Introduction We are so sorry for your loss and recognise this must be an extremely difficult time for you. The purpose of this leaflet is to provide parents and families with the choices available to them with regard to a burial or cremation following a baby’s death, stillbirth or a pregnancy loss. This sadly may be as a result of: … Read More
Analgesia and Safer Sleep Advice
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about analgesia (pain relief medication) taken in the postnatal period and how it affects safer sleeping for your newborn baby. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your midwife but may act as a starting … Read More
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound Examination
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your ultrasound examination.Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare … Read More
Reducing and Stopping Opioid Medicines
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you help and support in how to reduce and stop taking your opioid medication. Please keep it in a safe place. Patients, family, friends and carers can play an important role in the safe use of these medications and in reducing the risk of harm. Please share this information with them. Most … Read More
Opioid Medicines
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you help and support in using your opioid medicines safely. Please keep it in a safe place. Patients, family, friends, and carers can play an important role in the safe use of these medications and in reducing the risk of harm. Please share this information with them. What are Opioid Medicines? Opioids … Read More
Discharge advice after your coronary angiogram, angioplasty or stent insertion (PCI)
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
Care of your Knee following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
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 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
Postoperative Advice and Exercises following Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforators (DIEP) Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your rehabilitation following DIEP breast surgery. If you have any questions about your surgery, or any of the information contained within this leaflet, please ask a member of the healthcare team who has been caring for you. Why do I need to do the exercises? The exercises described … Read More
Undergoing an Awake Craniotomy
Introduction This leaflet explains the procedure of an awake craniotomy and why it has been recommended that you have this form of surgery. It is not meant 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
Information for Patients Receiving a Steroid Injection
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should have been 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