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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