Service Overview
Endocrinology is a specialty service that sees patients with a range of hormonal diseases. For most of our patients, their problems occur because they either produce too much or have too little of a particular hormone.
What to Expect
Our service addresses a variety of hormonal diseases and specialties, including:
- Addison's disease
- Calcium disorders
- Cushing's syndrome
- Growth disorders
- Hormone related sexual problems
- Hyperglycaemia
- Hyperlipidaemia and lipid-lowering medicines
- Hypoglycaemia
- Over-active and under-active thyroid
- Pituitary disease
- Reproductive endocrinology
Treatments we offer include:
- Thyroid nodules and cancer treatment
- Thyroid Surgery
Related Information
Emergency contact info:
If you have think you have a genuine life-threatening emergency, visit the Accident & Emergency (also known as Emergency Department or casualty.) Alternatively, call 999.
Parking:
Info about parking. Parking may be limited and blue badge parking is in high demand so spaces may be limited.
Interpreter/Translation:
Please notify the person responsible for your referral (e.g. your GP) that you will require an interpreters/signer for your hospital appointment/admission.
Entertainment:
Most wards have access to Wi-Fi on NHSWi-Fi. Please contact the ward to confirm. Laptops and mobiles are allowed (if users are respectful of other patients – it’s a good idea to bring headphones and label devices clearly). We ask that you ensure any chargers that you may bring for devices are in a good working condition, so as not to cause a fire. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust take no responsibility for damages or loss of property.
*Please be aware that some bedside entertainment may not be in use.
Discharge:
When our patients are assessed as medically fit for discharge by a Consultant, we will update the nominated contact or we will ask the patient to do this if they are able. We may ask our patients to wait in the discharge lounge whilst final arrangements are made. The Discharge Lounge is in the the ground floor (Level 1).
Carer Charter:
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust recognise that support during hospital visits from family, friends and carers is an integral part of a patients' recovery. That's why we welcome visitors throughout the day to best suit individuals and family needs. For more information on the Carers’ Charter and Carer Passport, please speak to the Ward Manager or email dgn-tr.patientexperience@nhs.net
Long Term Conditions Health Passport:
If you would like to complete a Long-Term Conditions Passport so that we are aware of your needs ahead of your visit, please click here to download the document. If you are unable to access the electronic format, you can request a paper version by emailing the Patient Experience Team dgn-tr.patientexperience@nhs.net We look forward to accommodating you.
Get up, Get Dressed, Get Moving:
Click here to view the Get up, Get dressed, Get moving patient information leaflet.
Click here to view the Get Up and Go booklet.
Protected meal times:
Click here to view the Protected Meal Times patient information leaflet.
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