Surgery
Welcome to General surgery at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
Information while you are waiting for surgery or treatment
 Each of our specialities communicate with patients on their waiting lists, but you can also now access the NHS My Planned Care Patient website – a national website which gives you direct access to the latest average wait time information, as well as helpful advice and support whilst you wait.
www.nhs.uk also has health advice and support around managing your condition.
Coming for surgery and want to know more about your patient journey?
If you’re coming in for surgery and want to know more about what to expect during your patient journey you can visit our special site here to find out more.
It has information on your experience with us including before your appointment, your arrival, on the ward, anaesthesia, surgery and recovery.
There are videos from our team and patient stories to help you understand your care.
There is also a video on how we support people with disabilities.
Getting in shape for surgery
Getting yourself in shape before your surgery is important, as it will positively impact on how well your surgery goes and your recovery afterwards.
We have a plan to support you along the way.
Find information and hear from some of the team you might meet when you come into hospital for surgery.
Living Well aims to make the healthy choice the easy choice for people in Bradford District.
Living Well aims to make the healthy option, the easy option, for people living in Bradford District.
Our goal is to help you live a longer, healthier and more active life.
We want to help encourage you, and everyone across the district, to make small changes to your everyday life that can improve health and wellbeing.
If you would like more information and support to improve your wellbeing, then we can help! Visit our website for support with maintaining a healthy weight, becoming physically active, stopping smoking, and more!
Any more questions?
If you have any further questions please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS)
