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What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of some of the body's organs. It mainly affects the lining of the lungs (pleural…
A lymph node biopsy helps diagnose conditions like cancer or infections by examining the lymph node tissue.
It is a way of taking a small piece of tissue out of your body, using a tiny incision…
Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI is a way of examining the organs and tissues in the body without the use of X-rays.
The MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves and an advanced…
A PET scan uses a low dose of radiation to check the activity of cells in different parts of the body. You may have a PET scan and a CT scan together. This is called a PET-CT scan.
Before the…
What is a CT Scan?
A CT scan uses X-Rays (radiation) and a computer to create detailed images of the inside of the body, within a single breath hold. A CT scanner is a ‘polo-mint’ shaped machine…
What is ultrasound?
Ultrasound is the use of high frequency sound waves to create an image of the inside of the body. This is done by using a small hand sensor and gel, which is moved over the…
The following links contain information on what you can expect when coming to the clinic, or following a breast cancer diagnosis. This information has been collated with information from CHFT and…
To update/change your personal details - please use the NHS App. If you don't have the app please contact your GP as they hold your master record, which is linked to our systems.
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Welcome to our page. We hope that you will find useful information about our service, what to expect at an appointment and information to help you to manage your condition.
We are the MSK…
The Radiology nursing team incorporates a team of nurses and health care assistants, headed by the lead nurse working between Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary x-ray…
The Workforce Benefits Service is responsible for providing high-quality administration for a wide range of benefits including Salary Sacrifice Schemes, Financial Support Schemes, Maternity Leave,…
We are a team of five full-time stroke consultants and specialists, supported by a team of specialist nursing, therapy and ancillary staff on hyperacute stroke unit and three rehabilitation stroke…
The Macmillan Information and Support Service is based at the Jayne Garforth Macmillan Unit at Calderdale Royal Hospital. We are also based on the Greenlea Oncology Unit (ward…
We all play a part in infection prevention.
"Reducing infection figures can only be achieved with everyone working together and by that we mean staff and patients and visitors in our hospitals.
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The NHS App is being improved as part of the goverment's 10-Year Plan, and has a variety of information about your healthcare record all in one handy place. It also means that you can access…
What is bowel cancer screening?
Bowel cancer screening is a test you do at home that checks for signs of bowel cancer.
Is it available to everyone?
Bowel cancer screening is offered…
Who we are
BLOSM supports vulnerable people who come to Accident & Emergency (A&E) at Calderdale Royal Hospital or Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
Our multidisciplinary team supports…
We have a person-centred approach to in-person visiting. We support our patients to receive visits from carers and people who are important to them.
Here is a summary of our information:
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PLEASE NOTE WE NO LONGER OFFER DROP IN REPAIR SESSIONS.
If you have any problems with your hearing aid please contact the department on 01484 343500, or fill in the form…
