Patient information leaflets

Service name A-Z

If you want to browse leaflets by service then you can by using the A-Z directory below.

All internally produced written information can be printed at home if you wish. These lists will be updated with new and revised patient information as it becomes available.

All patient information should be used in conjunction with the advice given by a clinician.

Obstetrics

Antenatal Classes

Birth options after previous caesarean section

Breech baby at the end of pregnancy

Enhanced Recovery after Elective Caesarean Section

Female Sterilisation during caesarean section

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy and newborn babies

Maternity Patient and Public Involvement Group

Protecting your baby from low blood sugar

Surgery for uterine prolapse


Occupational Health and Well Being

Sharps / Splash Injuries


Oncology and Haematology

Bone Marrow Biopsy (Oncology and Clinical Haematology)

Cancer patients having chemotherapy treatment

Complementary Therapies

Generic Abiraterone

Guidance for people with a ReSPECT plan

Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Team

Norgine Afternoon Appointment

Norgine Morning Appointment

Oncology / Haematology Emergency Telephone Helpline

Patient Record Booklet and Advice for cancer patients having chemotherapy treatment

Pterygium

Radiotherapy for Bone Pain

Radiotherapy for cancer of the abdomen

Radiotherapy for Cancer of the Chest

Radiotherapy for Secondary Brain Cancer

Spinal Cord Compression Early warning signs

Welcome to the gynae-oncology multidisciplinary team

What you can eat when your Neutrophil count is low


Ophthalmology

Amblyopia treatment guide

Anterior Uveitis / Iritis

Antivascular endothelial growth factor (Anti-VEGF) treatment

Azathioprine

Bandage Contact Lenses

Cataracts

Charles Bonnet Syndrome

Ciclosporin Information

Corneal Graft Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK)

Cyst Removal

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy – Frequently Asked Questions

Discharge Information Following Emergency Ophthalmic Appointment

Discharge information for Patients and Relatives following Eye Surgery

Dry Eye

Ectropion

Electrolysis

Endophthalmitis

Eyelid cleaning (lid hygiene)

Fluorescein / Indocyanine Green Angiography

Injection of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (AntiVEGF) Therapy

Keratoconus

Minor Operation - Post-operative advice

Mycophenolate

Oral Steroid Tablet Information

Ozurdex leaflet

Penetrating Keratoplasty

Pseudo Strabismus - the false appearance of a squint

Pterygium

Ranibizumab Biosimilar (ONGAVIA®)

Referral for Visual Impairment (RVI) letter

Refraction Guide

Retinal Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

Rust Removal

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

Squint Surgery for Children

Sub-conjunctival haemorrhage after intre vitreal treatment

Treat and Extend for Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

Treat and Extend for Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Uveitis screening in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

What is Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK)

YAG Capsulotomy Laser


Orthotics

Below Knee Irons (BK Irons)

Discharged from hospital with an orthosis

Footwear Adaptions

Guide to buying footwear

Insoles

Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO)

Knee Brace

Lumbar Sacral Orthosis (Back support)

Orthotics Service

Paediatric Stability Footwear

Patients prescribed with compression hosiery

Plantar heel pain

Prescription Footwear

Purchasing footwear for your child’s Splints: a guide

Use and care of your Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Video appointments – The Orthotics Service


Orthoptics

Botulinum toxin for Strabismus

Uveitis screening in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis