To reduce and maintain lymphatic swelling a compression garment may need to be worn. Compression encourages drainage and helps move fluid to a working area of lymph nodes. There are many…
Skincare is important when living with or being at risk of lymphoedema. Looking after and protecting the skin can avoid further damage and reduce risk of an infection called Cellulitis.
To…
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that requires antibiotics.
The infection makes the skin become very hot to touch, more swollen, red and painful.
Patients who develop this infection can…
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Calling us directly 01422 224979 or 01422 224962 Referral from contraception and sexual health (CASH) clinic,…
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic our Surgery School was offered in face to face group sessions, once a month, in the hospital. This gave patients the opportunity to meet the hospital team and find…
Patient leaflets and information
Hip surgery
Watch Video: Introduction to total hip replacement
Watch Video: Hip surgery: preparing for hospital
Watch Video: Hip surgery: patient stay and…
THIS ADVISE IS ONLY A GUIDELINE TO FOLLOW ONCE YOU HAVE DISCUSSED YOUR RETURN TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST.
The current guidance of physical activity levels for all adults is…
End ileostomy
An end ileostomy is created when part of the colon or all of the colon is removed and the end of the small intestine is brought to the surface of the abdomen to form a stoma. An end…
The enhanced recovery programme is different to traditional care and aims to get you back to full health as soon possible by you playing an active part in your recovery after bowel surgery.
With…
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