Welcome to Endoscopy. We aim to provide all the information you might need on these pages so that your visit to us is pleasant and runs smoothly.
Our JAG accredited Endoscopy service provides investigation and treatment of conditions that occur within the oesophagus (food pipe), stomach and bowels, the ducts around the liver and gall bladder, and also within the chest.
We strive to provide our patients with high-quality, evidence-based care that is in line with the core values of the Trust; promoting privacy and dignity at all times.
This website takes you through the patient journey and shares information that will help you have the best experience with us on the day of your test.
When you attend for your endoscopy procedure you will go through a number of areas while you are with us:
When you arrive, check in at reception and take a seat.
A nurse will complete some paperwork with you to ensure we have all the correct information needed to complete your procedure and keep you safe.
If needed, you will be given a gown to change into.
Wait in the endoscopy unit waiting room to be called through for your procedure.
Your endoscopist will talk to you in private about your procedure and answer any questions you may have before asking you to sign your consent form .
This is where your procedure will take place.
Once your procedure is complete, you will be taken to the recovery area where the nursing staff will monitor you for a short time to ensure you are well enough to go home.
You will be given information about your procedure and any follow-up instructions that you need before you go home.
Please remember:
Excellent from start to finish.
Very good, very reassuring.
It has been good all staff were helpful and caring.
Everything was excellent. Friendly staff. Excellent refreshments.
My experience within endoscopy was from beginning to end excellent. Everyone involved could not be faulted
Our Endoscopy Service will soon be delivering colon capsule endoscopy in addition to regular endoscopic bowel screening.
Having a flexible sigmoidoscopy.pdf [pdf] 230KB
Having a Colonoscopy.pdf [pdf] 236KB
Colonoscopy with fentanyl.pdf [pdf] 161KB
Having a Gastroscopy.pdf [pdf] 223KB
Pain relief during endoscopy.pdf[pdf] 219KB
Having an Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) indd.pdf[pdf] 214KB
Information following a Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy (with sedation).pdf [pdf] 176KB
Information following an ERCP.pdf [pdf] 176KB
Information following a Gastroscopy.pdf [pdf] 178KB
Having an endoscopic mucosal resection.pdf [pdf] 193KB
Having a Gastrointestinal endoscopy and diabetes.pdf[pdf] 254KB
After you attend Endoscopy, we may ask other teams within the Trust to be involved with your care, such as Radiology or Dietetics. Sometimes the Endoscopy units are involved in research projects and we may ask if you would like to be involved in this. In this case, a colleague from the Research team will discuss what is involved with you to see if you would like to take part.
The following websites may be of use to you for further information on specific conditions: