Industrial action 27 June to 2 July 2024 - unless we contact you, please attend any appointments as planned.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Toe walking
For parents of children who walk on their toes - explains what it is, why children do it and what treatments are available
Tongue base strengthening exercises
For patients experiencing swallowing difficulties - explains an exercise technique designed to strengthen the base of the tongue to help with swallowing control
Tonsil surgery (adults)
Provides some background information about tonsil surgery in adults
Tonsillectomy aftercare advice
Advice following an operation to remove the tonsils (two structures at the back of the throat)
Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
Information for parents and carers of children having surgery on their tonsils or adenoids
Tonsillitis and quinsy treatment
Information for patients with tonsillitis and quinsy - an infection and inflammation of the tonsils and an abscess or a pus build up on your tonsil
Total ankle replacement surgery
Explains treatment options available for severe ankle arthritis and benefits and risks involved
Total hip replacement (following trauma) advice and exercises
Advice is for patients who have had total hip replacement following trauma - designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your operation
Total hip replacement advice and exercises
Advice following surgery on how to reduce the risk of dislocation, staged exercises to help regain strength and mobility, and information to get the maximum benefit from a new hip
Total Hip Replacement Surgery - Getting ready for your planned operation
Advice on how to get yourself and your home ready for when you leave hospital after an elective (planned) hip operation
Traction exercises
Advice and exercises to do while you are in traction
Trampolines - using them safely
Guide for parents and carers on the safe use of garden trampolines
Trans Urethral Laser Ablation (TULA) treatment of reoccurring bladder tumours
This leaflet is for patients who have been recommended a TULA procedure for a suspected bladder tumour.
Trans-cervical resection endometrium (TCRE)
This leaflet is for women having a trans-cervical resection of the endometrium (TCRE) as a treatment for heavy periods.
Transcervial resection of a fibroid (TCRF)
This leaflet is for women having a trans-cervical resection of a fibroid (TCRF) either as a treatment for heavy periods or for subfertility.
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
What happens when you are admitted to the Emergency Department with a suspected TIA
Transit bowel study
Explains what happens during a transit bowel study in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Transition from children's to adult audiology services
Information for young people shortly transferring from the paediatric audiology service to the adult service
Transition from primary to secondary school (Audiology)
Advice to help you to hear as well as possible when you move to secondary school
Transitional Care Unit welcome
Information for women who have been admitted to the Transitional care unit because their baby needs additional support