The literal translation of orthopaedics is “straight child” (from ortho – straight, and paed – child). The speciality of orthopaedics is concerned with musculoskeletal disorders, i.e. bones, joints…
CALDERDALE
Calderdale community transport service
https://www.ctcalderdale.co.uk/ - can register online.
There is an admin fee of £5 to join.
To help cover their costs there is a £2.50…
We are your local NHS Charity. The people and patients of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are at the very heart of all we do, we are here to make an amazing difference for everyone…
First Steps
The aim of the session is to inform people of the support available to them throughout their cancer journey and to assist them to help themselves. Sessions run every month and some…
What is a Fast Track Urgent GP referral?
This is a referral made by a GP to the hospital for patients they suspect have cancer. The fast track referral system aims to diagnose and treat serious…
There are national standards for cancer waiting times:
Cancer diagnosis is confirmed or excluded within 28 days of referral A maximum of 31 days for treatment to begin once a…
End of Treatment Events are run four times as year for people at the end of cancer treatment or a block of treatment, as part of your cancer recovery and rehabilitation package. The purpose of the…
What is the Macmillan HOPE programme?
HOPE is Macmillan’s online self-management programme (‘Help Overcoming Problems Effectively’) which empowers people living with cancer to manage their health…
There are many aspects to wellbeing as you go through your treatment for lung cancer. The areas people with cancer feel support is needed are below. There is information about…
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