We know that because of the impact of the Covid pandemic, sometimes patients are waiting longer than we would like and it is not always possible to identify when treatment will take place.
While you are waiting, it is important that you keep healthy and well. This can also help you to recover better after you have had your procedure.
This document provides you with information to help you stay healthy while waiting to attend hospital and should be read in conjunction with the specialty level guidance appropriate for your condition.
Fit 4 Surgery
Our Fit 4 Surgery programme is for patients due to have major surgery at our hospitals. Please speak to your clinical team to discuss a referral.
Access to support where you live
While Addenbrooke's and the Rosie hospitals are based in Cambridge, our patients come to us from many different counties.
Here you will find further support available to you in the location you live.
Lifestyle and health advice
When you're preparing to have surgery, you will likely have been advised on the areas of your health and wellbeing that would be beneficial for you to focus on.
Surgical specialties
Psychological well-being service
Waiting for treatment can be extremely challenging psychologically and we all need support at times. If you or a family member needs psychological wellbeing support, patients can self-refer to the Psychological Wellbeing Service run by CPFT (opens in a new tab)
- Tel: 0300 300 0055 9am-4pm
- Make a self-referral via email