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This information leaflet provides information about your surgery. The information in this leaflet should already have been explained to you by a doctor. We hope that this helps you to remember what you discussed with your doctor, and also to answer any questions that you may have. If you still have questions after reading this […]

Radical Trachelectomy This information leaflet provides specific information about your surgery and should be read alongside the ‘Gynaeoncology patient information to prepare for your surgery and recovery’ What is a Radical Trachelectomy? A trachelectomy is an operation for early-stage cervical cancer that preserves fertility for women who still wish to have children. The procedure involves […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring Uterine Fibroid Embolisation. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns or […]

What to do Step 1—Breathing Step 2 —Neck Step 3 —Clavicles / Collarbones Step 4 —Axilla / Armpit Step 4 —Axilla / Armpit (Alternative clearance technique) Step 5 —Chest (unaffected side) Step 6—Chest (central) Step 7 —Chest (affected side) Step 8 —Armpit / Back (with help) Clear Axilla Step 9 —If breast affected Step 10 […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Skin Care Things to avoid Looking after your skin daily is vitally important. Build a daily skin care routine Avoid using soaps which dry your skin when washing. Ask your therapist for advice. Dry your skin thoroughly, and check all the skin as you do so, especially between the fingers and […]

What is palliative care? Palliative care describes the physical, psychological, spiritual and social aspects of care and support given to individuals who are living with an illness or disease that cannot be cured. This could be either cancer or non-cancer diagnosis. The health professionals caring for you, will offer to talk to you and anyone […]

If it is through the day 8am-8pm As soon as you are ready please telephone your district nursing team. If it is after 8pm please telephone the Out of Hours Palliative Care Team on 07824 461957 The nurses will come and verify your relative who has died. Verification of death will be confirmed, and a […]

Who is the specialist palliative care team? We are a team of specialist staff members who care for patients, families and carers. We work Monday to Friday 9am—5pm and are based above St Bede’s Palliative Care Unit. We consist of two teams, they are. Specialist Palliative Care Team Macmillan Hospice at Home Team You have […]

This leaflet has been given to you as your team is worried that you or your relative may be at risk of suffering a major bleed. Your care team will talk to you about the risk of bleeding and provide a suggested care plan, but you may find this leaflet helpful. This leaflet is designed […]

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 […]