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Who We Are The Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners are part of the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. Our service works with the patient implementing discrete interventions. Who’s Suitable Those experiencing severe mental health difficulties which are impacting their day-to-day functioning and daily activities. From low mood to difficulty with sleep to symptoms of […]

What is a low fibre low residue diet? A low residue diet limits the amount of fibre and residue in your diet. What is fibre? Fibre is found in food that come from plants e.g. fruits, vegetables and grains. It increases your stool mass and helps to maintain regular bowel function. What is residue? Residue […]

Exercise is an important part of lymphoedema management. It can help stimulate lymph flow and help decrease the swelling in your legs. When your muscles contract they act as a pump which stimulates the flow of lymph fluid through the body. These exercises should be done whilst sitting in a chair. Always ensure you are […]

Shared motherhood is a relatively new term for egg or embryo donation within a same sex couple.  This allows a couple to both feel part of the IVF journey as one partner will produce the egg to be fertilized by donor sperm and the other will have the embryo implanted, carry and give birth to […]

This leaflet is designed to raise awareness and assist self-help treatment. Under breast soreness (Intertrigo), is a very common problem and although anyone can develop it, it is most common in women who have large breasts or who are very active. Intertrigo is caused by friction when skin folds rub together. This can trap moisture […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a Water Soluble Enema. 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 […]

What is Azithromycin? Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Why have I been prescribed Azithromycin? You have been prescribed Azithromycin to try to improve the amount of infections and chest symptoms you get. Azithromycin can work in two ways: What dose do I take and how do I take Azithromycin? Usually one […]

This information leaflet is to help you understand what to expect from having a bronchoscopy. Please do ask your doctors and specialist nurses if you have any further questions. What is a Bronchoscopy? A bronchoscopy is a day case procedure which inspects the airways in your lungs. A flexible camera is passed via your nose […]

What is a Pulmonary Nodule? A pulmonary nodule is an area of roundish shadowing or ‘spot’ usually 3cm (approximately 1 inch) or smaller in the lung. It does not usually cause any symptoms but can be seen on a CT scan (Computed Tomography) and sometimes on a chest x-ray. They don’t usually cause any symptoms. […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions regarding your MRI scan. 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 require […]