
Patient Information Leaflets
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Arthroscopic (keyhole) or open anterior stabilisation advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had an arthroscopic (keyhole) or open operation to stabilise the shoulder at the front (anterior)
Read moreArthroscopic (keyhole) or open posterior stabilisation advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had an arthroscopic (keyhole) or open operation to stabilise the shoulder at the back (posterior)
Read moreArthroscopic capsular release (ACR) / Hydrodilatation / Manipulation under anaesthetic (MUA) advice and exercises
Advice and exercises following ACR / hydrodilatation /MUA surgery for frozen shoulder
Read moreArthroscopic subacromial decompression
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your operation, including acromioclavicular joint excision, excision calcific deposit and long head of biceps tenotomy
Read moreArthroscopic subacromial decompression and/or acromioclavicular joint excision discharge advice
Advice and exercises following shoulder surgery
Read moreArtificial eye care
Information for patients who have been fitted with an artificial eye - gives advice on how to care for the eye
Read moreArtificial urinary sphincter surgery
Information about artificial urinary sphincter surgery to treat your urinary incontinence
Read moreAssessment in the Virtual Fracture Clinic
Explains how Virtual Fracture Clinic appointments work
Read moreAssisted vaginal birth (ventouse or forceps): RCOG information
This information is for you if you wish to know more about assisted vaginal birth (also known as operative vaginal birth). An assisted vaginal birth is when a healthcare professional uses specially designed instruments to help you give birth to your baby. The link takes you to the RCOG website.
Read moreAsthma - my plan (children)
A record of your child's asthma medication and what to do if they have an asthma attack
Read moreAsymptomatic retinal detachment
Aims to answer some of your questions about asymptomatic retinal detachment and surgery to repair it
Read moreAt the end of your radiotherapy treatment
Aims to answer some of the questions patients and their families may have on completion of radiotherapy treatment and to advise you on what to expect over the next few weeks, particularly ongoing side effects
Read moreAtrial flutter ablation
What having ablation to correct an atrial flutter entails and what you can expect before, during and after the procedure
Read moreAtropine 1% drops for refraction
Instructions and advice on using the atropine eye drops given to you for your child’s next orthoptic appointment
Read moreAtropine 1% treatment for amblyopia
Explains how to use Atropine drops to treat amblyopia (lazy eye) and what the possible side effects are
Read moreAudiology advice for care homes
Advice for care homes on the role of Audiology and useful information and contacts
Read moreAudiology multi-professional team
Tells you about the professionals that work with you to support your child and their hearing
Read moreAudiology Paediatric Services
A brief guide for parents whose children are coming to the Audiology Department for the first time
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