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COPD
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for a group of lung conditions (for example, chronic bronchitis and emphysema) and can lead to damaged, 'obstructed', airways. The symptoms are usually a combination of: Increased breathlessness, especially when moving around Persistent c...
read morePreparing for your appointment
Last updated on Wednesday, February 12, 2025
What will happen during your first appointment? We will use your referral, as well as any other relevant information available to us, to tailor the first appointment to what might be helpful for you. You will be seen by a member of the pain team. The aim is to get to know you and how you e...
read moreRequesting Personal Data
Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2025
You have a right to apply for access to information held about you, this is known as a Subject Access Request (SAR). The Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation grants a right for living individuals to access their own records. The right can also be exercised by an...
read moreGathering Feedback
Last updated on Thursday, March 14, 2024
Gathering Feedback We value the insights and perspectives of our patients, caregivers, volunteers, and staff. To gather feedback, we utilise a variety of channels, including surveys, Friends and Family Test (FFT) cards, social media platforms, our website, email, phone lines, on-site kiosks, and...
read moreThe NHS Friends and Family Test
Last updated on Sunday, June 24, 2018
We want to make sure that you have the best possible experience of care with us. So it’s extremely important that you let us know how well we're performing. The NHS Friends and Family Test is an easy-to-understand question that we are asking our patients. Why is the NHS Friends and Family Test i...
read moreStroke Services
Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025
A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain and without a blood supply, brain cells can be damaged or destroyed. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent t...
read morePlan for the future of your care with a Lasting Power of Attorney
Last updated on Thursday, October 26, 2023
It is always important to think about planning for the future to give yourself give peace of mind. When considering your health and welfare, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) ensure you remain in control when it matters most. It’s estimated that by next the year 2040, 9.1 million people will be...
read moreInpatient surgery
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You will be provided with a bedside locker on the ward but space is limited so please don’t bring more than needed. Please bring belongings in a zipped medium sized bag rather than a large suitcase. Please use the following as a checklist: Admission letter Dressing gown/slippers Hearing aid...
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