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Patient Information Leaflets
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Welcome Burghfield Ward Final Oct22
Ward routines, facilities and contact details
Welcome to Adelaide Ward
Information about Adelaide Ward – a ward specialising in caring for oncology and haematology patients
Welcome to Battle Day Unit
Routines and facilities on Battle Day Unit
Welcome to Induction of labour suite
The Induction of Labour (IOL) Suite is located within Marsh Ward on Level 4 of the maternity block. This explains what facilities are available and what to expect.
Welcome to Level 4 Maternity Iffley and Marsh Ward
This leaflet gives you key information about the routines, facilities and help available to you during your stay with us on the Maternity Wards.
Welcome to Sonning Ward
Sonning Ward is a ward for gynaecology patients, which is located on level 5 of the Maternity Block. This leaflet outlines ward routines and useful advice.
Welcome to the Berkshire Cancer Centre Outpatient Clinic
Provides useful information and advice about how the clinic runs and explains how to book blood tests in the clinic
Welcome to the Kidney Care Clinic
Explains what happens in the clinic so you know what to expect
Welcome to the Short Stay Unit (SSU)
Explains what the unit does and gives some useful information on what you can expect to happen during your stay
Wet Macular Degeneration approved treatments
Outlines the NICE approved treatments for wet macular degeneration
Wexner constipation questionnaire
A short questionnaire about the bowel symptoms you have been experiencing
What happens next?
Information on what happens following a neonatal death and how we can help support you.
What happens on the day of your elective caesarean?
This leaflet outlines instructions necessary for you to prepare for your elective (planned) Caesarean birth and explains what will happen on the day. There is more information in our leaflet ‘Having an elective (planned) Caesarean birth’, which can be found on the Trust website. It is very important that you follow this advice in order to keep you, your birthing partner and the staff caring for you safe.
What happens to blood and tissue samples taken during treatment
What happens to samples of blood, cells and tissue that may be taken during operations and procedures.
What happens when baby needs an exchange blood transfusion
Information for parents and carers of babies who need an exchange blood transfusion on Buscot Ward
What is a PEG tube?
Information for those considering using a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube to assist in feeding.
What is a squint?
Explains what a squint is, how it affects vision and what the treatment or management options are
What to expect at your Fertility clinic visit
Information on what will happen when you enter our service and what you as a couple can do to optimise your chances of getting pregnant.
What to get ready for your birth experience
This list was created by Royal Berkshire Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) with input from parents who have given birth at the RBH maternity unit.
Wheeze management
Advice for parents/carers of children who have been assessed in the Children’s Accident and Emergency Department or admitted to the paediatric ward with a wheeze