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Changes to Phlebotomy Service

Posted on June 10th, 2019

Blood Test Services will be changing from 1st July 2019! There will no longer be a Walk-In Phlebotomy Service at VCH […]

Carer’s Information

Posted on May 3rd, 2019

Do you feel lonely or isolated in your home, don’t feel confident going out and meeting people, no-one to help […]

Blood Cancer Awareness Month (September)

Posted on September 1st, 2018

Blood cancer is the 3rd biggest cancer killer and 5th most common in the UK. Every 14 minutes, someone is […]

Scleroderma Awareness Month (June)

Posted on June 7th, 2018

Scleroderma is a rare chronic disease which affects the immune system, blood vessels and connective tissue in the body. The […]

Stroke Awareness Month (May)

Posted on May 4th, 2018

There are different types of strokes, and people have strokes for many different reasons. Ischaemic strokes are the most common […]

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month (April)

Posted on April 1st, 2018

The bowel is the last portion of your digestive tract. It is often referred to as the large intestine, and […]

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (March)

Posted on March 8th, 2018

This month is ovarian cancer awareness month. This type of cancer mainly affects women post-menopause, however the cause is unclear. […]

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (March)

Posted on March 8th, 2018

The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland located between the penis and bladder. The gland naturally grows bigger with age, however […]