Care and support

Please refer to the guidance available produced by the hospital which you are under the care of within the Find my hospital section.

Information below is additional national guidance that you may also find useful however, we would advise patients to always follow the guidance provided to them by the clinical team they are under the care of in the first instance.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

This guide has been written by the national experts in carpal tunnel syndrome and draws on the latest evidence and advice about how patients are able to prepare for their procedure.

Colonoscopy

This guide has been written by the national experts in colonoscopy and draws on the latest evidence and advice about how patients are able to prepare for their procedure.

Gastroscopy

This guide has been written by the national experts in gastroscopy and draws on the latest evidence and advice about how patients are able to prepare for their procedure.

Hip Replacement

This guide has been written by the national experts in hip replacement and draws on the latest evidence and advice about how patients are able to prepare for their procedure.

Knee Replacement

This guide has been written by the national experts in knee replacement and draws on the latest evidence and advice about how patients are able to prepare for their procedure.

Managing Pain

Managing pain can be one of the challenges associated with waiting for treatment. If you are aged over 16 and are in pain, this information will help you in managing pain.

Sigmoidoscopy

This guide has been written by the national experts in sigmoidoscopy and draws on the latest evidence and advice about how patients are able to prepare for their procedure.