Archives: Patient Information Leaflets

Heart murmur in newborn babies – information for parents

Date: 19/09/2023 | Category: Community paediatrics Paediatrics

Read our guide below to help you understand about your baby’s heart murmur. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the […]

Routine pregnancy testing before treatment

Date: 18/09/2023 | Category: Community paediatrics Paediatrics

Read our guide below to help you understand about routine pregnancy testing for young people. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link […]

When your child has croup

Date: 29/08/2023 | Category:

Read our guide below to help you understand what to do when your child has croup. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the […]

Early pregnancy unit

Date: 22/08/2023 | Category: Gynaecology

You have been given an appointment to attend the Early Pregnancy Unit.  This is normally because you had bleeding or pain in early pregnancy or because you have had complications […]

Totally implanted central venous access device (portacath)

Date: 11/08/2023 | Category:

You have been advised that the most effective way for you to get your treatment is through a totally implanted venous access device called a portacath or port. What is […]

Peripheral intravenous (IV) midline catheter (adults only)

Date: 09/08/2023 | Category:

You have been advised that the most effective way for you to get your treatment is through a peripheral device called a midline catheter. What is a midline? It’s a […]

Reducing your risk of blood clots (venous thrombosis) during pregnancy and after birth

Date: 09/08/2023 | Category:

View patient information on Reducing your risk of blood clots (venous thrombosis) during pregnancy and after birth

Neck surgery

Date: 27/07/2023 | Category:

Read our guide below about having neck surgery. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. This information will help […]

Having a Colonoscopy – Information for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

Date: 26/06/2023 | Category:

You have been advised by your GP, hospital doctor or clinical nurse specialist to have an investigation known as a Colonoscopy. Please read this patient information leaflet carefully.  It provides […]

Ankle Achilles tendon partial tear

Date: 26/06/2023 | Category:

Information to explain the ongoing management of your Achilles injury. Your case history and scans have been reviewed by an Orthopaedic Consultant (Bone Specialist) and a Senior Fracture Clinic Physiotherapist. […]