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Anatomy of the elbow joint The elbow is made up of three bones; the humerus, the radius and the ulnar. It is what we call a “hinge joint”. The joint is held strong by a capsule, ligaments and Duscles. How is a fracture treated? Treatment depends on the amount of disruption there is to a […]

You have been advised to follow a Level 5 Minced and Moist diet because you have difficulty swallowing. Minced and moist foods will be easier for you to manage. What is a minced and moist diet? You can change everyday foods by finely mincing or mashing. If the food cannot be finely minced, then you […]

You have been advised to follow a Level 4 thick puree diet because you have difficulty swallowing. Pureed foods will be easier for you to manage. What is a thick pureed diet? How do I prepare thick pureed food? Is the texture right? Food fortification for poor appetite or weight loss If you have a […]

You have been advised to follow a Level 6 soft and bite-sized diet because you have difficulty swallowing. What is a soft and bite-sized diet?  Paediatric = 8mm pieces Adult = 15mm = 1.5cm pieces/3/4 inch How do I prepare soft and bite sized food? Is the texture right? Food fortification for poor appetite or […]

This information leaflet is to help you understand what to expect from having an EBUS. Please do ask your doctors and specialist nurses if you have any further questions. What is an endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)? An EBUS is a day case procedure in Endoscopy which inspects the airways and lymph glands in your lungs. It […]

This information leaflet is to help you prepare for the above procedure. Your doctor has decided that you need to come into hospital for an examination under anaesthetic. This is a pelvic examination which is carried out while you are asleep. Why do I need examination under anaesthetic? If a definite diagnosis has not been […]

Why am I being referred for this test? This test will allow us to see the structures within your heart on a screen and measure the size and function of your heart. We can also measure the speed of blood going through your heart. There are many reasons why an echocardiogram is arranged. You may […]

Why am I being referred for this test? An ECG will allow your doctor or nurse to see what the electrical pathway through your heart is like. Sometimes the electricity through your heart does not follow the correct route which could explain your symptoms and it will help the doctor treat you in the correct […]

What is Dysphagia? Difficulty swallowing is referred to as dysphagia.  It can be caused by a variety of conditions including neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s), dementia, stroke, learning disability, general ageing, and general acute illness. If you or your relative has dysphagia, there may be a risk of food, drinks, or saliva “going down the wrong […]

The Equality Delivery System (EDS) has been designed to help NHS organisations to review and improve their performance and support in meeting the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED). The EDS supports the outcomes of the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and the Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Our Self-assessment score across the three domains is […]