Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet and 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 discuss … Read More
Gastric Balloon for Weight Reduction
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Pressure Ulcers and Sores – Information for Carers
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. 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 discuss this with … Read More
Eat Better to Feel Better – Improving your nutrition during and after your hospital stay
Introduction When you are unwell you often do not eat or drink as much as you normally would. You may find that your taste is different, you feel full easily or you have no appetite. Eating smaller amounts and missing meals can lead to unwanted weight loss which slows down your recovery. Eating enough is important to help your body … Read More
Conservative Management of CIN 2 (Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. 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 discuss this with … Read More
Dietary Advice for Laparoscopic Nissen’s Fundoplication
Introduction The aim of this dietary advice is to help you re-introduce food following Laparoscopic Nissen’s Fundoplication. As a result of your surgery, the top of your stomach is wrapped very tightly so the opening into your stomach has become very narrow. It is therefore important to follow this dietary advice to prevent a blockage, discomfort and vomiting. Your stomach … Read More
Skin Cancer Key Worker Team Advice Sheet
Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you general information about the Dermatology Skin Cancer Key Worker Team. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your doctor. If after reading it, you require further explanation please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for you. What is the function of the Key … Read More
DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction (Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator flap) – Discharge Advice
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. 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 discuss this with … Read More
Gynaecology Cancer Patient Initiated Follow-up (PIFU)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. 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 discuss this with … Read More
Finger and Thumb Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation or Thumb Metacarpal Joint Dislocation PIFU – Information for Patients from Paediatric Therapy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. 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 discuss this with … Read More