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Aphasia
Explains what aphasia is, how it may affect you, and what help and support is available for patients with aphasia
Read moreBladder scan (Neurology)
Information for Neurology patients attending hospital for a bladder ultrasound scan because of bladder problems or difficulties passing urine
Read moreBreath stacking with or without a lung volume recruitment bag
Explains the breathing technique of ‘breath stacking’ to help with breathing and coughing for people with neuromuscular conditions and chest deformities
Read moreCT myelogram
Explains what happens during a CT myelogram (spinal cord) examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreEpilepsy safety advice (children)
Safety advice for parents / carers / children and young people with a diagnosis of epilepsy
Read moreEpilepsy: Pregnancy, birth and postnatal information
This leaflet explains what complications may occur, how your pregnancy will be monitored and who is available to support you during your pregnancy.
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 moreLoss of sensation in limbs after a stroke
Information and advice for patients on the Acute Stroke Unit and their friends and relatives
Read moreMindfulness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients
Outlines how Mindfulness can be a useful tool for coping with stress and what our four-week Mindfulness course can offer for people with MS
Read moreMotor Neurone Disease (MND) clinical nurse specialist
Aims to answer some of the questions you may have about the role of the clinical nurse specialist for motor neurone disease (MND)
Read moreMouth care for people with dementia
Useful information about mouth care and is aimed at staff and carers working with people with dementia
Read moreMouth care for people with swallowing difficulties
Useful information about mouth care for people with swallowing difficulties and their families and carers
Read moreMultiple Sclerosis (MS) clinical nurse specialist contact details
Contacting your MS nurse who can provide support, advice and information to anyone with MS, families and friends in the West Berkshire area
Read moreMultiple Sclerosis (MS) relapse treatment
Explains the treatment given for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who are experiencing a sudden increase in symptoms or disability
Read moreMyelogram
What happens during a myelogram (spinal cord) examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreNeuro Rehabilitation on Highclere Ward at West Berkshire Community Hospital
Explains the aims of the unit and what routines and facilities there are
Read moreNeuroendocrine tumours and diet
Advice and information about managing diet to help with symptoms of neuroendocrine tumour (NET) and NET treatment(s)
Read moreOctreotide scan as an outpatient
A nuclear medicine test involving radiation to visualise abnormalities in the body’s neuro-endocrine system
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