97
People
Number of people in A&E department
3:54
Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
6:16
Hours
Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
About your CAPD care at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreContinuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) - Going on holiday
Advice for those on CAPD who wish to travel
Read moreContinuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) - What is it?
Explains what that treatment entails so that you understand what happens and are fully prepared for it
Read moreControlling diabetic retinopathy and preventing sight loss - tips
Information to optimise the treatment you are taking, manage your diabetes effectively and to ensure that you and your eyes remain healthy in years to come
Read moreCooling treatment for babies with perinatal asphyxia
Neonatal treatment for perinatal asphyxia (lack of oxygen before birth)
Read moreCoping during illness with raised blood glucose and ketones
Explains how to monitor your Type 1 diabetes during illness
Read moreCoping with traumatic experiences
Advice to help you understand your feelings and to help you cope following a stay on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Read moreCore exercise programme: Physio advice
The below exercises are a starting point for anyone wanting to improve their general core strength. Please follow the exercises that your physiotherapist has advised you to do and speak to them if you have any concerns.
Read moreCorneal suture (stitch) removal following surgery
Aftercare advice and information about the procedure to remove sutures (stitches) from your cornea following eye surgery
Read moreCoronavirus: Parent information for newborn babies
Although the risks are very low, you may be concerned that your baby could get coronavirus. This leaflet tells you what to look out for. Do not delay seeking help if you have concerns. Links to NHS England website
Read moreCoronectomy (tooth crown removal)
Explains forthcoming treatment and has answers to many of the commonly asked questions
Read moreCorticosteroids and their use during pregnancy
This link takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) for information on the use of Corticosteroids (also known as steroids) in your pregnancy and why they may be needed.
Read moreCortisone injections
Explains what to expect following an injection of cortisone and local anaesthetic to reduce shoulder pain and inflammation
Read moreCough Assist - Using it at home
Explains the basics of your using your Phillips E70 Cough Assist machine at home
Read moreCould you become a breast milk donor?
This leaflet is for anyone considering donating breast milk to the Oxford Human Milk Bank. This leaflet with tell you about donor breast milk, the screening process that takes place before being accepted as a donor and the practical aspects involved in being a donor.
Read moreCOVID-19 and pregnancy (Arabic)
You may be feeling unsure how COVID-19 could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. This leaflet summarises the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy, the key advice to follow and what to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19.
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