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Advice if you are on long-term steroids, or have adrenal insufficiency

Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Patients undergoing endoscopic investigations are at an increased risk of adrenal crises due to prolonged fasting for their endoscopic investigations. We will send you information when we send you an appointment letter with advice on how to manage this. It is really important that you read the in...

Simple Steps To Keep You Safe During Your Hospital Stay Video

Last updated on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Simple Steps To Keep You Safe During Your Hospital Stay Video You may be feeling anxious about being in hospital but keeping you safe and well is a priority for the staff looking after you. There are also some simple things you can do to help keep yourself safe during your hospital stay, such as...

When to use a Walk-in Centre

Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Walk-in Centres (WiC) are nurse-led facilities that provide assessment, treatment and advice for minor injuries and illnesses including: infection and rashes emergency contraception and advice bruises burns and strains coughs, colds and flu-like symptoms sore throats and earache hayfever...

When will the new system start?

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The ANPR system will go live on 1st July.There will be a short transition period to support visitors as the new system is introduced.

Self-care at home

Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Self-care is the best choice to treat minor illnesses and injuries. A large range of common illnesses and injuries can be treated at home simply with over-the-counter medicines and plenty of rest. Winter conditions can be seriously bad for our health, especially for people aged 65 or over, and p...

Patient Thank You 23.07.26 Bulletin

GIRFT Hub Optimisation Week What You Need To Know

Thank You To Teams Following Successful GIRFT Hub Optimisation Week