Archives: Patient Information Leaflets
Travel pack for a child with diabetes
Holiday Advice – consider the following: Extremes of temperature, very hot or very cold, can affect blood glucose levels because of how insulin is absorbed, usually more quickly if very […]
Children and Young People’s resources
Access our resources below to help support your child’s development from pre-school up to the age of 19.
Malignant Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) treatment: What now?
This leaflet is for anyone who has completed treatment for a Malignant Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC). MSCC often comes on suddenly and requires urgent treatment. Your treating team will give […]
Breast care nurse and multi-disciplinary team
Introduction Our specialist team support individuals being investigated or diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. We offer information, practical and emotional support throughout your medical investigations and subsequent treatment, […]
Coronavirus COVID-19
Coronaviruses are a group of common viruses which are found across the world. COVID-19 emerged in 2019 as a new coronavirus and caused the global pandemic. Symptoms of COVID-19 coronavirus […]
Management of hyperglycaemia via a pump
Possible causes of High Blood Glucose Level (BGL) Blockage or disconnection of infusion set or cannula falls out – The insulin in the pump is rapid-acting so, if there is […]
General Management of Hypoglycaemia in Diabetes Mellitus
General Management of Hypoglycaemia in Diabetes Mellitus (Blood Glucose below 4.0mmols) ‘What To Do’ information A low blood glucose (below 4mmols) might happen because: • a meal or snack is […]
Neonatal Outreach Team
The Neonatal Outreach Team is a team of neonatal nurses who provide nursing care and support for babies and their families after discharge home from the Neonatal Unit. Why might […]
Denosumab for treatment of osteoporosis
What is Denosumab? Denosumab is a treatment for Osteoporosis that belongs to a group of treatments called monoclonal antibodies. It makes the bones stronger by stopping the cells that break […]
Brachial plexus nerve block
Find out more about the brachial plexus block and why you may need one. Download a pdf version of this information by following the link on the right. What is […]