Patient Information Leaflets
Browse all Patient Leaflets
Lichen sclerosus
You have been advised that you have a condition called lichen sclerosus. This leaflet outlines the symptoms and explains the treatment options.
Read moreLidocaine 5% plaster
Information for patients being prescribed a lidocaine plaster to reduce pain
Read moreLife after a critical illness
Useful information for patients who have been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their relatives
Read moreLimb surgery involving an Ilizarov frame
Information and advice on the use of an Ilizarov frame following surgical repair of a bone
Read moreLinear cautery to the nasal turbinates in children
Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about their operation to reduce the size of the tissues covering the turbinate bones (inside the nose)
Read moreLion Ward - information for parent and carers of children with cancer
Information specific to Lion Oncology Ward at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreListening tactics for parents and teachers
Suggests some tactics to help you if you have concerns regarding a child’s listening skills
Read moreLithotripsy
This leaflet explains what to expect during lithotripsy (kidney stone treatment)
Read moreLiver disease and diet
Dietary advice for those with a damaged or diseased liver - increasing energy, protein and other nutrients in order to maintain or improve your nutritional status
Read moreLiving with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Information for people who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) - explains what the condition is, how it is managed, and what to expect
Read moreLiving with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) - good nutrition
Explains why maintaining good nutrition may help your MND symptoms and give you the energy to do the things you enjoy
Read moreLiving with sight loss
Advice and information to help you to stay as independent as possible, with sight loss
Read moreLong Course Radiotherapy Lung Cancer Nov22
What you can expect during and after treatment, and some general advice and information
Read moreLong Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT)
Information to patients and their relatives/carers about the use of long term oxygen therapy (LTOT) at home
Read moreLooking after a balloon gastrostomy tube (AMT 14FR)
How to look after an AMT 14FR balloon gastrostomy feeding tube
Read moreLooking after a Freka balloon gastrostomy tube
Advice on how to look after a Freka balloon gastrostomy tube
Read moreLooking after a PEG feeding tube
Explains how a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube is used to pass nourishment into your body without swallowing, or to supplement ordinary food.
Read moreLooking after your PEG-J feeding tube
Instructions and advice on looking after your PEG-J (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Jejunostomy) feeding tube
Read more