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What is a hysterectomy? Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus) and neck of the womb (cervix). Ovaries and fallopian tubes may or may not be removed. If you are a candidate for surgery, your surgeon may recommend: Open surgery The surgeon makes an incision in your tummy large enough to perform […]

The lymphatic system The lymphatic system helps protect us from infection and disease. It is made up of fine tubes called lymphatic vessels. These vessels connect to groups of small lymph nodes throughout the body. The lymphatic system drains lymph fluid from the tissues of the body before returning it to the blood. Lymph nodes […]

What is the menopause? Menopause is a time when a person’s periods stop and the ovaries stop producing hormones. The average age of menopause in the United Kingdom is 51. In a natural menopause people may experience symptoms for several years prior to periods stopping, this is known as perimenopause. Some people may experience an […]

A mallet finger injury means you have torn the tendon which straightens the end joint of your finger. Occasionally there will also be a small break in the bone. Your finger tip will drop, and you will not be able to straighten it. To enable the finger to heal you will need to keep the […]

Introduction This leaflet provides you with information that you will find useful during your stay in hospital and following discharge. If you are not sure about anything in this leaflet, please ask a member of staff. What is the Mental Health Liaison Team? We are a team of mental health professionals including specialist medical doctors […]

A guide for 16 and 17 year-olds attending hospital The Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is the law that empowers and protects people over 16 years of age to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. The law states that people aged 16 and over have the capacity (legal […]

Splints You will be provided with two forearm-based splints.  One will keep your fingers straight and the other will place them in a bent position. You will alternate these splints daily as guided by your physiotherapist on the day of your first appointment. You should always wear your splints, removing only for exercise and hygiene […]

The lymphatic system The lymphatic system helps protect us from infection and disease. It is made up of fine tubes called lymphatic vessels. These vessels connect to groups of small lymph nodes throughout the body. The lymphatic system drains lymph fluid from the tissues of the body before returning it to the blood. Lymph nodes […]

What is a hysterectomy? Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus) and neck of the womb (cervix). Ovaries and fallopian tubes may or may not be removed. If you are a candidate for surgery, your surgeon may recommend: Open surgery The surgeon makes an incision in your tummy large enough to perform […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking Metformin for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Metformin works to lower blood sugar levels. It does this in several ways. It reduces theamount of sugar released by the liver, it reduces the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestine and it increases the sensitivity of […]