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Why am I being referred for this injection? A sentinel lymph node injection is given to patients who are undergoing breast surgery which includes a sentinel lymph node biopsy. The sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node on the lymphatic drainage system.  This injection helps the surgeon locate where your sentinel lymph node is, […]

A lung scan gives us a set of pictures which shows the air supply and the blood supply to your lungs.

We aim to provide individualised care and support to patients diagnosed with a dementia and their carers, improve the overall standard of Dementia care and raise awareness of dementia.

This leaflet has been produced to provide you with information about being discharged from the breast clinic.  It aims to answer some of the questions often asked by patients. Why am I being discharged from the clinic? You have been seen regularly in the breast clinic to check that all is well following your previous […]

This leaflet offers more information about prolonged neonatal jaundice. A baby with jaundice will have a yellow colouring of their skin and the whites of their eyes. This is very common in newborns. Jaundice is caused when the baby’s blood has raised levels of bilirubin, which is a normal waste product usually removed by the liver.

This leaflet has been produced to provide you with information if you have experienced a third or fourth degree tear during childbirth.

Introduction For women who have previously had a caesarean birth, the decision how to give birth in the next pregnancy can sometimes be difficult. Some women may prefer to have another caesarean birth., while others may prefer to give birth vaginally. The midwives and doctors involved in your care will be able to give you […]

Introduction    This leaflet tells you how to prepare your bowel for your surgery using bowel preparation laxatives. The laxatives will work to cleanse your bowel.     What is the bowel preparation?    Moviprep is a strong bowel cleanser which comes in two sachets of white powder. The powder must be dissolved in a jug of water, when […]