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Patient Information Leaflets
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Weight loss in newborn babies
This leaflet explains why some babies may gain weight slower than others, and also explains how we will support you at this time.
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 Sidmouth Ward
Outlines facilities and routines on Sidmouth Gastroenterology Ward.
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 Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Higher Monitoring Unit (HMU)
Explains what happens on AMU and HMU.
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 Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Information for people whose loved ones are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or a High Dependency Unit (HDU)
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
West Berkshire Community Hospital X-ray and scanning procedures
Outlines the X-ray and scanning services available at the West Berkshire Community Hospital
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 in a Critical Care Area
Gives practical support and information to people whose loved ones are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or a High Dependency Unit (HDU)
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.