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Smoking
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Stopping smoking for just 4 weeks reduces your chance of getting a chest infection or wound infection and increases your chances of being able to get home sooner after your operation healthy and well. We know it isn’t an easy thing to do but there is help available. Look at the NHS choices webs...
read moreCough and deep breathing
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
A physiotherapist is going to show you some deep breathing exercises. Please pay attention and practice these 3 times a day before your operation. Participating in these exercises will reduce the chances of you getting a chest infection. After your operation you will have physiotherapy. Pleas...
read moreWho should I talk to if I have any questions or concerns about my medicines?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
While you are an inpatient you can ask your nurse to arrange for a consultation with your dedicated ward pharmacy team. When you get home, you can speak to your local pharmacist. If they can't help or they think that you need to see your doctor, they will advise you to do that. Alternatively, if...
read moreWhat is Orthotics?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Orthotics is a service that provides devices called orthoses (also called braces and splints). These are given to help to prevent, correct or accommodate a deformity and/or improve function. This can be as a result of an injury, disorder or due to the way our bodies alter as we get older. Orthos...
read moreHow to make or cancel an appointment
Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Please contact the Adult Audiology Department. Please note: We are a busy department, your call may be diverted to the Answer Machine. If your call is answered by the machine, please remember- Speak clearly and slowly ( Telephone connections are not always very clear ) Leave your Name, Add...
read moreEarly Pregnancy Unit
Last updated on Sunday, March 29, 2026
Located on 1st floor in Women & Children’s Building What is The Early Pregnancy Unit? The Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) provides outpatient care to women with problems or concerns in early pregnancy (less than 17 weeks gestation). During your appointment, an ultrasound scan will b...
read moreHow to cancel an appointment
Last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024
There will be a number to telephone at the top of your confirmation letter if you wish to cancel your appointment or no longer need it. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend your appointment so it can be given to someone else and not wasted and we can arrange a ne...
read moreHow to cancel an appointment
Last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024
There will be a number to telephone at the top of your confirmation letter if you wish to cancel your appointment or no longer need it. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend your appointment so it can be given to someone else and not wasted and we can arrange a ne...
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