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"Your staff were understanding and professional whilst dealing with a very traumatic situation dealing with not only Ben and his injuries but with us as a family. We were informed he had critical injuries and was not expected to pull through. But with the fantastic staff and amazing skills your staff all possess he is starting to rebuild his life." Mr PT
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Head Injury Service
Contact: (0191) 256 3996 - Helen Hastie, Head Injuries Nurse Specialist
We have a specialist Head Injury Service, based at the Regional Neurosciences Centre at Newcastle General Hospital, which is committed to providing comprehensive support to all adults, and their families, who have suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Specialist clinical support for all patients and their families
The service is run by a Clinical Specialist Nurse, Helen Hastie, who meets all patients and their families upon admission to the Centre. Helen can provide much needed support and help reduce anxiety, by explaining the nature of the injuries involved and discussing any potential behavioural changes which are known to arise following a head injury. She will also discuss the planned care pathway and discharge arrangements for each individual patient, to help ensure there is clear understanding of what to expect over the following days or weeks.
Ensuring continuity of care
Helen liaises closely with other health and social care organisations, such as community rehabilitation services, to ensure continuity of care at all times. We also run a specialist Head Injury Clinic to enable regular monitoring of your recovery and to allow you to raise any concerns or queries.
Patients with more severe head injuries, requiring longer term rehabilitation, are often referred to the Walkergate Park Hospital for Neurorehabilitation and contact details for providers of these specialist services in the community, can be provided early on.
Contact us
If you would like any more information on our services, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Helen Hastie
Head Injury Clinical Nurse Specialist
Direct Telephone: (0191) 256 3996
