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Depending on the size and depth of your wound it may have been closed with one of the following methods. Stitches A&E/UTC staff will tell you how long the stitches need to be left in (usually between 5 and 14 days). Unless you are given an appointment to return to A&E/UTC you should make an […]

Viral illnesses are common in babies and young children. Only a small number of children will require admission to hospital. The child may take several days, or longer, to recover. Viral infections do not respond to antibiotics. Symptoms may include: Do’s Seek further medical advice if any of the following occur: Points of Contact

Soft tissue injury of a shoulder A soft tissue injury is an injury to the muscle, ligament or tendon. It is often caused by overstretching of the soft tissue which can be followed by pain, swelling and reduced movement. Full recovery from soft tissue injuries can take up to six weeks. Do’s If your shoulder […]

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 […]

Back pain may be due to many causes, including Do’s Don’ts You should seek urgent medical advice/attend A&E if you have back pain and develop any of the following: Back Exercises Standing, support your back with your hands, lean backwards until you feel a stretch. Hold for five seconds and repeat 10 times. Lying on […]

The nurse / doctor that has been dealing with your treatment today has decided that you require a course of Hepatitis B vaccine (ENGERIX) to reduce the risk of you contracting viral hepatitis following the recent exposure that you have had. The first injection has been given to you today. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis […]

The Toby Henderson Trust The Toby Henderson Trust is an independently funded charity supporting children, young people and adults, families, and carers in the North East of England. The Toby Henderson Trust provides appropriate and accessible support for autistic young people from two years into adulthood, whilst also empowering parents, families, and carers by sharing […]

Introduction Physiotherapists may use hydrotherapy as part of a treatment programme, to treat a variety of symptoms and conditions. What are the benefits of hydrotherapy? Research studies have shown that hydrotherapy is effective for certain conditions. Heat, can help with pain, improve circulation, loosen tight muscles and encourages relaxation. Buoyancy, can support your body weight, […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking an oral GLP-1 (Semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Semaglutide works in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food. This can help with blood glucose levels. How […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking an injectable GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP-1 for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food This can help with blood glucose […]