Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information if you are considering medications to help with overactive bladder symptoms. 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 … Read More
Upper Limb Plaster of Paris Cast Care Information
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give general information for patients and carers of a patient with an upper limb Plaster of Paris cast. 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 … Read More
Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Introduction You have been referred for a Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) to gain further information about your swallowing difficulty. What is a FEES? The FEES will be carried out by two Speech & Language Therapists (SLTs). It involves passing a small camera (a small, flexible endoscope) into one nostril and along the floor of the nose to look … Read More
Headaches in children
What is a headache? Headaches are a symptom of pain in the head or neck area and are very common in children and adolescents. Children can have headaches the same as adults, but their symptoms may be slightly different, and they may not be able to describe them. Most headaches, in adults and children, are not serious and do not … Read More
Gender Affirmation Surgery – Information for patients undergoing top surgery
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
Guide To wearing your Halo Vest System
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about wearing your Halo Vest System and should answer most of your questions. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your 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
Right Heart Catheterisation
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you information about right heart catheterisation, a procedure requested by your doctor to look at the different pressures in your heart. 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 … Read More
Paediatric Surgery – Hypospadias
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 your child’s 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 … Read More
Caring For Your Teeth after Head and Neck Radiotherapy
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
Paediatric Surgery – Cystoscopy
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