Advice and information
Below are some useful links and document
10 Things to do before your Admission (click on photo below)
Preparing for surgery � Fitter Better Sooner | The Royal College of Anaesthetists (rcoa.ac.uk)
For information on how best to prepare yourself for surgery, visit this royal college of anaesthetist link
Joe Wicks excercise videos
The NHS has partnered with fitness coach Joe Wicks to release exercise videos for people who are waiting for surgery, to help them recover quicker. The two 10-minute online routines shown below aim to help increase activity levels in people who are waiting for an operation, and are particularly suitable for older people.
Additional Useful Pre-Operative Advice
Information on what to do with your diabetic medication before surgery.
If you have been prescribed intravenous iron therapy prior to your surgery, please click to find out more about the benefits and any risks of this treatment.
Further information on exercises and preparation to get ready for your operation can be found by follow the link.
Last updated27 Mar 2025