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Orthoptics

Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021

Orthoptists diagnose and manage binocular vision and eye movement disorders in patients of all ages. We detect squints, amblyopia (lazy eye), as well as other visual and eye muscle defects (which can sometimes cause symptoms of double vision, eye strain and headaches). We work closely with the op...

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Tag:   Orthoptic (1)     eye (3)     binocular (1)     amblyopia (1)     squint (1)     lazy eye (1)     sight (2)    

Further resources including service leaflets

Last updated on Thursday, August 7, 2025

Link to pain service leaflets  Pain PIL  Pain psychology PIL  Mindfulness PIL  Exercise PIL  What is a Flare Up?   Links to help you learn more about chronic pain:  https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/  https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/  https://www.tamethebeast.org/  Muscu...

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is an exercise and education programme for patients diagnosed with a chronic respiratory condition. The programme is run by specialist physiotherapists, but additional support is provided by respiratory nurses and dietitians during the education sessions. PR is widel...

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Tag:   Pulmonary (10)     Rehabilitation (1)     lung (10)     disease (4)     breathing (6)     dietitians (1)     respiratory (5)     chronic (1)    

What happens at the PR exercise classes?

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes are welcoming and friendly. Each session is led by a specialist physiotherapist who is happy to answer any questions you may have. Everything will be explained and demonstrated so that you feel comfortable and safe. At all times during the exercise you are monitor...

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Tag:   exercise (4)     PR (8)     lung (10)     oxygen (9)     Oxygen Therapy (3)     Pulmonary (10)    

Keep A&E free for emergencies this winter

Last updated on Friday, December 24, 2021

In an emergency call 999 Did you know that you can avoid waiting in A&E by going to one of the Walk-in Centres or Urgent Treatment centres? Conditions that can be treated include: Infections Rashes Burns Strains Ear ache Cold symptoms Minor cuts, wounds and wound dressing Women an...

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