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Patient Information Leaflets
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Hip replacement surgery
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your hip operation
Hip resurfacing advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had Birmingham hip resurfacing - designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your operation
Holding on exercises
Series of exercises that may help you with your symptoms of faecal urgency (urgent need to poo)
Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA)
Explains what a Holistic Needs Assessment entails for patients with a diagnosis of cancer
Home non-invasive ventilation
Explains the basis of your home non-invasive ventilation (NIV) machine provided by the hospital
Home Oxygen Therapy (Easy Read information)
Shows you how to do oxygen therapy at home and what equipment you will need
Homemade fortified dairy-free drinks
Recipes for dairy-free drinks that are high in energy and are great to have when you have a poor appetite or are at risk of malnutrition
Homemade fortified fruity drinks
Recipes for fruity drinks that are high in energy and are great to have when you have a poor appetite or are at risk of malnutrition
Homemade fortified milky drinks
Recipes for milky drinks that are high in both energy and protein and are great to have when you have a poor appetite or are at risk of malnutrition
Hopkins Ward admission for elective (planned) surgery
This booklet contains useful information and advice for patients coming in for planned surgery
Hormone therapy patient plan
This folder provides you with information regarding your diagnosis, treatment plan and follow-up, as well as contact details and information regarding the team involved in your care.
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)
Explains what hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP) is and how it can be prevented
Hospital organised transport
Explains what to expect when you are ready to leave hospital if you are using hospital organised transport
Hospital Palliative Care Team
Explains the role of the Hospital Palliative Care Team
How to see your health records
How to see your health records – accessing information held by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
How to use a micro enema in readiness for radiotherapy
For patients who have been prescribed a micro enema in preparation for radiotherapy planning and treatment
How to use ear drops
Ear drop use factsheet
How we use your personal information
Why the NHS collects information about you and how it is used, how we keep your personal information confidential and your right to see your health records and choose how your personal information is used
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
This leaflet aims to help women with an abnormal smear to gain an understanding of Human Papilloma Virus.
Humeral neck fracture discharge advice
How to best care for your shoulder while it heals