If I give birth in hospital, when can I go home? You can go home as soon as you feel able and as long as there are no concerns with either you or your baby. We would usually suggest six hours after the birth if all is well. What if I need to stay in longer? We
Please find a summary of trauma related training programmes that are currently available for staff. If you currently work within the South East Trauma Network and are interested in attending one of the below courses please speak to your line manager about registration. HECTOR HECTOR began as the Heartlands Elderly Care Trauma and Ongoing Recovery
There may be lots of things to think about when you are asked to come to hospital for an operation. This webpage gives you clear information about the practical steps you need to take. It is very important that you follow the fasting instructions below. If you do not do this, your operation may be cancelled. How
If I give birth in hospital, when can I go home? You can go home as soon as you feel able and as long as there are no concerns with either you or your baby. We would usually suggest six hours after the birth if all is well. What if I need to stay in longer? We
This page provides guidance, legislation and frameworks where a team or topic do not have this on their page. Contribute to Legislation and Guidance July 2023 – Meaningful Connection, Self-Evaluation Tool The Care Inspectorate have launched a self-evaluation tool, which adult and older people’s Care Homes can use to help assess how they are doing
Here are suggestions to make your induction a positive experience: 1. Understand WHY you are being offered an induction. As explained in “Why is an induction being considered for me and my baby?” there are a number of possible reasons and it is important you talk with your midwife or doctor about your
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