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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...

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Managing pain

Last updated on Friday, December 6, 2024

Managing Pain The old-fashioned treatment for generalised joint & muscle pain, also known as chronic pain, was bed rest for weeks or months on end. We now know this is the worst possible approach. Exercise and continuing to work are key to recovery. Resting all day may not always be the bes...

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Children's Ward

Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018

The Children’s Ward consists of both medical and surgical beds. The ward can provide a total of 32 beds including an Emergency Room, two High Dependency rooms and a treatment room. With 16 individual rooms and four bays. A bed will be allocated according to your child’s age and condition. The ch...

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Information for Family, Carers and Visitors

Last updated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Information for Family, Carers and Visitors Your encouragement makes a real difference. You can help by: Bringing comfortable day clothes and supportive footwear Bringing glasses, hearing aids or dentures to help independence Encouraging your loved one to sit up, get dressed and move safely...

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Laboratory Opening Hours

Last updated on Monday, July 23, 2018

Histopathology Opening Hours Monday-Friday      0830-1730 Saturday-Sunday  CLOSED The department is closed on all Public Holidays Mortuary Opening Hours Monday-Friday      0800-1630 Saturday-Sunday   CLOSED Please note the mortuary is open for the  collection of the decea...

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I take herbal medicines, should I mention it to the team looking after me?

Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Herbal medicines are often thought to be safe as they are ‘natural’. They do however have an effect on the body and can lead to side-effects and so should be used with care. They may interact with your other medicines, medical conditions, or be unsafe if you are undergoing surgery. Always let you...

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