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What 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...

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Medical Director offers advice during Junior Doctors’ Industrial Action

Last updated on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

During the Junior Doctors’ Industrial Action, members of the public are urged to use NHS 111 online if it’s not an emergency and to attend hospital appointments unless contacted otherwise. The British Medical Association has announced 72 hours of national industrial action taking place from 7am...

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Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy

Last updated on Monday, August 18, 2025

Slit lamp biomicroscopy (SLB) is an examination technique used when adequate retinal examination cannot be obtained using digital photography. There are several reasons why a patient may get a non-assessable result from the digital screening examination, one example is that the lens of the eye c...

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Public urged to use NHS 111 ahead of Resident Doctor strikes

Last updated on Monday, July 21, 2025

People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors). Unions have announced a full walkout of resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25 July t...

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People urged to use 111 - ahead of Junior Doctor industrial action

Last updated on Friday, December 29, 2023

People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by junior doctors early in the New Year.  As previously announced by unions, junior doctors will take six days of industrial action from 7am on Wednesday 3 Janua...

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Volunteer responsibilities

Last updated on Monday, October 12, 2020

Each role has a specific list of duties that the volunteer can undertake, however all volunteers should also: Be polite, courteous and respectful to others Get to know the hospital layout and be a source of information Direct or escort patients and visitors to their appropriate destination...

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What are the symptoms of Lymphoedema?

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

The main symptom of lymphoedema is swelling in all or part of a limb or another part of the body. It can be difficult to fit into clothes, and jewellery and watches can feel tight. At first, the swelling may come and go. It may get worse during the day and go down overnight. Without treatment, i...

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High blood pressure

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

High blood pressure is a common condition. A temporary rise in blood pressure can occur in response to a stressful situation, such as a visit to the hospital so your blood pressure will need to be checked on several occasions before a diagnosis is made. Target is 140 or less for the top number,...

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