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Posted on December 18th, 2019

Christmas Newsletter 2019

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 […]