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Balance exercises factsheet - general information
Explains exercises to help with your balance problem
Read moreBalance exercises for older patients
Explains exercises to help with your balance problems
Read moreBalance function assessment
An overview of the balance system, and what to expect from your assessment appointment
Read moreBalloon gastrostomy removal - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following the removal of a balloon gastrostomy tube.
Read moreBalloon gastrostomy replacement - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following the replacement of a balloon gastrostomy tube
Read moreBariatric (weight loss) surgery: Once you have a date for your operation
What to expect once you have a date for your weight loss surgery
Read moreBarium meal and follow through
What happens during a test designed to look at your small bowel
Read moreBarium proctogram
Explains what happens during a barium proctogram examination - a specialised X-ray examination, which produces a series of images that enables us to see the way your lower abdominal structures move when you attempt to empty your bowels
Read moreBarium swallow / meal
What happens during a barium swallow / meal examination of the oesophagus in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreBarium swallow meal and follow through (children)
Explains a tests which look at the oesophagus (food passage), stomach and intestines
Read moreBarium video swallow
Explains what happens during an investigation to test your swallowing function
Read moreBarrett's oesophagus
Answers some of the questions you may have about Barrett’s oesophagus
Read moreBartholins cyst or abscess
This leaflet aims to help women with a cyst or abscess of the Bartholin’s gland to gain an understanding of the condition and the various treatments available.
Read moreBase of thumb arthritis
Explains what the condition is and outlines treatment options for those diagnosed with base of thumb arthritis
Read moreBasic Birth Rights factsheet: 16 translations available
It’s really important that women and birthing people and those that care for them, understand basic birth rights in maternity care. It is vital that conversations that lead to decisions, start from a shared understanding of what an individual can or can’t choose to do and the obligations on maternity services to uphold human rights. This link takes you to the Basic Birth Rights website.
Read moreBasic life support for babies
For parents who have received training in basic life support by hospital or community staff
Read moreBasic life support for children
Information for parents who have received training in basic life support by hospital or community staff
Read moreBattle Day Escalation Unit
Information for patients who have been moved to the unit and their friends, relatives and carers.
Read moreBCG vaccination checklist (Arabic)
You will be offered a BCG vaccination for your baby before you leave hospital.
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