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Falls
Last updated on Thursday, June 21, 2018
This measure includes all falls in the hospital that resulted in injury, categorised as moderate, severe or death, regardless of cause. Whilst all falls that occur in the hospital setting are reported, any fall resulting in significant harm to a patient – for example a break to a limb, are subje...
read moreChronic Lung Disease
Last updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The service provides care to babies, children and their families, who require oxygen therapy at home. Oxygen saturation studies are undertaken at home for children presenting symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea. The service managers the BCG programme for neonates and children who fall into the...
read moreWhat 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...
read moreFalls Awareness Week: 16 - 20th September, 2024
Last updated on Monday, September 9, 2024
Falls are a big concern in hospitals, but the good news is that most of them can be prevented. By understanding the risks and taking simple steps, we can keep our patients safe and healthy. The Truth About Falls There are many factors that can contribute towards a fall but with the right a...
read moreShoulder
Last updated on Monday, June 17, 2024
Shoulder pain Shoulder pain is very common and can affect 3 in 10 adults at any one time. It can be caused by something as simple as taking off a coat, lifting something awkwardly or a trip or fall. There are also normal age related changes that can cause symptoms to flare up now and again for n...
read moreElbow and hand
Last updated on Monday, June 17, 2024
Elbow and Hand pain Most elbow and hand pain has a very simple cause and clears up within a few days. The pain usually comes from strained or inflamed soft tissues such as tendons. You can normally treat this pain yourself with over-the-counter painkillers and a few days' rest, and you may not n...
read moreSafe staffing
Last updated on Thursday, July 18, 2024
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) released a safe staffing guideline (2014) making recommendations on safe staffing for nursing in adult inpatient wards in acute hospitals.From June 2014, all hospitals are required to publish monthly information about the number of nursi...
read moreAll About Tinnitus
Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
This information is not a substitute for medical advice. You should always see your GP / ENT Consultant. July 2005 © British Tinnitus Association What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term for noises heard ‘in the ear or ears’ or ‘in the head’ when no obvious source of sound is apparent. The noise...
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