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Cellulitis
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Patients with lymphoedema are particularly susceptible to cellulitis, as the lymphatic system does not function adequately. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin which may cause redness, heat, swelling, temperature and pain. It can also cause lymphoedema if it damages the delicate ly...
read moreHow to Access Information
Last updated on Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Access Methods: Information can be accessed online via our website, or by visiting the hospital. Specific documents can be requested via email or telephone. Charges and Fees: Most information is available free of charge. However, some documents may incur a copying or postage fee, which will be...
read moreWhat should you bring to your appointment?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
It would be helpful if you could bring the following: A list of questions you may want to ask your Orthotist Any previous orthoses you have been issued with A spare pair of footwear if you are being assessed for a raise Suitable clothing for your assessment Suitable footwear if you are bei...
read moreGeneral Anaesthesia
Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
If you are having a general anaesthetic, it will be given to you by an anaesthetist, either as a liquid that is injected into your veins through a cannula (a thin, plastic tube that feeds into a vein, usually on the back of your hand) or gas that you breathe in through a mask.Your anaesthetist wi...
read moreYour appointment
Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
Every effort is made to see patients at their appointment time but unfortunately this is not always possible. Delays in clinic can occur but our staff should be able to tell you the reason. Everyone is seen in order of their appointment time and not in order of arrival. If you need to have any d...
read moreWhat 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...
read moreNutrition
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Eat healthily in preparation for your operation especially fruit and vegetables. On the day of your operation you will be given a carbohydrate drink to keep your body fuelled for surgery. After the operation you may have nutritional supplements in the form of drinks- please take them as they wi...
read moreImportant Information: Ambulance Staff Industrial Action - 20th February 2023
Last updated on Friday, December 29, 2023
The North West Ambulance Service staff will be taking industrial action on Monday, 20th February 2023 as follows: GMB – 00.00 – 23.59 Ambulance services may also be affected on the following day. During these times it may take longer to reach you than usual. Emergency calls will still be prior...
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