Short Synacthen Test

Nikki Harrison

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

During your hospital stay

Communications Team

Introduction During your hospital stay, you will find that you are moved to different wards depending on your medical needs. Our top priority is to ensure you are in the right place at the right time for the best recovery possible. This may include moving to a discharge preparation ward while your discharge package of care is organised. Early conversations … Read More

Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Service – Telephone Advice Line

Nikki Harrison

Telephone Advice Line tel:01482 605221 Email Advice Service  –  hyp-tr.MS-Service@nhs.net Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Nurse Advice Line Service. 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 … Read More

Lumbar Puncture

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about lumbar puncture. 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

General Information Leaflet About Your Prescribed Medication On Discharge

Nikki Harrison

Further Supplies When you are discharged from hospital, the hospital pharmacy will ensure you have an appropriate supply of all your medications. Your GP surgery will ensure your medications records are reviewed and updated. When you require a further supply of your medications, check what medications you still have at home before re-ordering. Precautions NEVER share your medications with anyone … Read More

Constipation in Children

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. 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, … Read More

Irritable Hip (transient synovitis)

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. 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, … Read More

Viral Induced Wheeze

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. 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, … Read More

Using your Inhaler with a Spacer

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. 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, … Read More

Gastroenteritis – Advice for Parents and Carers

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition.  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, … Read More