When should I see a doctor about a stye? What is a stye? A stye is a small abscess (painful collection of pus) on the eyelid and is an infection at the root of an eyelash. It appears as a small painful red lump, often with a yellow spot in the middle, on the outside […]
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What is a AHP (allied health professional)? AHPs are the third largest workforce in the NHS – working alongside doctors and nurses in most areas of the NHS. They work in a range of surroundings including hospitals, people’s homes, clinics, GP surgeries and schools – with both health and social care colleagues. Most are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). […]
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What is a health visitor? Health visitors are qualified nurses or midwives who have undergone extra training. They work with families with children under five years old, to support and advise on child health and development. A health visitor will be notified when you book in with a midwife, and again when your baby is born. They will contact you initially at […]
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What is a pharmacist? Pharmacists are qualified and regulated health professionals – specialise in the preparation, dispensing, and management of medications. They are also trained in managing minor illnesses and providing health and wellbeing advice. Pharmacists are one of the key Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in the NHS. All pharmacists are highly trained health professionals, who study […]
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Where shall I take my child when they are unwell? Having an unwell child can be very scary and challenging even for the most experienced parents. Sometimes the best place for children to go is hospital. But often there are other places to go where they can be safely looked after (and sometimes better). Here […]
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How social care is organised after discharge from hospital Being told that you are ready to leave hospital is positive news. But 20% of mainly elderly people also need to have social care organised. This enables you to stay well, and prevent readmission to hospital. It is sometimes called a ‘social package’; which can mean many different things, depending […]
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What are the main departments and clinics in a hospital? This is a list of the main departments and clinics in a hospital – and what they do. A Accident and Emergency (alternate names: Casualty; Emergency Department/Room, ED/ER) = accidents and emergencies Acute Medicine (Acute Internal Medicine). A branch of medicine that cares for (and […]
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How do I change my GP (general practitioner)? It is quite easy actually. First of all, yes you can. All general practices are not the same. And not all patients and doctors get on. You may have a problem with the GPs in your local general practice, and do not like their manner or style. Some are […]
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How to park free at hospital Most people have to pay for hospital parking in England and Northern Ireland. This includes patients, visitors and staff. It is free in Wales and Scotland. Most hospitals put some of the profit back into car park maintenance and patient care. The revenue from hospital parking in England is […]
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What is a ward clerk? If you are in hospital, get to know the ward clerk. Why They are important as they do the admin on the ward and make things happen. They often are a mine of useful information, and can do loads of things for you (ring a relative, get you a sandwich, […]
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