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Pressure Ulcers
Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018
All patients admitted to our organization have a full skin inspection to ensure measures are put in place to prevent skin damage. Pressure ulcers are localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure. They are sometimes known as bedsores. They can be classified into...
read morePersonalised care planning
Last updated on Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Every patient with dementia has a dementia care bundle, this means they receive personalised nursing care to ensure that all appropriate assessments and care is given. The symbol at the top of this page is known as the Dementia Forget Me Not symbol, and is used on the patient information board o...
read moreAbout breast screening
Last updated on Monday, December 11, 2023
For information regarding the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) visit the NHS Breast screening (mammogram) web pages which cover the following topics: • Why is breast screening offered?• When will I be offered breast screening?• What happens during breast screening?• Un...
read moreImportant Information: Ambulance Staff Industrial Action - 21 December 2022
Last updated on Monday, December 19, 2022
It has been announced that ambulance service staff across the country will be taking industrial action on Wednesday 21 December 2022 from 12.00pm - 11.59pm. Ambulance services may also be affected on the following day. During these times, an ambulance may not be able to attend, or it may take l...
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...
read moreAugust-October
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
Following a comprehensive induction, each trainee initially spends time in the key operational areas of the department: dispensary, aseptics and medicines information. They gain experience of different prescription types and develop their product knowledge. Structured training programmes in each...
read moreScreening programmes
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
Screening programmes are set up as a way of identifying people who appear healthy but may be at increased risk of a disease or condition. Identifying individuals through this process can determine whether they have the condition screened for. The affected person may then require further tests to...
read moreControlling phosphate levels on dialysis
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is the study about? Based on current evidence, it is unclear if lowering blood phosphate towards a normallevel is always a good option for patients receiving dialysis. The PHOSPHATE trial istrying to find out if controlling blood phosphate levels results in a longer life and a betterquali...
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