The Fortuneswell Chemotherapy Unit was originally opened in 1994, mainly treating patients with blood disorders. Patients with other cancers such as breast, bowel and lung cancer were at that time…

What is orthodontics?Orthodontic treatment involves the use of fixed and removable braces to align the teeth and/or jaw into a better occlusion (bite).Do you fit the criteria?We will be able…

What is a hip block?A hip block is an injection into the hip joint itself. A combination of a synthetic steroid and a local anaesthetic is injected into the joint….

This guide has been written to help patients understand why they need a hip revision and what their surgery might involve.Why do I need a revision of my hip replacement?Whilst…

EEG following sleep deprivation is sometimes used where a routine EEG has not completely answered the clinical question. However, it can lower seizure threshold in patients with certain epilepsy syndromes…

We have a child-friendly department with staff who are used to babies, toddlers and children of all ages and abilities. Electrodes are applied in a similar way to adults, often…

The department uses fluoroscopic x-ray examinations to look dynamically at the body in health and disease.Examinations performed include assessments of swallowing (performed alongside our colleagues in speech therapy), salivary gland…

Clinical Neurophysiology provides a range of neurophysiological and electrodiagnostic investigations to aid diagnosis of neurological conditions including epilepsy, and a wide range of nerve and muscle disorders. We are situated…