Archives: Patient Information Leaflets

Diarrhoea and vomiting caused by Norovirus – information for visitors

Date: 17/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about the Norovirus, how it’s spread and how you as a visitor can help prevent it.

Diarrhoea and vomiting caused by Norovirus – information for patients

Date: 17/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about what to do if you have the Norovirus, how it’s spread and how you can help prevent it.

Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)

Date: 17/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about this bacteria and how you can prevent the spread of CPE.

Contact screening and what to expect

Date: 12/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Find out more about contact screening and what we screen for as part of your hospital stay or visit.

Clostridium difficile

Date: 12/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Patient information about clostridium difficile – a type of bacteria that can live in your bowel. Find out what causes it and how it may affect you.

Candida auris

Date: 12/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Patient information about candida auris – a type of germ. Find out what it is and how you can help to prevent spreading it.

Campylobacter

Date: 12/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Patient information about campylobacter – a bacteria that causes food poisoning. Find out what causes it and how you can avoid it.

Bed space information

Date: 12/05/2021 Infection prevention and control,

Advice on how to minimise the risk infection by keeping your personal space in hospital clean and tidy.

Transcervical resection of fibroids

Date: 12/05/2021

Transcervical Resection of Fibroids (TCRF) is a method of treating uterine fibroids which occur on the inside of the uterus. This information explains what uterine fibroids are and also the […]

Pelvic floor exercises

Date: 12/05/2021

A guide to strengthening your pelvic floor including useful tips.