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Smoking in pregnancy

Last updated on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

About The study is testing whether some new ways of using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) could help women to stop smoking and could improve women’s and babies’ health.   Who can take part Pregnant person who is less than 25 weeks pregnant Smoke 5 or more cigarettes a day Don’t vape...

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Snore Plugs

Last updated on Wednesday, August 15, 2018

SnorePlug The ideal way to block out noise. Each individual Custom Earplug is hand crafted and shaped to fit the ear perfectly. SnorePlug can be worn comfortably all night and greatly reduces noise entering the ear allowing a peaceful night’s sleep for the wearer. SnorePlug is made from a soft,...

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Before your assessment

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

If you do not have a home computer or phone suitable for video conferencing please ask any friends and family if they can help you with this.  If local COVID-19 guidance allows friends and family may be able to help set this up on the day to reduce your COVID-19 exposure travelling to and from ho...

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National Videos

Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Why are we sharing these videos? Sharing the national films on our site is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, these films serve as powerful educational tools, helping to inform and educate the public about important health issues and promoting health literacy. Secondly, by sharing these fil...

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Medicines

Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018

Medicines For Children leaflets cover many of the medicines that are prescribed or recommended to children by children’s doctors (paediatricians), pharmacists or nurses.  They answer your questions, including: Why does your child need to take the medicine? When do you need to give the medicine?...

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Care Standards

Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the government body which regulates all health and social care providers. As an NHS Trust we are required to meet the CQC’s ‘Essential Standards of Quality and Safety’. These are a set of 16 regulations which define what patients should expect to experience w...

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Infections

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

MRSA swabs All patients are screened for MRSA bacteria (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) as routine. A nasal and groin swab will be taken by the assessment nurse and sent to the laboratory. You will only be contacted by the hospital if your results are positive for MRSA. This contact...

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