… be monitored and nursing staff will empty the stoma bag for you until you feel confident enough to carry out stoma care independently. In the beginning both the output for an ileostomy and colostomy may be…
… You may need some psychological support during your diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Breast care nurse are trained in psychological support, but you may also need more specialised support from our…
… breast shape rebuilt, either at the same time or later on. This is called breast reconstruction
Care for people diagnosed with cancer does not end when active treatment has finished. Your breast cancer…
… be the right place for you!
Many leave a NHS profession for a variety of reasons including childcare or carers responsibilities or to start a new career. It can be difficult to know where to start if…
… had IV sedation (or throat spray and sedation) therefore you must:
Have a responsible adult to care for you at home for 24 hours Have plenty of rest at home as the sedative can make you feel lethargic…
… You have either passed flatus or had your bowels open If you have a stoma you are able to care for it independently Your blood tests are satisfactory The support identified as necessary is…
… to know before I move to the adult service? When can I start getting more involved in my health care? How will my condition affect my future, such as my education and employment prospects? The future…
…How do virtual wards work?
If you are admitted to one of our virtual wards you will receive your care from a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses, therapists and social care professionals. This will be led by your…
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