Industrial action 27 June to 2 July 2024 - unless we contact you, please attend any appointments as planned.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Protect your ears - customised ear protectors
Outline the ear protection available from our Audiology Department
Protecting your baby from low blood sugar
You have been given this leaflet because your baby is at increased risk of low blood sugar (other terms used are low blood glucose and hypoglycaemia). Babies who are small, premature, unwell at birth, or whose mothers are diabetic or have taken certain medication (beta-blockers), may have low blood sugar in the first few hours and days after birth, and it is especially important for these babies to keep warm and feed as often as possible in order to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
Protein - Importance of protein in diet
Ways to increase protein in your diet
Proximal femoral derotation osteotomy
An operation for hip and/or knee pain, due to an abnormal twist in your femur (thighbone) - outlining what surgery entails, including risks and benefits
Proximal femoral osteotomy advice and exercises
Advice and exercises following proximal femoral osteotomy surgery (an operation to treat hip deformities)
Proximal femoral replacement advice and exercises
Information designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your hip operation
Proximal humerus fracture in children
Answers some of the questions that you or your child may have about managing a humerus fracture
Psychological Medicine Service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Aims to answer some of the questions you may have about the Psychological Medicine Service following an admission to the Emergency Department.
Psychology session appointments for the Berkshire Cancer Centre
Explains what to expect once you are referred to a clinical health psychologist at any point during your cancer treatment journey
Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy in detail
Gives an in depth explanation of what psychosexual therapy entails
Psychosexual Therapy
Psychosexual therapy is aimed at helping individuals and couples with sexual problems regardless of their relationship status, gender identity or sexual orientation
Psychosexual Therapy - your service agreement
Explains what you can expect from your therapy and what is expected of you in return
Psychosexual Therapy practicalities
Gives practical advice and shares tips to help you get the most from your therapy sessions
Pterygium (surfer's eye)
Explains what pterygium is and how it can be treated
Ptosis correction surgery in children
Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about their operation to correct drooping of the upper eyelid
Pulled or nursemaid's elbow
Explain a common injury in young children caused by having their arm pulled, e.g. falling over while an adult is holding their hand
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
For patients who have been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism (PE) - explains what this means and what the treatment is.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Helping manage your lung condition
Explains what the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme is and gives you advice on getting the best out of it
Pulmonary rehabilitation after COVID
Pulmonary Rehabilitation exercises after COVID-19-related illness
Pulmonary rehabilitation Education Programme
Advice and exercises for people with chronic lung conditions