If you are feeling unwell

Should you become unwell at home during your treatment, or you experience any of the following symptoms or side-effects you should contact the hospital immediately for advice.

Signs/symptoms:

·    Temperature above 38◦C

·    Feeling hot or looking flushed

·    Feeling unusually cold

·    Shivering or shaking

·    Feeling unwell with flu or cold like symptoms: sore throat, cough

·    Any bleeding, bruising or rash

·    Frequent vomiting and/or diarrhoea that lasts for more than 24 hours

·    Increased frequency or a stinging/burning sensation when passing urine

·    Any mouth soreness or ulcers that stop you from eating or drinking

·    If you have a central line or PICC and the site looks red, feels hot, tender, painful or swollen

Oncology and Haematology patients

Telephone the emergency helpline number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:  0117 34 22011 

Patients with haemophilia who have a bleed and need to come to the centre for treatment

Please telephone beforehand to let staff know you are coming. If you are not sure whether you have a bleed or need treatment, please telephone the centre for advice.  You can contact the Haemophilia office on our new number 0117 342 1872  (Monday - Friday, 9pm - 5pm).

Out-of-hours, please call 0117 342 2011