Our vision and values
Our vision captures what matters to us – delivering outstanding compassionate care.
The vision and values were developed through engagement with our people to identify what matters to us as an organisation, now and in the future.
#GatesheadHealth, proud to deliver outstanding and compassionate care to our patients and communities.
Values
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are.
Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE.
Innovation
We look for new ways to improve what we do and recognise that we all have a role to play in our continuous improvement.
Care
We care for our patients, community, each other and ourselves with kindness and compassion.
Openness
We always act with integrity and transparency and are open and honest with ourselves and each other.
Respect
We treat everyone with respect and dignity, creating a sense of belonging and inclusion.
Engagement
We are inclusive and collaborative in our approach, working as a team and with our partners to deliver the best care possible.
