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This page is a printable version of: https://www.iow.nhs.uk/Patients-and-Visitors/patient-safety/patient-safety/reducing-patient-falls/footwear.htm
Date: 05 December 2022

Current waiting times (average) Emergency Dept. (A&E): 101 minutes Emergency Dept. (children): 140 minutes Learn more about our waiting times

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Footwear

Wearing a well-fitting shoe or slipper will support your balance and mobility. If feet are prone to swelling, a shoe that has an adjustable fastening may be helpful. A well fitted shoe or slipper has the following characteristics:

A supportive back to the shoe or slipper
A slight heel
A secure fastening such as laces or velcro

For additional information about footwear go to: Layout 1 (healthy-footwear-guide.com)

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Important information

All our services remain under extreme pressure, we will only be using our Emergency Department (ED) for life threatening injuries or illnesses. You may be redirected to alternative services if you arrive at our ED requiring minor care.

Please make sure you visit NHS 111 online first or call NHS 111 for heath advice, or alternatively contact your local pharmacist or GP. Find more information on where to go if you are feeling unwell.

You can also help us by collecting family and friends from hospital as soon as they are ready to be discharged.

Please visit our patients and visitors page for general information.

Thank you for your continued support.

Blood testing service relocation

Our blood testing service has now moved to North Hospital. Head to our blood service website page for more information.

This page was last updated on Tuesday 1 November 2022.