Gender Affirmation Surgery – Information for patients undergoing top surgery

Patient Experience

Introduction You will have been referred to the Breast Service following an appropriate referral from the Gender Identity Service, supported by a specialist confirming your diagnosis. The referral confirms that funding is now in place for your surgery. This leaflet has been produced to reinforce the information that has been given to you about your surgery. Most of your questions should … Read More

Welcome to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the AMU.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

Best Practice: How to hand wash step by step images

Patient Experience

Steps 3-8 should take at least 15 seconds. Wet hands with water. Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces Rub hands palm to palm Right palm over the back of the other  hand with interlaced fingers and vice versa Palm to palm with fingers interlaced. Backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlaced Rotational rubbing of left thumb … Read More