Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of detecting asymptomatic swelling (aneurysm) of the aorta.
Speciality: Pathways
Abdominoplasty
An abdominoplasty is cosmetic surgery to improve the shape of the abdomen
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
There are many different causes of abnormal bleeding.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
AKI is a rapid reduction in kidney function resulting in a failure to maintain fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Acute Neck Pain
Neck pain or a stiff neck is a common problem and generally nothing to worry about.
Adult Neurodevelopmental Service (ANDS)
Assessment, diagnosis & post-diagnostic support for Adult ASD and Adult ADHD
Adult Social Care Referrals (Coventry)
Referral for professionals and self referrals is now online
Advance Care Planning & ReSPECT Forms
The importance of patients and families having the opportunity to share their priorities for their future care is crucial particularly ...
Advice & Guidance from Secondary Care and Psychiatry
Information about seeking advice & guidance from secondary care to avoid unnecessary referrals and safely obtaining timely and safe management ...
Aesthetics Policy (Coventry & Rugby CCG)
Coventry & Rugby CCG consider funding of treatments designed to improve aesthetic appearance to be of low priority in allocating ...
Ambulatory Emergency Care Clinic
Summary for Ambulatory Emergency Care Clinic
Ambulatory Pleural clinic
The Ambulatory Pleural clinic at UHCW NHS Trust for lung / respiratory disease
Anaemia (children)
Anaemia is a problem in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells.
Anal (Skin)Tags
Loose or redundant peri-anal skin
Anal Fissure
Anal fissure is a benign tear in the ano-derm, the skin lining the lower half of the anal canal.
Anal Fistula
An anal fistula is an abnormal communication between the anal canal / lower rectum and the perineal, perianal or buttock ...
Anal itch (Pruritis ani)
Itching of the anal canal or the peri-anal skin
Anal Sepsis
Peri-anal and ischeo-anal abscesses are a common cause for acute surgical admission
Anti-Coagulation Clinic
Atrial fibrillation is the commonest cause for GP referral to anticoagulation services.
Area Diabetes Resources Page
Central resource page for management and referral information for Diabetes mellitus and its complications
Artificial Eye
For wearers of an artificial eye or cosmetic shell and there are over 50 clinics in England for prosthesis checking ...
Audiology Complex Direct Referral Service
Audiology direct triage referral service for Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Hearing or Listening Difficulties
B12 and Folate Testing
A diagnosis of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia can often be made based on symptoms and the results of ...
Back & Neck Pain
These are guidelines for most patients most of the time. Like all guidelines, there are exceptions. Acute back pain is ...
Balanitis (Adults)
Balanitis is a skin irritation on the head of the penis
Bariatrics & Obesity Surgery
Bariatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
A basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer.
Behaviour Problems in Nursing Homes (CHESS Scheme only)
Elderly Mentally Infirm (EMI) support system for CHESS Scheme for Nursing Homes
Benign Skin Lesions (including Sebaceous Cysts)
A swelling in the skin arising in a sebaceous gland, typically filled with yellowish sebum.
Bereavement Support
Bereavement Point offers hospitality and a listening ear to anyone who is affected by the death of a loved one ...
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is the plastic surgery operation for correcting defects, deformities, and disfigurations of the eyelids.
Blood test appointments on line
On line booking of blood tests in Coventry, Rugby & North Warwickshire
BNP Pathway
Information on the BNP Pathway
Breast – 2WW
Latest information and referral forms for 2WW Breast
Breast Enlargement Reduction Revision & Gynaecomastia
(Gender reassignment, & reconstructive surgery after cancer or trauma is not included in this policy)
Breast Screening (Mammography)
Breast screening aims to find breast cancer at an early stage, often before there are any symptoms. To do this, ...
Breast Symptoms
Guide to breast symptom management and referral
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a great way to get your baby off to the best start.
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a generally self limiting viral illness characterised by a prodrome of coryza, prior to cough and often wheeze.
Bunion – hallux valgus
A bunion is a bony deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. The medical name is ...
Cancer Screening & Early Diagnosis
The use of Cancer Research UK facilitators and resources to improve early detection rates
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is a programme of exercise and information sessions following a heart attack, heart surgery or procedure.
Care Companion
Support, resources and wellbeing help for carers developed in collaboration between Carers, NHS healthcare teams, CCGs, Local Authorities and the ...
Carers Trust Heart of England
Information for Carers in Coventry and Rugby
Carotid Artery Disease Asymptomatic
A carotid endarterectomy may be needed if one or both of your carotid arteries become narrowed because of a build-up ...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a relatively common condition that causes a tingling sensation, numbness and sometimes pain in the ...
Cataract Removal in Adults
Cataract surgery is a procedure used to treat cataracts, where changes in the lens of the eye cause cloudy, blurry, ...
Cervical lymphadenopathy
Cervical lymphadenopathy refers to lymphadenopathy of the cervical lymph nodes (the glands in the neck).
Cervical Screening
Updated method and training information October 2019
Chalazion
A chalazion also known as a meibomian gland lipogranuloma, is a cyst in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation ...
Chest Pain (Cardiac) – Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic
The main causes of chest pain include angina, ACS (including myocardial infarction), acute pericarditis, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax.
Chest Wall Deformity (Pectus carinatum / Pectus excavatum)
Treatment of pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum is considered a cosmetic procedure.
Children & Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service (Coventry) / Integrated Disability Service (Warwickshire)
Formerly Child Development Service (CDS)
Cholecystectomy – Gallstone Surgery – Asymptomatic
Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as a cholecystectomy, is a very common procedure.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is progressive loss in kidney function over a period of ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.
Circumcision (male)
Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin
Cluster Headaches
Cluster headaches are excruciating attacks of pain in one side of the head, often felt around the eye.
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is a common digestive condition where a person has an adverse reaction to gluten.
Colposcopy Service for Difficult Smears
An alternative referral service for cervical screening (other than Community Gynaecology) where technical difficulties due to body habitus or anxiety
Community Ambulatory Service (ECG – Holter and Event Recorder)
Community Ambulatory Electrocardiogram (ECG) service has been developed for Holter monitoring and Event Recording
Community Dental Service
Dental treatment for children, adults and older people in Coventry who because of a mental or behavioural impairment or disability, are unable to access ...
Community Dermatology Service (Adult)
A community based service for advice, management and education in common skin conditions
Community Diabetes and Lipid Clinic – GpwSI Clinic
Community management advice for difficult diabetic and lipid cases
Community Dietician (Dietetics)
This page has information on the role of a dietitian with links to further information.
Community ENT Clinic
Information about the services provided by our community ENT specialties
Community Gynaecology Clinics
Information about the services provided by our community gynaecologists.
Community nurses
Community Nursing team works jointly with a patients' GP and other health care professionals to deliver care and treatment in ...
Community Paediatrics
Community Paediatricians provide specialist care for children and young people. We also carry out a range of duties in relation ...
Community Paediatrics Index Page
This page provides shortcuts to selected community paediatric pages and related referral form
Community Services Provided by CWPT (COVID-19 Impact Statement)
Certain services are currently not available as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic
Complementary & Alternative Therapies
Complementary and alternative therapies are not routinely funded
Constipation – adults
Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It can mean that you're not passing stools regularly ...
Continence Services
Continence Services are specialist teams providing support and medical advice for people with bowel or bladder incontinence.
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessment
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of care for adults aged 18 or over which is arranged and funded ...
Contraception & Sexual Health (Integrated Sexual Health)
Detailed information and referral processes for contraception and sexual health advice (now including psychosexual counselling for Coventry patients)
Coronavirus 2019-nCov acute respiratory disease
General resources at a glance
Coventry & Warwickshire Net Formulary
Coventry & Warwickshire Area Prescribing Committee Net Formulary
COVID-19 Team App
Up to date COVID-19 information for medical staff and patients collated by local and national specialists
Crisis Management
Guide for crisis management in adults and young people
Death Certification & Cremation Forms
Interim Measures During COVID-19 Crisis
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Summary of the latest UHCW DVT guidelines
Dementia
Guidance and information regarding referral and carer support
Dementia – Admiral Nurse Service
Coventry and Rugby have an Admiral nurse service in conjunction with the NHS Coventry and Rugby CCG, Dementia UK and ...
Dementia Assessment & Community Service
Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities.
Dementia POP Up Clinics (Dementia Navigators) & Dementia Connect Service
The Dementia Pop Up Clinics run by the Alzheimer’s Society offer appointments at practices across Coventry and Rugby.
Dental Treatment (in an emergency)
How to access dental care during Covid-19 restrictions (from NHS Website)
DEXA Scanning
A DEXA scan is a special type of X-ray that measures bone mineral density (BMD).
Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP)
Personalised support to reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes including education on healthy eating and lifestyle, help to lose ...
Diabetic Eye Screening for Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy, also known as diabetic eye disease, is when damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes.
Dietetics / Dietician Home Page
Central page for dietetics / dietary resources
Dilatation and Curettage for Menorrhagia
Dilation (or dilatation) and curettage (D&C) refers to the dilation (widening/opening) of the cervix and surgical removal of part of ...
Discharging Ear
A range of features help differentiate the causes of ear discharges.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members.
Drugs, Alcohol & Substance Misuse (Adult)
Support services for adults and families who are impacted by drugs or alcohol.
Drugs, Alcohol & Substance Misuse (Young People)
Early Intervention services for young people displaying risky behaviours around relationships and sexual health.
Dupuytrens Disease
Dupuytren’s contracture (Dupuytren's disease) is a condition that affects the hands and fingers.
Dyspepsia and GORD
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a condition of impaired digestion
Dysphagia
Dysphagia is the medical term for the symptom of difficulty in swallowing. A
Early Intervention in Psychosis (age 14-65 years)
Early Intervention in Psychosis (age 14-65 years) and Psychosis Management
Ebola Virus
Ebola virus disease is a serious illness that originated in Africa, where there is currently an outbreak.
Eczema
Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked. It is a long-term (chronic) ...
Elbow pain
Arm pain is common and usually caused by an injury or fall.
Electrolyte Abnormalities
Management advice for abnormalities of Sodium and Potassium in U&Es
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is not funded for facial blushing or facial sweating.
Enuresis (Paediatric)
“Bedwetting is a widespread and distressing condition that can have a deep impact on a child or young person's behavior, ...
Epistaxis
Nosebleed, also known as a epistaxis, is the common occurrence of bleeding from the nose.
ESR
An ESR is often used to help diagnose conditions associated with inflammation.
Exercise & Healthy Lifestyle for Families
Whatever your age, there's strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and even happier ...
Face Lifts and Brow Lifts
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is cosmetic surgery to lift up and pull back the skin to make the face tighter and ...
Facial Blushing or Sweating
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is the cutting of nerve signals to stop blushing.
Faecal Calprotectin
Faecal calprotectin is a substance that is released into the intestines in excess when there is any inflammation there.
Faecal Occult Blood Testing (FIT)
FIT testing - Sensitive Faecal Occult Blood Testing available for lower gastrointestinal symptoms that do not meet immediate 2WW referral ...
Falls
Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if they have a ...
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Service
Identification of patients and families at raised CV risk from Total Cholesterol of 9mmol/l or more
Family Health & Lifestyles Service
Provision of health visitor services, infant feeding support, family support, school nursing, family weight programmes, smoking support in pregnancy, and ...
Family History of Bowel Cancer
Some lower GI tract cancers are caused by inherited germline mutations.
Family Hubs and Children & Family Centres
Where children, young people and their families can go when in need of help and support.
Family Nurse Partnership
Family Nurse Partnership - a support programme for young first time parents
Female Genital Mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for nonmedical reasons. It is also ...
Ferritin high
High ferritin levels may suggest a disorder that has led to an excess accumulation of iron, resulting in iron overload.
Fertility problems
Infertility is defined as 'failing to get pregnant after two years of regular unprotected sex'. Please refer in the name ...
Fever in Under 5’s
Sometimes a high temperature in children is associated with more serious signs and symptoms, such as: breathlessness. vomiting. rash. fits ...
Fire Service Safety Checks
What to do if you have concerns that a patient may be at high risk of having a fire in ...
Flash Glucose Monitoring (Freestyle Libre)
Interim CCG policy on the prescribing of Libre in Primary and Secondary Care
Flu
Flu is a common infectious viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes.
Foot pain
Foot pain is a common problem with a wide range of possible causes.
Fractured Nose
A nose fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage over the bridge, or in the sidewall or septum ...
Ganglion
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that usually develops near a joint or tendon.
Gastro-intestinal blood loss
Gastrointestinal bleeding (GI bleed), also known as gastrointestinal hemorrhage, is all forms of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
Genetic Services
Clinical genetics is a specialist regional service based at Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
Glucose Tolerance Tests
Links to the Pathology Directory UHCW
GP Liaison Nurse & Consultant Connect Advice
The GP Liaison Service offers a single point of contact for emergency referrals or pre referral advice
Grommets and Myringotomy (Children)
A grommet is a very small tube that's inserted into the child's ear during surgery.
Guidance on Allergy and Specific IgE testing
Allergic disease is a clinical diagnosis with tests used to help confirm or refute a diagnosis - allergy is NOT ...
Haematuria
Finding blood in your urine can be very frightening and must be investigated by a doctor, but it's not usually ...
Haemoglobinopathy Screening
“Opportunistic” haemoglobinopathy screening (not including national antenatal or neonatal screening programmes)
Haemorrhoids & Haemorrhoidectomy
A haemorrhoidectomy is an operation to remove haemorrhoids.
HBV and HCV Screening in Primary Care
Which asymptomatic patients need screening for HBV and HCV?
Health Visitor
About Health Visitors and the Health Visiting Service
Hearing Loss (Deafness)
Hearing Loss (Deafness) and Audiology
Heart failure
This page is under reconstruction
Heatwave Management
Government advice on management of vulnerable patients in heatwave situations.
Hereditary Thrombophilia Screening
It is suggested that General practitioners DO NOT request Thrombophilia screens without review of this guideline AND discussion with haematology.
Hernia Repair (Adults) – Inguinal, Umbilical / Para-umbilical / Incisional / Femoral Hernia
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue ...
Hip Pain (Adults)
Most cases of hip pain in adults that are treated with surgery are caused by osteoarthritis, the most common type ...
Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in certain areas of the body. It's a problem that mainly affects women.
HIV Testing Clinical Algorithm
This page contains information and pathway details for HIV clinical testing
HM Coroner Service
About the Coroner Service
Hoarding Disorder
A specialist Occupational Therapy led service, providing holistic assessments, interventions, and practical and psychological support to individuals who compulsively hoard.
Hoarseness
Hoarseness is a subjective term and usually refers to a weak or altered voice.
Home Oxygen
Guidance on home oxygen
Hyaluronic injections for osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. It's the most common type of arthritis in ...
Hydrocoele (adult)
A hydrocele denotes a pathological accumulation of serous fluid in a body cavity.
Hydrocoele (children)
A hydrocele denotes a pathological accumulation of serous fluid in a body cavity.
Hyperhidrosis of Palms and Axillae
Hyperhidrosis is a common condition in which a person sweats excessively.
Hyperlipidaemia and Cardiovascular Risk
Hyperlipidaemia is abnormally elevated levels of any or all lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood.
Hypertension
Stage 1 hypertension: Clinic blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher and subsequent ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) daytime average ...
Improving Access to PsychologicaI Therapies IAPT
IAPT services are for people with mild, moderate and moderate to severe, symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Individual Funding Requests (IFR Panel)
Requests for support for interventions not normally commissioned by the CCG
Infectious Diseases & Tuberculosis (TB)
The infectious diseases (ID) UHCW looks after adult patients (over 16) with all types of infection or suspected infection. We are ...
Inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term mainly used to describe two conditions, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Inguinal hernia (children)
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue ...
Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, long-term condition of the digestive system.
Jaundice (Neonatal)
Jaundice is a term used to describe the yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes.
Jaundice & Liver Disease
Liver disease doesn't usually cause any obvious signs or symptoms until it's fairly advanced and the liver is damaged.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stone disease is when a solid piece of material (kidney stone) occurs in the urinary tract.
Knee Arthroscopy
An arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery used both to diagnose and treat problems with joints.
Knee instability
Information regarding Knee instability
Knee pain (adults)
Joint pain is a very common problem with many possible causes - but it's usually a result of injury or ...
Lactose intolerance in adults
Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly ...
Laser Treatment of Certain Skin Conditions
Funding may be available for restricted skin conditions
Learning Disability
Referral and support for learning disability.Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability and community health services ...
Learning Disability Annual Health Checks (COVID-19 update)
There is a national expectation that proactive annual health checks (AHCs) for people with a learning disability (LD) should be ...
Leg ulcers
Management of ulcers on legs
Living Well Project
The Living Well Pilot Project is a new service based at Coventry Myton Hospice for adults living with a life ...
Loneliness – Good Neighbours Coventry
A project that seeks to alleviate loneliness in over 50s through at-home befriending
Low Priority Procedures (LPP)
Information regarding procedures requiring prior approval
Lower urinary tract symptoms (men)
The lower urinary tract consists of the bladder, prostate gland and urethra.
Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema referral details
Macular disorders – Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD) Diabetic Macular Oedema, Retinal Vein Occlusion
A range of problems can affect the macula. Treatment may be with Anti–Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor therapy, also known as ...
Mental Capacity Assessment
The Mental Capacity Act states that a person lacks capacity if they are unable to make a specific decision because ...
Mental Health Matters Helpline & Safe Haven
Are you feeling distressed, frightened, overwhelmed, or that things are too much for you? Don’t know where to turn to ...
Mental Health Self Help Resources
A list of useful self help resources
Milk intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly ...
Miscarriage
Current or threatened miscarriage
Mouth Ulcers and Glossitis
Mouth ulcers are painful sores that appear in the mouth.
Nasal Discharge and Obstruction
Nasal discharge is a very common problem, especially amongst children.
National Bereavement Care Pathway (support following pregnancy or baby loss)
A local pilot based on a national programme to support bereaved parents following death in pregnancy and childhood
Neck Lumps
Most lumps and swellings under the skin are harmless and can be left alone.
Neurology
Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
Neurophysiology: Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
Accepts NHS E-referrals for nerve conduction testing for carpal tunnel screening and ulnar nerve screening at the elbow or wrist ...
NHS Eye Care Services
The new NHS Eye Care Service is now fully operational and started receiving patients from 3rd June
NHS GP Health Service
An update on the following commitments set out in the General Practice Forward View
Notification of Infectious diseases
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
Nutrition
Good nutrition is vital for good health and wellbeing.
Occupational Therapy (Adult)
Occupational Therapists work with the person to enable them to overcome problems with essential routines and tasks by means of; ...
Ophthalmic cyst (children)
A chalazion, also known as a meibomian cyst, is a common condition affecting the eyelid.
Ophthalmic Survival Manual
Information about the Opthalmic Survival Manual
Ophthalmology & Eye Casualty
New referral pathway for eye casualty referral (COVID-19 measures).
Otalgia
Otalgia is defined as ear pain.
Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder is a problem with bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge may be difficult ...
Paediatric Allergy Service
Paediatric Allergy Service for management of allergy /drug allergy in children
Paediatric Audiology Service
Community referral for paediatric audiology
Paediatric Chest Pain
The management and referral of undifferentiated chest pain in childhood (this advice is not suitable for paediatric patients with known ...
Paediatric Dermatology Service
Specialist advice in the community on the management of common paediatric dermatological conditions
Paediatric Dietician (Dietetics)
Referral criteria for dietetic advice for children
Paediatric Epilepsy / First Seizure
First seizure referral guidelines
Paediatric Hypermobility & Joint Pain
Management of hypermobility should generally be in Primary Care
Paediatric Orthopaedic Problems
Management and referral of common orthopaedic problems in childhood
Paediatric Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability.
Pain Management
Pain Management Solutions works with each patient to support them in finding the most effective and evidence-based approach to improving ...
Palliative Care
Palliative care is a multidisciplinary approach to specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses.
Paramedic Acute Visiting Service (PAVS)
Revised booking process for the Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance Paramedic Acute Visiting Service (PAVs)
Paraproteins
A paraprotein can have many causes—some serious but others unlikely ever to cause any problems.
Parkinsons Disease
Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. It can cause ...
Pathology Services
Resource references for pathology services
Penile Implants
A penile implant is a medical device that is custom-fit and surgically placed into a penis.
Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal mental health problems are those which occur during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a ...
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) & Intermittent Claudication
Referral and assessment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Pernicious Anaemia
Pernicious anaemia is associated with autoimmune atrophic gastritis which has an increased risk of gastric cancer.
Phimosis (children)
Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back over the head of the penis.
Phimosis and Circumcision (Adult)
Phimosis is a condition in where the foreskin of the penis is too tight to be pulled back to reveal ...
Physiotherapy services – MSK
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help ...
Pilonidal Sinus
Pilonidal sinus is a condition caused by chronic infection of abscess cavities, containing hair, in the natal cleft.
Pinnaplasty
A pinnaplasty is a procedure to alter the appearance of ears.
Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly is a disorder that affects a baby’s skull making the back or side appear flattened.
Podiatry
Podiatrists are health care professionals who have been trained to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate abnormal conditions of the feet ...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS
PCOS is a common ovarian endocrine disorder, which is often complicated by chronic anovulatory sub-fertility and hyperandrogenism.
Pregnancy – Exposure to Chickenpox Shingles Zoster
Complications of chicken pox in pregnancy include severe maternal varicella and congenital varicella syndrome.
Primary Care Initiation of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Guidance and information regarding initiation of DOACs
Prolapse
Treatment of female genital prolapse
Prostate specific antigen
Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland.
Prosthetic Limbs
After an amputation, you may be able to have a prosthetic limb fitted.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.
Psychosis Teams
Psychosis is a mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them.
Ptosis (children)
Ptosis is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid.
Raised intra-ocular pressure
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the fluid pressure inside the eye.
Rectal bleeding
Rectal bleeding (bleeding from the bottom) is often noticed as small amounts of bright-red blood on toilet paper.
Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children (RAP)
Recurrent Abdominal Pain (RAP) is a common paediatric problem affecting between 10-20% of children.
Recurrent Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy
Surgery to remove the tonsils is known as a tonsillectomy.
Red eye (children)
A red eye can be alarming, but can be a sign of a minor eye condition, such as conjunctivitis or ...
Rethink Mental Illness – Employment Support for those with Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provides a wide range of employment services to people with mental illness to help individuals access employment, ...
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Retinal vein occlusion is one of the most common causes of sudden painless unilateral loss of vision.
Rheumatology
Rheumatologists are doctors who investigate, diagnose, manage and rehabilitate patients with inflammatory disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the inside of the nose caused by an allergen.
RISE (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services CAMHS)
The integrated specialist child and adolescent mental health service supports children & young people with mental health difficulties (including mental ...
Safeguarding Children
Information regarding the safeguarding of children in Coventry and Rugby.
Safeguarding Platform for Adults & Children
Safeguarding is about the safety and well being of all patients but providing additional measures for those least able to ...
Samaritans
Samaritans provide a 24 hour 7 day a week service for anyone who is finding it hard to cope in ...
School Health & Wellbeing
About School Nursing. School nurses work across education and health, providing a link between school, home and the community.
Scoliosis (Paediatric)
Assessment in secondary care is advised for any child with a suspected scoliosis who is still growing.
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is an eczema affecting the eyebrows, anterior scalp, nasolabial folds, ears, axillae and groin.
Sepsis Guidance
Sepsis - overwhelming infection requiring urgent treatment
Sexual Assault Referral Centres
SARCs offer free and confidential support and information to anyone from the age of 5 who has been affected by ...
Sharps / Needlestick Injury
Injury from used needles and syringes found in community settings arouses much concern.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can radiate as far as the elbow
Skin cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world.
Sleep Clinic
Treatments and services for Sleep Apnoea and related conditions offered at the Sleep Medicine department.
Smoking and Mental Health
People with severe and enduring mental health conditions are much more likely to smoke and inhale more aggressively.
Snoring (children)
If your child snores, it may be caused by an underlying problem with their airways, such as enlarged tonsils.
Snoring in Adults
Snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft tissue in your head and neck as you breathe in.
Social Prescribing in Primary Care
Social prescribing is a way of linking patients in primary care with sources of support within the community. It provides GPs ...
Speech and language therapy
Speech and Language Therapists support children’s speech, language and communication.
Spinal injections
Back injections may help treat two major back pain with radiculopathy
Squint (adults)
A squint (strabismus) is a condition where the eyes point in different directions.
Squint (Pre-School)
A squint (strabismus) is a condition where the eyes point in different directions.
Stoma Care
Support for stoma issues in Coventry & Rugby
Stool Samples
The stool sample should be collected in a clean, dry screw-top container.
Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU)
Referral pathways for surgical management of abscess and appendicitis
Tattoo Removal
Information regarding tattoo removal
Termination of Pregnancy
Unplanned pregnancy / Termination of pregnancy (TOP)
The Myton Hospices
About local hospice services for enhancing quality of life when cure is no longer an option
Therapeutic drug sampling
Information for Therapeutic drug sampling
Throat – persistently sore, tight, irritable
Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about.
Thyroid Function Testing Protocol
An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is where your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the term for hearing sounds that come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source.
Tissue Viability Team
The Tissue Viability Nurse Team can help with ulcers and difficult wounds.
Tongue Tie Management & Infant Breast Feeding Support
Tongue-tie affects some babies with a tight piece of skin between the underside of their tongue and the floor of ...
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) and Stroke
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke" is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part ...
Transient Loss of Consciousness (TLoC) in over 16s
Local guidelines for management and referral of transient loss consciousness
Transport for patients
From the 1st April 2015 a new Patient Transport Service contract comes into place.
Trigger finger – adults
Trigger finger is a condition that affects one or more of the hand's tendons, making it difficult to bend the ...
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Paediatric)
Referral guideline for rapid referral of suspected type 1 diabetes to reduce the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis
Ultrasound
An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of ...
Umbilical hernia
An umbilical hernia appears as a painless lump in or near the navel (belly button).
Undescended testes
Undescended testicles are a common childhood condition where a boy's testicles are not in their usual place in the scrotum.
Urgent Adult Dermatology Service
The main criteria for the service is that GP’s call the UHCW on-call Registrar before referral.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections. In order to avoid misdiagnosis of UTI and the subsequent overtreatment / misuse ...
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins – usually blue or dark purple – that usually occur on the legs.
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception.
Vertigo
Vertigo is the sensation that you, or the environment around you, is moving or spinning.
Vestibular Schwannoma
An acoustic neuroma is a type of non-cancerous (benign) brain tumour.
Veterans Healthcare
All veterans are entitled to priority access to NHS care (including hospital, primary or community care) for conditions associated with ...
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D blood levels should only be tested with symptoms indicative of rickets, osteomalacia or symptomatic hypocalcaemia. If deficiency is ...
Vulvovaginitis (in Children)
Vulvovaginitis is inflammation or soreness of the skin in the vagina or surrounding vulva. It is more common in younger ...
Warm and Well
Cold homes have a significant impact on people's health. One of the best ways of keeping yourself well during winter ...
Warts (viral)
Warts are viral swellings that often develop on the skin of the hands and feet.
Weight Management (adults)
Developing healthy eating habits while using tips that will keep us fuller longer can be useful tools in weight management.
Weight Management (families)
Weight management is a long-term approach to a healthy lifestyle.
Wheelchair Requests & Repairs
Information about wheelchair services in Coventry and Rugby
Wound Swab
Guidance on when to request wound swabs, interpretation of results
Zika virus testing in pregnancy
Zika virus disease is mainly spread by mosquitoes.