Breast prosthesis
For people referred for an appointment to fit a prosthesis (or form) following breast surgery
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Number of people in A&E department
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Average wait to be seen by a clinician
2:26
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Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Breast Rapid Diagnosis Clinic
Explains what will happen when you attend this breast clinic
Read moreBreast Screening Assessment Clinic - what to expect
Explains what to expect during your visit to the secondary care assessment clinic
Read moreBreastfeeding advice for mothers having a nuclear medicine test
This leaflet gives important advice for breastfeeding mothers having a nuclear medicine test.
Read moreBreastfeeding after scans
If you have a suspected pulmonary embolism (lung blood clot), you may be sent for imaging. Depending on the type of scan, you may need to temporarily stop breastfeeding afterwards. Our staff can support you to express during this time.
Read moreBreastfeeding and pain relief
Information on what type of pain relief is suitable when you are breastfeeding.
Read moreBreastfeeding and substance misuse
This leaflet offers advice on breastfeeding safely if you have drug and/or alcohol dependency issues.
Read moreBreastfeeding support at the Family Hubs: West Berkshire
Information from the Family Hubs on feeding support groups being run in the areas of West Berkshire.
Read moreBreastfeeding support: Community drop in sessions
Information on volunteer run community based support groups for breastfeeding along with information for those living in the West Berkshire area.
Read moreBreastfeeding with breast milk fortifier supplements
This leaflet is for parents and carers of babies leaving Buscot Ward and gives instructions on how to supplement breastmilk with a breast milk fortifier.
Read moreBreastfeeding: Advice on how to overcome challenges
Support and advice on how to overcome challenges you may face when breastfeeding your baby.
Read moreBreath stacking with or without a lung volume recruitment bag
Explains the breathing technique of ‘breath stacking’ to help with breathing and coughing for people with neuromuscular conditions and chest deformities
Read moreBreathing and blowing games for children
Exercises for children who have been advised to do chest physiotherapy as a treatment for their chest condition
Read moreBreech baby information leaflet (RCOG)
This patient information page provides advice if your baby is breech towards the end of pregnancy and the options available to you. Link takes you to RCOG website.
Read moreBroken bones in children
Aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions when a child has a broken a bone – also called fractures
Read moreBroken bones in children: A short guide for parents
Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about managing a broken bone, once you have left hospital
Read moreBromocriptine
For patients prescribed the prolactin-blocking medication called Bromocriptine for prolactinoma (tumour in the pituitary gland)
Read moreBronchiolitis in children
Explains what the condition is, how the infection is treated and gives you some helpful suggestions to aid your child’s recovery at home
Read moreBronchoscopy
An examination looking into your lungs using a slim tube with a camera known as a bronchoscope, to visualise your trachea (windpipe) and main airways
Read moreBronchoscopy aftercare advice
Advice following a bronchoscopy (an examination of your airways using a flexible tube)
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