Archives: Patient Information Leaflets
Swallowing matters – a guide for care home staff on managing residents with eating and drinking difficulties
Read our guide below on how best to manage residents in care homes with eating and drinking difficulties. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by […]
Concerns, complaints and compliments
Although we always like to hear about the things we have done well, we would also like to hear about the things we could do better. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is […]
Rheumatology patient helpline
Read our guide below to find out more about our Rheumatology patient helpline. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the […]
Nasogastric tube feeding at home
Your child has had a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted because they are unable to take some or all their nutritional and fluid requirements orally. A NG tube is designed for […]
Balloon catheter insertion for Bartholin’s cyst or abscess (Word catheter)
What is a Bartholin’s abscess? The Bartholin’s glands are two small glands located on each side of the labia minora, just outside of the opening to the vagina. They secrete […]
Children’s FeNO and Spirometry tests
What is FeNO? FeNO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide) is a way to check for inflammation in the airways. You’ll be asked to breathe in fully through a mouthpiece like a […]
Having a video capsule endoscopy
Read our guide below to understand what to expect from a video capsule endoscopy and how to prepare for your appointment. You can also download a PDF version of this […]
Patency capsule – patient instructions
Read our guide below to understand what to expect from a patency test and how to prepare for your appointment. You can also download a PDF version of this patient […]
Freedom of information
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI) What is the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act? It is a law passed by the Government in 2000 that gives you the right to […]
Having a gastroscopy and dilatation
Read our guide below to find out about having a gastroscopy and dilation. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the […]