What is it?
Our ‘café’ is a space to meet with others with similar experiences and to share and gather useful information. It may give you some time to think about the impact of your medical journey alongside having a hot drink in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
What will it involve?
Meeting with other people within our transplant service who may be having similar experiences to you. Hearing some helpful information. Or just joining us for a hot drink and an informal chat. A clinical psychologist will be present to facilitate the conversation and to help with any questions.
Who, Where, When?
Anyone who has had a heart or lung transplant or a VAD procedure is welcome. The café will usually be held in Seminar room 1 on Level 4 on the first Tuesday of the month between 11.30am and 1.30pm. We’re trying this out for six months so let us know what you think.
How do I register my interest?
Just come along on the day. If you would like more information contact Dr Lucy Attenborough using the details below.
For further information
Contact
Dr E. Lucy Attenborough (Clinical Psychologist)
0191 2137142
lucy.attenborough@nuth.nhs.uk
Available Tuesdays 11 –2pm, Wednesday 8 –5pm, Thursday & Friday 8 –2pm
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) for help, advice and information about NHS services.
Freephone: 0800 032 02 02
Text: 01670511098
northoftynepals@nhct.nhs.uk
Useful Websites
If you would like further information about health conditions and treatment options, you may wish to have a look at the NHS website.
If you would like to find accessibility information for our hospitals, please visit the AccessAble website.