Prior to the day of your procedure, you will have a pre-assessment (usually by telephone). The nurse will ask you a number of questions about your health to ensure you are able to prepare safely…
What is a Colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy - easy read leaflet
A Colonoscopy is a test which allows the Endoscopist to look directly at the lining of the large bowel (colon). A long flexible tube about…
Once you have swallowed the capsule and have all the instructions, you can leave the hospital.
You will need to check the blue light is flashing on the data recorder every 15 minutes.
You will…
You will be in the Endoscopy unit for about an hour.
The nurse will explain the procedure to you and ask you to sign a consent form. This is a good time to ask any other questions you may have.
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Prior to the day of your procedure you will have a preassessment (usually by telephone). The nurse will ask you a number of questions about your health to ensure you are able to prepare…
A capsule endoscopy is a test that looks at the inside of your small bowel and your large bowel using a video capsule. This is called video endoscopy (VCE).
A capsule is swallowed that…
On the day of your procedure the appointment time given is the time you must arrive at the endoscopy unit; this is not the time you should expect to have your procedure. Endoscopy procedures vary in…
Please see below some easy read leaflets to make it easy to understand some of the procedures. Please click any of the words below to read.
CHFT - colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
CHFT…
You will be required to fast for this procedure, You should not eat or drink anything from 9am on the day of your test if it is scheduled for the afternoon and you should not eat or drink anything…
Annual Members' Meeting
2024/25
Our Annual Members' Meeting for 2024/25 took place on Tuesday 22 July 2025, 3:45 - 5:00 pm in Rooms 6 and 7, Learning Centre, Dryclough Lane, Halifax, HX3 0LF. A…
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