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A nerve block is one way of giving pain relief, and this may be offered to you by your anaesthetist on the day of surgery. A nerve block is an injection of local anaesthetic placed near to a nerve or group of nerves to numb an area of your body. It will usually be performed

Research and Development The involvement of physics and engineering in medicine has a long history. There are many famous examples: the discovery of radium, the use of X-rays, the invention of CT scanning, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and diagnostic ultrasound. The role of physics and engineering in the NHS has always been to facilitate the introduction

General Practice Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners (GP APPs) or “First Contact Practitioners” The GP APP works within a GP practice as part of the primary care team assessing and managing people with muscle, bone or joint symptoms. They provide an alternative to a GP appointment and work as “First Contact” clinicians. GP APPs provide advanced level

How can the progress of my labour be monitored?  There are different ways we can monitor the progress of your labour:   What is a vaginal examination?  Vaginal examinations (also known as VEs) are offered to assess the dilation (opening) and effacement (softening and thinning) of your cervix during labour. They can also help us to

Learn Tell me more Self-Assess Tools for self-assessing Do you have low self-esteem? Low self-esteem affects how you think, behave and feel, both emotionally and in your body. Here are some common experiences described by people who struggle with low self-esteem: How your body might feel Thoughts you might have Feelings you might have Things you might