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
24-hour pH and Impedance Monitoring (Outpatient) – A guide for parents and 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
24-hour pH and Impedance Monitoring (Inpatient) – A guide for parents and 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
Your Child’s Glasses – Information for Parents and Guardians
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you information about your child’s new glasses. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your orthoptist, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Constipation and Impaction
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. This leaflet should answer most of your questions. It is not intended to replace discussion with you and your child’s doctor but may act as a guide. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member … Read More
Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy
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
Pre-operative Assessment for Breast Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your pre-operative assessment appointment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your nurse, but may act as a starting point. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Care Of Your Neck Following Cervical Spine Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you information about how to care for your neck after surgery. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace discussion between you and your physiotherapist or spinal surgeon, but may act as a starting point for discussion. Your consultant spinal surgeon should have explained … Read More
Important Information about coming to Day Surgery – Paediatrics
Before your child’s day of surgery You will receive an appointment for a telephone pre-assessment for your child. You must be available without distraction for this appointment. You will be given more information about your child’s admission and any questions you have can be discussed. Please ensure you read and understand your child’s fasting (not eating and drinking before surgery) … Read More
Inguinal Hernia Repair – Advice for Parents
Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give parents information and advice following an Inguinal Hernia Repair. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your child’s doctor. If after reading it, you require further explanation please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for your child. Should you need any further help or … Read More