Patient Information Leaflets
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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.
Read moreWelcome 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.
Read moreWelcome to Sidmouth Ward
Outlines facilities and routines on Sidmouth Gastroenterology Ward.
Read moreWelcome 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.
Read moreWelcome to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Higher Monitoring Unit (HMU)
Explains what happens on AMU and HMU.
Read moreWelcome 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
Read moreWelcome 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)
Read moreWelcome to the Kidney Care Clinic
Explains what happens in the clinic so you know what to expect
Read moreWelcome 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
Read moreWest Berkshire Community Hospital X-ray and scanning procedures
Outlines the X-ray and scanning services available at the West Berkshire Community Hospital
Read moreWet Macular Degeneration approved treatments
Outlines the NICE approved treatments for wet macular degeneration
Read moreWexner constipation questionnaire
A short questionnaire about the bowel symptoms you have been experiencing
Read moreWhat 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)
Read moreWhat happens next?
Information on what happens following a neonatal death and how we can help support you.
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreWhat happens when baby needs an exchange blood transfusion
Information for parents and carers of babies who need an exchange blood transfusion on Buscot Ward
Read moreWhat is a PEG tube?
Information for those considering using a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube to assist in feeding.
Read moreWhat is a squint?
Explains what a squint is, how it affects vision and what the treatment or management options are
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