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Bacteriology

Last updated on Friday, February 26, 2021

The Microbiology service examines swabs, pus, body fluids, sputum, faeces and urine for the presence of infection and disease causing bacteria.   Through association with other laboratories it is able to offer a comprehensive service.   Antimicrobial Therapy and Clinical Consultation   When...

Parasitology

Last updated on Monday, April 30, 2018

Examination of faeces for parasites Examination of saline-soaked swab for Enterobius (threadworms) Examination of urine for schistosoma ova Fresh samples are required for parasitology

Programme Timetable

Last updated on Wednesday, February 20, 2019

See below details for the programme timetable.

Smoking

Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019

Stopping smoking for just 4 weeks reduces your chance of getting a chest infection or wound infection and increases your chances of being able to get home sooner after your operation healthy and well. We know it isn’t an easy thing to do but there is help available.  Look at the NHS choices webs...

What is Orthotics?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Orthotics is a service that provides devices called orthoses (also called braces and splints). These are given to help to prevent, correct or accommodate a deformity and/or improve function. This can be as a result of an injury, disorder or due to the way our bodies alter as we get older. Orthos...

What is an Orthotist?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Orthotists are autonomous registered Allied Health Practitioners who provide static and gait analysis to utilise engineering solutions for patients with problems of the neuro, muscular and skeletal systems. They are extensively trained at undergraduate level in mechanics, bio-mechanics, and mater...

About your appointment

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Your first visit will be for an initial assessment with a clinician who practices Orthotics called an Orthotist. They are required to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are professionals with a degree qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics. As the Orthotist...

Signalise

Last updated on Wednesday, October 1, 2025