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Patient Information Leaflets
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Eye Casualty journey
Explains what to expect in a visit to Eye Casualty
Eye cyst removal surgery in children
Information for parents/carers when a child needs an operation to remove a cyst by scraping out its contents
Eye Day Unit welcome
Outlines routines and facilities on the Eye Day Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Eye focusing problems in young people
Information for young patients and their parents / carers, explaining what may be causing your eye focusing problem and how to manage it
Eye injection aftercare advice
Advice following an injection to treat your macular condition - includes important contact numbers
Eye removal (evisceration/enucleation/exenterations)
Information about your operation to remove an eye and aftercare advice
Eyelid surgery aftercare advice
Advice and information following eyelid surgery
Facial nerve paralysis
Explains what facial nerve paralysis is and outlines the management and treatment options
Falls Clinic
An outpatient clinic providing a high standard of care for patients age 65 and over who have fallen or have a fear of falling
Falls prevention in hospital
Advice on reducing your risk of a fall while in hospital
Falsetto laryngeal (voice box) lift pharyngeal strengthening exercise
For patients who are experiencing swallowing difficulties and have been advised to complete the falsetto / laryngeal (voice box) lift exercise
Family bays trial - Charter
One supportive partner is now welcome to stay outside of visiting hours, and overnight, in our Family Bays. To maintain a safe and respectful environment everyone must follow the guidelines set out in this document. We will explain what is expected of you and what to expect while staying with us.
Family bays trial - Partners information
The role of a birthing partner continues on the postnatal wards. We are running a trial, welcoming one supportive partner to stay with you, outside of visiting hours and overnight in our new Family Bays. This leaflet will explain what they are, how you can use them and what guidelines are in place for everyone’s safety and comfort.
Fast Track Patient Pathway
Explains each step of your journey as a ‘fast track’ patient of the Macular Service – from initial referral to treatment
Fatigue after stroke
Explains what post-stroke fatigue is and how to manage it
Fatigue management
Gives information and advice on how to manage fatigue in order to take part in everyday activities following a diagnosis of cancer
Febrile convulsions in children
Information for parents / carers of children fitting due to a raised temperature - explains what a febrile convulsion is, how it is treated and any likely after effects
Feeding and tongue tie
Information on the condition called ankyloglossia or tongue tie which affects some babies and leads to latching problems when breast feeding.
Feeding for comfort
Information about swallowing difficulties and feeding for comfort
Feeding your premature baby with post-discharge formula
This leaflet is for the parents and carers of babies born weighing less than 2kg and gives advice on feeding / supplements once your baby goes home.