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Why am I being referred for this test? An ECG will allow your doctor or nurse to see what the electrical pathway through your heart is like. Sometimes the electricity through your heart does not follow the correct route which could explain your symptoms and it will help the doctor treat you in the correct […]

What is ultrasound? An ultrasound scan is a painless examination, which uses sound waves to make images of the inside of your body. Is ultrasound safe? Yes, ultrasound is harmless. No radiation (X-rays) are used. Is there any preparation? It depends upon which part of your body is to be examined. Your appointment letter will […]

Self-Care Learning to look after yourself is the first step to developing independence. Self-Care includes washing, dressing, going to the toilet and eating and drinking. Dressing Learning to dress independently is an important life skill. It gives your child a sense of achievement to master a new skill. Going to the toilet Toilet training is […]

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 once daily insulin (examples include: Humulin I®, Insulatard®, Levemir ®, Lantus®, Abasaglar®, Toujeo®, Tresiba® ) for treating diabetes. Why have I been given this leaflet? This is to support you with adjusting your insulin doses to achieve blood glucose readings which are within target range. Keeping blood glucose […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking basal bolus insulin regimens for treating diabetes. Most people take an injection of fast acting insulin with each meal (examples include: Fiasp®, NovoRapid®, Humalog®) and then a further injection of longer acting insulin on an evening or at bedtime (examples include: Lantus®, Abasaglar®, Toujeo®, Tresiba®.) Why have I […]

About The Children’s Speech and Language Service The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service aims to maximise the communication potential of children and young people aged 0-19 years with speech, language, and communication needs.  The service also provides assessment and support to families to ensure their child can maintain safe and effective eating, drinking […]

About The Children’s Occupational Therapy Service The Occupational Therapy team help children and young people aged 0 – 19 participate and engage in their everyday tasks and activities to support development, health and wellbeing.  The team includes Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors, and administrative support. The service works with children and young people who […]

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 […]

Understanding womb cancer About womb cancer In the UK, about 9,400 women are diagnosed with womb cancer each year. Womb cancer is rare in women aged under 40 and becomes more common after the age of 55. Womb cancer can affect anyone who has a womb. Most womb cancers start in glandular cells found in […]