyone and we welcome women due to attend their first appointment and those with learning or additional care needs.

There is no need book in advance. Please come to the breast screening unit at the front of University Hospital of North Tees. You can’t miss us – it’s the large white unit near facing Hardwick Road!

Please let us know in advance if you would prefer a place without steps. We can arrange for you to visit our main hospital department instead.

Contact the breast screening team on 01642 383443 or email: nth-tr.breastscreening@nhs.net for more detail.

16/11/2025

Calling all smokers in Hartlepool

If you want to quit smoking, feel better and have more money in your pocket, then get in touch with our friendly, expert team.

Our advisors will help your understand your smoking triggers, offer advice on handling cravings and can offer free ni****ne replacement therapies. It’s a service tailored to each smoker so you have the best chance of quitting for good.

If that sounds like support that will help you live smoke free, then give us a call on 01642 383819.

Our free stop smoking service provides advice, support and encouragement to help you to stop smoking for good.

15/11/2025

And the results are in! A massive well done to our troupe of children's nurses who were crowned the winners of Nuvo Wellbeing's ‘Strictly Nuvo’ dance competition and fundraising gala. 💃

The team took to the stage to raise money to transform one of our outdoor areas at North Tees into a new therapeutic garden for the patients they care for on our children's ward.

The black-tie event has raised £10,000 which will be split between our children's ward and Nuvo Wellbeing’s ‘N-Dance Academies’.

A massive thank you from our dance troupe to everyone donated, shared our links and took part in the event. The support has been overwhelming. 💙

If you'd like to support our team, their JustGiving page is still open for donations: www.justgiving.com/page/dancing4ward15