Safeguarding adults from abuse and neglect
Helping people experiencing or at risk of abuse, neglect or self-neglect to protect themselves
Helping people experiencing or at risk of abuse, neglect or self-neglect to protect themselves
As it has been agreed for you to have an elective (planned) Caesarean birth, it is important that we ensure this happens safely for you, your family and for the staff caring for you. In line with government guidelines, patients having planned surgery will have to follow the additional instructions set out in this leaflet.
Outlines what salicylate sensitivity is and gives someadvice on cutting out/down on the things that may be causing your symptoms
Outlines the food traffic light system for children who are sensitive to salicylates
Advice following a procedure to unblock your salivary duct or gland
Aftercare advice following salivary gland / neck surgery including branchial cyst / neck node biopsy
Management or treatment of a cyst that arises following a blockage of a small salivary gland
Explains what Salmonella is, how it is caught and how it can be managed
Guide to assist patients in the use and maintenance of a home suction unit, in order to optimise function, patient safety and unit effectiveness
For patients with an injury/suspected fracture of the scaphoid (wrist) bone - explains what happens next
This leaflet gives you information and advice about scar tissue mobilisation (massage) for childbirth scars (following tears or an episiotomy).
Information about treatment options for hallus valgus (bunions)
Aftercare advice following scopes (microlaryngoscopy, endoscopy / EUA of throat)
For parents and carers of all babies less than 32-weeks gestational age or birth weight under 1501 grams (3lb)) - explains what ROP is and how and why we screen for it
Explains what flu is, how it is spread it and gives advice on prevention and managing symptoms
Aims to answer some of the questions that you/ your child may have about their sedation
Advice following “conscious sedation” during a radiology examination
Gives advice following conscious sedation in the Emergency Department (A&E)
Advice for parents and carers of children who have had sedation in the Emergency Department (A&E)
Explains what it means to be sedated and what the risks involved are