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Eating and drinking
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Fasting information for morning patients arriving at 7am Do not eat after midnight. You may drink 50ml water per hour up to 06:00. Do not eat sweets or chew gum. Fasting information for afternoon patients arriving at 11am You may have a light early breakfast before 06:00 and drink 50ml wat...
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Last updated on Thursday, April 5, 2018
We have a range of on-site facilities for visitors and patients to use. Details about these are as follows:
read moreWhere can I find out more useful information?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
The below leaflets offer some useful tips and information of coping with hearing loss or the hearing loss of a friend or loved one.
read moreAvoiding anastomotic leak (breakdown of the bowel repair)
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Avoid: Alcohol Smoking It is never too late to stop smoking or drinking and doing this will improve your chances of a good surgical outcome. Eating healthily is also important, especially if you are overweight.
read moreWhat is lymphoedema?
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Lymphoedema is a long term (chronic) condition that manifests itself as swelling which has been present for more than 3 months. It can affect any body part, but is mostly seen in arms and legs. It can be due to: Primary lymphoedema which is a failure in the lymphatic system which often is pr...
read moreWhen to visit a pharmacy
Last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2019
Pharmacists and chemists play a key role in providing quality healthcare to patients. Working in the community, primary care and hospitals, pharmacists use their clinical expertise together with their practical knowledge to ensure the safe supply and use of medicines by patients and members of th...
read moreGynae Cancer Services
Last updated on Wednesday, December 27, 2023
All women with a suspected gynaecological cancer who are referred by their GP as an urgent referral will be seen within 2 weeks. The appointment will be with either Ms Pennington’s team in her gynaecology clinic or in the colposcopy, pelvic mass or post menopausal bleeding clinic if this is more...
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