Section 1 – What is cerebral palsy? Definition Cerebral palsy mainly affects how the brain controls muscles and movement. Sometimes it can also affect other ways the brain works, such as how we see, hear, communicate, feel, understand and think. Cerebral palsy is caused when a problem occurs in the development of a baby’s brain before, during or soon after … Read More
Scar Care: Information for Patient, Carers and Relatives
Introduction Following an injury or an operation you might develop a scar. This leaflet explains how scars are formed and what you can do to help. What is a Scar? A scar (or scar tissue) is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury. Scars result from the biological process of wound repair in the skin, as well as in other organs, and tissues of the body. How are … Read More
Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients: Patient Initiated Follow-Up
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
Delirium and Dementia Care in Hospital
What is Delirium? Delirium is a sudden change in mental state which may include confusion, agitation, personality change, difficulties with understanding, and memory loss. Delirium can be distressing to the person and those around them, especially when they don’t know what’s causing these changes. Delirium may be the first sign that someone is becoming unwell and, if identified early, can … Read More
Understanding Care in the Last Days of life
Introduction Caring for someone in the last days of life can be a difficult time for you. Below is some information about the process of dying which may be helpful. This process is as individual as we are, however, there can be common changes which may occur. Facing death and dying is thought about by most of us but we … Read More
Arthroplasty Patient Initiated Follow Up
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 hip following surgery (not total hip replacement)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about how to care for your hip following surgery. 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 … Read More
MAG3 Renogram
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your scan. 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 this you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Return To Sport: Following a first-time shoulder dislocation.
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your physiotherapist 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