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• New Boric Acid Containers for Urine Microscopy and Culture

  The specimen containers used for urine microscopy culture test are changing. The new specimen containers include boric acid preservative. The presence of boric acid helps to maintain the microbiological quality of the specimen and prevents overgrowth of organisms during transport to the lab.

• MiniMed™ Mio™ infusion sets

  We have been informed that Medtronic have decided to discontinue the MiniMed™ Mio™ infusion sets. If you are currently using MiniMed™ Mio™ infusion sets, you will need to change to an alternative infusion set before 31st May 2023. After this date, MiniMed™ Mio™ infusion sets will no longer be available.

• Rail and Tube strikes

  Please be aware that next week's planned rail and Tube strikes may affect your journey if you are coming to our hospitals

• Hydrogen methane breath test for bacterial overgrowth - testing at home

  This information is for patients who are doing a breath test at home. It includes the risks, and explains how to prepare, complete and return the test, as well as what to expect after the test.

• MiniMed™ insulin pump battery cap field safety notice

  Medtronic have informed us that there is a potential issue relating to the battery cap on some Medtronic insulin pumps (including 640, 670 and 780 series pumps).

• The NHS is changing how people access urgent and emergency care in London

  We are making it easier and safer for patients to be seen in an Emergency Department (ED) or Accident and Emergency (A&E) department without waiting for long periods of time.

• Navigating the exam period

  A group to share ideas about managing exams and assessments when a health condition gets in the way.

• Maternal medicine

  The Maternal Medicine team provides care for women with pre-existing medical disorders or pregnancy-related medical conditions. We work in a multidisciplinary team of doctors and midwives in order to provide the best standard of care for women and their babies.

• Speech and language therapy (deaf adults)

  This is a speech and language therapy service for deaf or hard of hearing adults who are having communication difficulties because of a hearing loss. The primary focus of the service is to help with spoken English skills.

• Molecular Radiotherapy Series No. 6 - Information for parents of children and young people having radioactive iodine (131I) treatment

  This page is for parents, carers and family members who are acting as comforters and carers for children and young people having radioactive iodine (131I) treatment. It explains what the treatment involves, how to prepare for it and what you can expect afterwards.