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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
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A Colonoscopy is a test which allows the Endoscopist to look directly at the lining of the large bowel (colon). A…
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
2025/26
Our 2025/26 Annual Members' Meeting will take place on Thursday 10 September 2026 between 3:00 - 4:30 pm in Rooms 3 & 4, on the top floor of Acre Mills…
You can access our patient information leaflets using the button below.
Breastfeeding mums are very welcome across the whole of our Trust. If you need private facilities please ask a member…
These reports are in a format requested by the Government. If you require an alternative format of these reports, please email communications@cht.nhs.uk quoting Spend Over 25k
2026
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The Neurology Service cares for patients with neurological and muscular problems. This includes patients suffering from headaches, MS, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. We also provide…
Our shuttle bus service is only available to our staff
Our Transport Department provides a free shuttle minibus service for staff. The service runs between our two hospital sites - Huddersfield…
Volunteer with us
At Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to offer a range of volunteering roles, providing rewarding personal and professional opportunities…
All our governors are asked to sign up to a charter when they take up the post. See the charter here.
Our Membership and Engagement Strategy for 2023-2026 can be found…
Here at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust we have a variety of resources to offer you information and support during and after your cancer journey.
Please see below or navigate…
Plastic Surgeons:
Mr Akhtar
Ms Carbone
Clinical Nurse Specialist:
Miss Jenny Green
Pathway Manager:
Miss Alexia Peacock
Secretary:
Miss Sarah Holroyd
Admin:
Mrs Emma…
Next Event
Date: Saturday 18th April
Time: drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm.
Venue: Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Learning Centre, Sub Basement
Careers Event for Clinical…
Important information for our patients who use Patients Know Best (PKB)
Information from Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is no longer added into Patients Know Best. If you are one…
