Grounding techniques to help with anxiety
Explains grounding techniques to help with anxiety in patients with breathing pattern disorders – such as hyperventilation (overbreathing) or dysfunctional breathing
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Group B Strep and pregnancy
The information link is for you, a friend or a relative who is expecting a baby, planning to become pregnant or has recently had a baby. It directs you to the Group B Strep Support website.
Read moreGroup B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy and newborn babies: RCOG information
This information is for you if you (or a friend or relative) are expecting a baby, planning to become pregnant, or have recently had a baby. The links takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website.
Read moreGrowing pains
Answers questions you may have about your child's aches and pains (growing pains) aka idiopathic (of unknown cause) benign (harmless) nocturnal (night time) limb pains
Read moreGuidelines for the use of Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Gives advice to patients who require an AFO orthotic device to hold their foot and ankle in a corrected position
Read moreGuidelines for the use of cervical collars
Advice on how and when to use your prescribed collar and how to care for it
Read moreGuidelines for the use of children's Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Gives advice to parents and carers of children who require an AFO orthotic device to hold their foot and ankle in a corrected position
Read moreGuidelines for the use of compression stockings or hosiery
Advice for patients who have been supplied with compression hosiery to use during the day
Read moreGuidelines for the use of corsets
Gives advice to patients who have been supplied with a corset from the Orthotics Department
Read moreGuidelines for the use of Functional Foot Orthoses (FFO) Insoles
Answers some of the questions you may have about the use of your functional foot orthoses, more commonly known as insoles
Read moreGuidelines for the use of Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO)
Gives advice to patients who require an KAFO orthotic device to hold their knee, foot and ankle in a corrected position
Read moreGuidelines for the use of protective helmets
Advice for patients and carers who have been supplied with a helmet from the Orthotics Department
Read moreGuidelines for the use of spinal braces
Gives advice to patients who have been supplied with a spinal brace (sometimes referred to as a TLSO) from the Orthotics Department
Read moreGuidelines for the use of trusses
Gives advice to patients who have been supplied with a truss from the Orthotics Department
Read moreGynaecological cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
Information about the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) involved in your care at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreGynaecological radiotherapy - what to expect afterwards
What to expect after you have completed your radiotherapy treatment
Read moreGynaecology minor operations clinic
The doctor has asked you to come to the gynaecology minor operations (ops) clinic. This leaflet tells you what to expect during your appointment.
Read moreHadfield's procedure
Explains what happens during a breast operation to disconnect and remove part of (i.e. biopsy) the major nipple ducts
Read moreHaematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Outlines the role of the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, and how they can support you and your family throughout your treatment
Read moreHaematology multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
Outlines the multi-disciplinary team looking after you, their roles and how they can support you
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