Bmi Albyn Hospital

Why a pre-holiday sunbed session is never a good idea. However infrequently you use sunbeds, every session increases your risk of skin cancer by more than you might think.
Our Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Andrew G Affleck, explains just what makes them so harmful to our skin. >> https://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/…/healt …/pre-holiday-sunbeds

During the summer months food stocks can get very low for Aberdeen Cyrenians, and for this reason we have set up a food bank at Albyn Hospital. If you would like to contribute towards this you may drop items off at any one of our reception points.
See below for a list of most urgently needed items.

With the Cricket World Cup well under way let’s look at the 8 most common acute cricket injuries. >> https://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/…/m…/ common-cricket-injuries
Whether you bat, bowl or field, there’s a risk of getting injured – either due to overloading or from impact injuries. Injuries usually occur either at the start of the cricket season (when workloads suddenly increase) or at the end (from the increasing effect of the season).

We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Chrysalis Finance to offer patients flexible payment plans on treatment*
⭐️ 12 months interest free ⭐️ Payment plans up to 5 years* ⭐️ Borrow from £350 to £50,000... ⭐️ No deposit required ⭐️ Simple online application ⭐️ Instant decision
For more information or to apply please visit >> www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/paying-for-treatm e…/flexible-finance
*terms and conditions apply.
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It’s safe to say that most of us have probably experienced anxiety before. But what is anxiety and how can we cope with it? >> http://bit.ly/2IBqe8a

To mark Glaucoma Awareness Week our Consultant Eye Surgeon and Glaucoma Specialist, Mr Sudipto Bhatta, wants to encourage all those who suffer from the condition to use their eye drops on a regular basis. The below image gives a step by step technique in how best to apply them.
A range of treatment options are available at Albyn, starting from the application of simple eye drops to laser treatment of the eyes and more complex surgeries, which are usually reserved for the more advanced stages of the disease and best decided by the treating Ophthalmic Surgeon.
For more information on the condition visit >> www.glaucoma-association.com

If you’re at the Careers Fair at Robert Gordon University this afternoon, make sure to pop by our stand! Jane and Lindsey would love to chat with you about what it’s like to work for BMI Healthcare, and the various opportunities currently available. #growwithus #bmihealthcare
To find out more and to apply visit www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/careers

Did you know that around 15% of women in the UK suffer from bunions? Bunions are more common than you might think. Our guide could help you decide whether surgery is right for you. >> http://bit.ly/2ME2gP9

This week is Glaucoma Awareness Week!
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a term that describes a group of eye conditions that affect vision. The main nerve in the eye (the optic nerve) becomes damaged usually as a result of increased pressure in the eye. This can lead to misty and patchy vision which worsens if left untreated.
There are an estimated 600,000 people with glaucoma in the UK today. Our Consultant Eye Surgeon and Glaucoma Specialist, Mr Sudipto Bhatta, is calling o...n glaucoma patients to use their eye drops regularly, and wants to encourage the community at large to have their eyes regularly checked at their opticians’ to help detect signs of glaucoma at an early stage.
For more information, visit >> www.glaucoma-association.com
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// FOOD BANK //
Albyn Hospital’s chosen charity for 2019 is Aberdeen Cyrenians. This charity provides help and support for people affected by homelessness within the Aberdeen area.
During the summer months donations of food can reduce and therefore we would like to assist by setting up a food bank within the hospital. If you would like to contribute please refer to the list below for the types of food that is most needed and would be gratefully received. These can be handed ...in at any of our reception desks.
- Tinned meat - Tinned fish - Tinned puddings - Cup a soups - Instant meals (food that just needs hot water to heat up – pot noodles, mug shots, etc)
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Today is World Blood Donor Day!
It serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and also to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure that all individuals have access to timely supplies of safe and quality-assured blood.
You can usually donate blood if you are: In good health, 18-65 years old and weigh at least 50 kg.
... For more information >> https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood -donor-day/2019
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We had another great turnout to our information evening last night. Thank you to our Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Kapil Kumar, and our Senior Physiotherapist, Rita Buggy, for giving such an informative and engaging talk on the management and treatment of shoulder pain.
For those of you who missed this, we will be holding similar events in the near future, so keep an eye out for upcoming events!

This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week, which aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women’s health. Routine smear tests help to detect and remove the abnormal cells that could lead to cervical cancer.
Read more about what to expect from a routine screening/smear test >> https://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/…/what- should-i-expect-from…

Last week we had the pleasure of handing over a cheque of £5,640 to Aberdeen Cyrenians. It was extra special having Kate and Vanessa there from the charity to receive this and discuss with us the various other activities the hospital can take part in to help support the invaluable work this amazing charity do throughout our city.
Aberdeen Cyrenians is the hospital’s chosen charity for 2019 – to find out more on what they do and ways to support, visit www.aberdeen-cyrenians.org

Carrying excess fat around the waist is associated with various health risks. But why is belly fat so dangerous? And what are the different ways to lose it? >> http://bit.ly/2Hz8smK

Thank you to Gaynor Batty for gifting this beautiful Bell of Hope to our Oncology Team - so that everyone who comes through their fight with cancer can ring this bell!