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Information Leaflets
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(.pdf 34Kb)Norfolk Physiology Unit
24 hour Ambulatory pH Monitoring
(24 hour ambulatory ph monitoring)
24 hour ambulatory pH monitoring - a test to measure the pH of stomach juices.
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(.pdf 111Kb)Vascular Surgery
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Questions & Answers for Vascular patients
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Questions & Answers for Vascular patients.
(.pdf 59Kb)Vascular Surgery
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Endovascular repair
Information on the cause and treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm.
(.pdf 169Kb)Gynaecology
Abdominal Colposuspension
Abdominal Colposuspension - information regarding operation for stress incontinence.
(.pdf 49Kb)Gynaecology
Abdominal Repair of Prolapse (Sacrocolpopexy)
A operation performed under a general anaesthetic, usually through a bikini line incision in the abdomen.
(.pdf 47Kb)Gynaecology
Abdominal Surgery for Endometrial (womb) Cancer
Removal of the womb through an abdominal incision.
(.pdf 160Kb)Pregnancy
About Caesarean Section
About Caesarean Section - information about the benefits and risks of having a caesarean section.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 46Kb)Norfolk Physiology Unit
Adult Urodynamics Bladder and Urinary Tract Tests and Investigations
Bladder and urinary tract tests and investigations for adults.
(.pdf 32Kb)Gynaecology
Advice following Cauterisation with Silver Nitrate
A procedure used to treat granulation of tissue, which prevents or slows healing.
(.pdf 80Kb)General Information
Advice for Adult Patients with a Cannula
Advice for Adult Patients with a Cannula
(.pdf 37Kb)NHS and Dept. of Health
Advice Sheet for First Seizure (Child/Young Person)
Advice Sheet for First Seizure (Child/Young Person)
(.pdf 46Kb)Gynaecology
After Your Operation for Prolapse and Incontinence
Advice for the best long term results following your operation.
(.pdf 47Kb)Ophthalmology
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) in Children
Information about Amblyopia (Lazy Eye in Children) for parents/carers.
(.pdf 41Kb)Norfolk Physiology Unit
Ambulatory Urodynamic Tests
Ambulatory urodynamic tests for patients with bladder and urinary tract problems
(.pdf 48Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Aminosalicylates - 5 ASAs for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
5 ASAs are anti-inflammatory medicines which are specially designed to reduce the active inflammation of the lining of the bowel.
(.pdf 140Kb)Pregnancy
Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis - a test for chromosome abnormalities in unborn babies
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 144Kb)Pregnancy
Amniocentesis - PCR Information Sheet
Information on amniocentesis rapid results test
(.pdf 80Kb)Physiotherapy
Ankle Fracture
Information to assist you in returning back to normal following your fractured ankle.
(.pdf 39Kb)Norfolk Physiology Unit
Anorectal Physiology Tests
Anorectal physiology tests for patients with bowel problems
(.pdf 33Kb)Ophthalmology
Anterior Uveitis
Anterior Uveitis - inflammation of the iris (coloured part) of the eye.
(.pdf 43Kb)Haematology
Anti-embolism Stockings
Stockings to help reduce the risk of blood clots or deep vein thrombosis forming in the legs.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 42Kb)Haematology
Anticoagulation - A Patients Guide
A Patients Guide to Anticoagulation Treatment.
(.pdf 52Kb)Vascular Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
Information on the surgery for repair of main artery in the stomach
(.pdf 55Kb)Vascular Surgery
Aorto Bi-femoral Surgery
Aorto Bi-femoral Surgery - this operation is to bypass the blocked arteries in your tummy (abdomen) that supply your legs, so that the blood supply is improved.
(.pdf 113Kb)Physiotherapy
Aquatic Physiotherapy Sessions
Information on the benefits of physiotherapy exercise in the hydrotherapy pool.
(.pdf 42Kb)Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Areola Micro-Pigmentation (Medical Tattooing)
Areola Micro-Pigmentation (Medical Tattooing) - Nipple tattoo information
(.pdf 46Kb)Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Areola Micropigmentation (Post Procedure)
Areola Micropigmentation (post procedure) - Information on nipple tattoo following breast surgery
(.pdf 81Kb)Audiology
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
A test for patients who have difficulty in understanding speech in noisy environments.
(.pdf 54Kb)Vascular Surgery
Axillo Bi-femoral Surgery
Operation to bypass the blocked arteries in your tummy (abdomen) that supply your legs, so that the blood supply is improved.
(.pdf 54Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Azathioprine for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Patient and parent/carer guide to Azathioprine an immunosupressant used in the management of inflammatory bowel disease.
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(.pdf 147Kb)Pregnancy
Before Your Elective Caesarean Section
Before Your Elective Caesarean Section
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 67Kb)Pregnancy
Birth After Caesarean Section (BAC)
Information for women going home after their first caesarean section.
(.pdf 93Kb)Cardiology
Biventricular Pacemakers/Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
Biventricular Pacemaker - device used to treat people with heart failure)
(.pdf 44Kb)Gynaecology
Botulinum Toxin (Botox A) in the treatment of Refractory Detrusor Overactivity
Muscle relaxant used to treat an overactive bladder.
(.pdf 49Kb)Urology
Botulinum Toxin (Botox A) in the treatment of Refractory Detrusor Overactivity.
Treatment used to relax the bladder muscle in order to reduce urinary frequency..
(.pdf 38Kb)Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast Reduction Surgery - operation to reduce the size of breasts
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(.pdf 42Kb)Oncology
Can I Have the Flu Jab
Information on flu and pneumococcal vaccines for patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
(.pdf 345Kb)Gynaecology
Cancer of the Cervix
Cancer of the Cervix (information on symptoms, tests for diagnosis and treatment)
(.pdf 990Kb)General Surgery
Cancer of Oesophagus and Stomach
Cancer information - Oesophagus and Stomach - information on tests and treatments for patients with tumours (cancer) of Oesophagus and Stomach.
(.pdf 344Kb)Gynaecology
Cancer of the Ovary
Cancer of the Ovary (information on symptoms, tests for diagnosis and treatment).
(.pdf 130Kb)Gynaecology
Cancer of the Uterus
Cancer of the Uterus (information on symptoms, tests for diagnosis and treatment).
(.pdf 344Kb)Gynaecology
Cancer of the Vagina
Cancer of the Vagina (information on symptoms, tests for diagnosis and treatment).
(.pdf 343Kb)Gynaecology
Cancer of the Vulva
Cancer of the Vulva (information on symptoms, tests for diagnosis and treatment)
(.pdf 36Kb)Endocrinology
Carbimazole and Propylthiourcil Information Sheet
Information regarding possible side effects of medication to control an overactive thyroid gland.
(.pdf 43Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Carer Administration of Medicines on Buxton Ward
A programme used on Buxton Ward to enable a child's carer to administer their medicines whilst in hospital.
(.pdf 305Kb)Paediatric Surgery
Caring for your child in a Hip Spica
Caring for your child in a Hip Spica
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 54Kb)Vascular Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid Endarterectomy an operation to remove / replace the diseased lining of the carotid (neck) artery.
(.pdf 59Kb)Orthopaedic and Trauma
Carpal Tunnel Release
An operation to relieve the pain, numbness and tingling from carpal tunnel syndrome.
(.pdf 142Kb)Pregnancy
Carriage of Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
Information about GBS and how it can affect a pregnant women and her baby.
(.pdf 46Kb)Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery Patient Information
CROMER HOSPITAL ALLIES DAY PROCEDURE UNIT
(.pdf 46Kb)Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery Pre-Operative Information
CROMER HOSPITAL ALLIES DAY PROCEDURE UNIT
(.pdf 236Kb)Paediatric Medicine
CAU - Childrens Assessment Unit Leaflet
CAU - Childrens Assessment Unit Leaflet
(.pdf 143Kb)Physiotherapy
Cervical Spine Pain
Advice and exercises to help speed up your recovery and maximise the effects of physiotherapy.
(.pdf 76Kb)Audiology
Children's Hearing Testing
Information about the different types of hearing tests for children.
(.pdf 33Kb)Norfolk Physiology Unit
Children's Urodynamic Bladder and Urinary Tract Tests and Investigations
Bladder and urinary tract tests and investigations for children.
(.pdf 87Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Childrens' Gastroenterology Team - Contact Leaflet
Children's Gastroenterology Team - Contact Leaflet
(.pdf 139Kb)Pregnancy
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is the taking of a placental biopsy.
(.pdf 36Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Circumcision (child)
Information for parents/carers whose child is having a circumcision
(.pdf 780Kb)NHS and Dept. of Health
Other Languages... Clean Hands - Save Lives
A leaflet for patients and public about what steps should be taken to help prevent the spread of infection.
(.pdf 55Kb)General Information
Clinical Psychology and Pain Management
Information about the role of a clinical psychologist within the Pain Management Team and how they might be able to help you.
(.pdf 56Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Coeliac Disease - An Introducation to a Gluten Free Diet for Coeliac Disease
Dietary advice sheet gives an introduction to Coeliac disease and the need for a gluten free diet
(.pdf 69Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Coeliac Disease - Dietary Information During Investigations for Coeliac Disease
Dietary Information for patients undergoing investigations for Coeliac Disease.
(.pdf 24Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Coeliac Disease - Eating out on Gluten free diet
Gluten free diet - general information on eating out if diagnosed with coeliac disease.
(.pdf 56Kb)Gynaecology
Colposcopy
Examination of the cervix (neck of womb) using a specially designed microscope.
(.pdf 173Kb)Pregnancy
Combined Screening Test for Down's Syndrome
Combined Screening Test for Down's Syndrome - an optional test for pregnant women
(.pdf 37Kb)General Information
Commitment to Carers
Information about the Trust commitment to carers, recognising the vital role that carers play in ensuring the health and wellbeing of those they care for.
(.pdf 52Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Parent Information Leaflet on Under Active Thyroid Gland
(.pdf 47Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Constipation
Constipation - dietary sheet and advice for patients.
(.pdf 377Kb)General Information
Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH) Clinic
Details of the services provided by the Norwich Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH) Clinic formerly the Norwich Family Planning Clinic.
(.pdf 33Kb)Ophthalmology
Corneal Abrasion and Recurrent Erosion Syndrome
Corneal (eye) injury & abrasion
(.pdf 34Kb)Ophthalmology
Cryotherapy
A procedure to freeze the retina where a retinal tear has occurred.
(.pdf 41Kb)Urology
Cystoscopy Under General/Spinal Anaesthetic
Cystoscopy - examination of the bladder under anaesthetic.
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(.pdf 185Kb)Emergency Unit
Decisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Decisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 42Kb)Haematology
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - A Patients Guide
A Patients Guide to treatment for a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
(.pdf 60Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Dental Care - Fast Facts about Teeth and Oral Hygiene (Infants & Children)
Information for parents and children
(.pdf 107Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Dental Care - How to clean your teeth
Information in pictures and words.
(.pdf 119Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Dental Care: Oral Health Sticker Chart
Reminder Chart for Young Children
(.pdf 34Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Diabetes - Healthy Eating with Diabetes (Albanian Language)
Healthy Eating with Diabetes (Albanian Language)
(.pdf 48Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Diabetes - Conversion to Insulin Dietary Advice
Conversion to Insulin - diet sheet and advice for diabetic patients who have Insulin injections.
(.pdf 51Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Diabetes - Dietary Advice for Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Impaired Fasting Glucose
Impaired glucose tolerance - diet sheet and advice for patients.
(.pdf 79Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Diabetes - Eating well if you have diabetes and a small appetite
Eating well if you have diabetes and a small appetite
(.pdf 45Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Diabetes - Gestational Diabetes Dietary Advice
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 38Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Diabetes - Healthy Eating with Diabetes
Advice to help to control your blood sugar
(.pdf 93Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Diabetes - If You Are Diabetic and Need to Follow a Low Fibre Diet
Advice on eating well if you have diabetes and need to follow low fibre diet.
(.pdf 59Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Diabetes - Understanding the Glycaemic Index
The Glycaemic Index (GI) is a measure of how quickly foods are digested and how quickly they release sugar into the bloodstream
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 36Kb)Gynaecology
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Diagnostic Laparoscopy - Investigation into the cause of abdominal or pelvic pain
(.pdf 39Kb)Renal
Dialysis Units Infection Control/Prevention Information
Dialysis Units Infection Control/Prevention Information
(.pdf 50Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Diarrhoea
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 325Kb)Radiotherapy
Dietary Advice - Preparing for Radiotherapy to the Prostate Gland
Dietary Advice - Preparing for Radiotherapy to the Prostate Gland
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 72Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Children)
Dietary Advice for Children and Young People with Hyperactivity
Dietary Advice for Children and Young People with Hyperactivity
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 60Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Children)
Dietary Information During Investigations for Coeliac Disease (in Childhood)
(.pdf 70Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Dietary Tips to Help You with Your Weight Loss
Weight Loss - dietary advice and tips on losing weight.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 50Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Digestive Problems - Dietary Advice for People with Gallstones
Information about a low-fat diet, which may help to reduce the pain caused by gallstones.
(.pdf 97Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Digestive Problems - A guide to eating well when following a low fibre diet
Eating well when following a low fibre diet
(.pdf 37Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Digestive Problems - High Fibre Diet
Dietary advice to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 46Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Digestive Problems - Indigestion and Acid Reflux
Suggestions to help ease some of the symptoms of indigestion and acid reflux
(.pdf 53Kb)Day Procedure Unit
DPU General Leaflet Child's Operation
Information about child or young person's operation
(.pdf 49Kb)Orthopaedic and Trauma
Dupuytren's Contracture Release
Dupuytren's disease is a thickening of deep tissue in the palm of the hand and fingers
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(.pdf 34Kb)Gynaecology
Early Discharge Criteria for Early Medical Termination of Pregnancy
Information for patients who fit the early discharge criteria (home procedure) for early medical termination of pregnancy (up to 8 weeks gestation).
(.pdf 129Kb)Physiotherapy
Elbow Fracture
Information to assist you in returning back to normal following your elbow fracture.
(.pdf 186Kb)Physiotherapy
Elbow Pain
Advice and exercises to help speed up your recovery and maximise the effects of physiotherapy.
(.pdf 294Kb)Cardiology
Electrophysiology Studies and Catheter Ablation
Electrophysiology Studies and Catheter Ablation
(.pdf 171Kb)Vascular Surgery
Embolisation
Embolisation is used to block off an artery that might supply blood to an aneurysm.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 42Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Emergency Treatment for Allergic Reactions Epipen Older Child (over 12 years)
How to recognise an allergic reaction and what to do in an emergency.
(.pdf 42Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Emergency Treatment for Allergic Reactions Epipen Younger Child (6 -12 years)
How to recognise an allergic reaction and what to do in an emergency.
(.pdf 42Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Emergency Treatment for Allergic Reactions Epipen Younger Child (under 6 years)
How to recognise an allergic reaction and what to do in an emergency.
(.pdf 33Kb)Gynaecology
Endometrial Biopsy
A prodcedure to take a small sample of the lining of the womb for investigation.
(.pdf 168Kb)General Information
Epidural - Discharge Advice for Patients
Epidural - Discharge Advice for Patients
(.pdf 51Kb)Gastroenterology
ERCP (Day Case)
ERCP (Day Case) Test to examine the tubes that drain bile from the liver.
(.pdf 49Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Excision of Ganglion
Removal of Ganglion (a swelling that is usually attached to a joint or tendon).
(.pdf 37Kb)Risk and Infection Control
Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs)
Information leaflet on Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) for Patients, Relatives and Carers
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(.pdf 49Kb)Vascular Surgery
Fasciotomy
Procedure used to treat acute compartment syndrome following vascular injury.
(.pdf 46Kb)Vascular Surgery
Femoro-Femoral/ llio-Femoral Cross Over Bypass Graft
Operation to bypass blocked/narrowing arteries in the pelvic area to improve blood supply.
(.pdf 51Kb)Vascular Surgery
Femoro-Popliteal/Distal Bypass Grafts
Operation to bypass blocked arteries in the leg so that blood supply is improved
(.pdf 33Kb)Norfolk Physiology Unit
Flow Rate and Ultrasound Tests and Investigations in Children
Flow rate and ultrasound tests and investigations in Children
(.pdf 155Kb)Physiotherapy
Foot pain
Advice and exercises to help speed up your recovery and maximise the effects of physiotherapy.
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(.pdf 78Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Gaining Weight - A guide to eating well if you have a small appetite
Diet sheet and advice for patients.
(.pdf 42Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Gaining Weight - Shopping List for High Calorie, High Protein Snacks
High calorie / high protein snacks - a guide to shopping.
(.pdf 64Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Gaining Weight - Why do hospital inpatients have a poor appetite and dietary intake?
Practical information for relatives and carers of adults.
(.pdf 967Kb)General Surgery
Gallstones / Cholecystectomy
What they are, the treatment options and what to expect following an operation.
(.pdf 1246Kb)General Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy information sheet and what to expect before and after an operation.
(.pdf 379Kb)General Surgery
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST)
Information regarding diagnosis and surgical treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumours
(.pdf 43Kb)Day Procedure Unit
General Information for Patients Having a Local Anaesthetic
General Information for Patients Having a Local Anaesthetic (Day Procedure)
(.pdf 190Kb)Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Going Home after your Breast Reconstruction (the DIEP/SIEA Flap)
Going Home after your Breast Reconstruction (the DIEP/SIEA Flap) Advice and Exercise Programme
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 330Kb)Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Going Home after your Breast Reconstruction (the Latissimus Dorsi Flap)
Going Home after your Breast Reconstruction (the Latissimus Dorsi Flap) Advice and Exercise Programme
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 189Kb)Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Going Home after your Breast Reconstruction (the IGAP Flap)
Going Home after your Breast Reconstruction (the IGAP Flap) Advice and Exercise Programme
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 50Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Golfers Elbow
A painful condition which affects the inner part of the elbow bone.
(.pdf 196Kb)Paediatric Medicine
A guide to EEG - information for parents and children
A two page leaflet - the first page is for parents/carers and the second page is written specially for the child, to help them better understand the procedure, it includes a picture that they might like to colour in. This information is also available on the Neurophysiology section of the website.
(.pdf 196Kb)Neurophysiology
A guide to EEG - information for parents and children
A two page leaflet - the first page is for parents/carers and the second page is written specially for the child, to help them better understand the procedure, it also includes a picture that they might like to colour in. This information is also available on the Jenny Lind website.
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(.pdf 189Kb)Physiotherapy
Hand Pain
Advice and exercises to help speed up your recovery and maximise the effects of physiotherapy.
(.pdf 53Kb)Vascular Surgery
Having an angiogram
Angiogram - injection into the blood vessels using X ray control.
(.pdf 35Kb)Gynaecology
Having Your Catheter Removed (TWOC)
Information regarding the removal of the tube in your bladder.
(.pdf 122Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Healthy Eating
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 36Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Healthy Eating - Fruit and Vegetables - Ways to eat "5 -a-day"
General information to help you eat more fruit and vegetables.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 107Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Children)
Healthy Eating for 6-12 year olds
General information to help make the recommended changes to a child's diet.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 65Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Children)
Healthy Eating for Teenagers
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 97Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Children)
Healthy Eating for under 5's
General information to help make the recommended changes to a child's diet.
(.pdf 121Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Heart Disease & Omega- 3 Fats
This leaflet looks at Omega-3 fats for adults who have had a heart attack.
(.pdf 68Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Heart Health - Eating for a healthy heart
Diet sheet and advice for patients on eating to maintain a healthy heart.
(.pdf 54Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Heart Health - Cholesterol Lowering and Weight Reducing
Cholesterol lowering and weight reducing dietary advice.
(.pdf 49Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Heart Health - Cholesterol lowering if you are a healthy weight
Cholesterol - diet sheet and advice for patients about lowering cholesterol levels.
(.pdf 40Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) Skin Rash
(.pdf 37Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Herniotomy (child)
Information for parents/carers whose child has an inguinal hernia
(.pdf 53Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
High Protein, High Calorie Recipes
High Protein, High Calorie Recipes
(.pdf 48Kb)GUM Genito-Urinary Medicine
HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis Information
Medication information
(.pdf 47Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Home Care for Peripheral Intravenous Cannulae
Information leaflet about intravenous cannula.
(.pdf 209Kb)Paediatric Surgery
Hoop Traction Parent Info
Hoop Traction at home - advice for parents with babies in traction.
(.pdf 645Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Children)
How do you know if a child is overweight/obese
Information regarding measurements and BMI index.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 94Kb)Pregnancy
How to look after your bladder and pelvic floor when you have a baby
How to look after your bladder and pelvic floor when you have a baby
(.pdf 88Kb)General Information
How to make a complaint or raise your concerns (easy read version)
If you are unhappy about something in the hospital, we want you to tell us.
(.pdf 68Kb)Physiotherapy
Humeral (Shoulder) Fracture
Information to assist you in returning back to normal following your shoulder fracture.
(.pdf 43Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Hydrocele Repair
Information for parents/carers whose child is having a hydrocele repair.
(.pdf 36Kb)Gynaecology
Hysteroscopic Resection of Uterine Polyps and Fibroids
Treatment to remove polyps or fibroids from the uterus.
(.pdf 34Kb)Gynaecology
Hysteroscopy, Dilation and Curettage, Polypectomy and Cervical Cautery under General Anaesthetic
Information about these procedures, which are performed under a general anaesthetic.
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(.pdf 49Kb)Vascular Surgery
Iliac and Femoral Endarterectomy & Patch Plasty
An endarterectomy is an operation performed to reopen blocked arteries and to restore blood flow in the body (revascularization).
(.pdf 237Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Important Information About Your Operation - General Anaesthetic (Easy Read)
Important Information About Your Operation - General Anaesthetic (Easy Read)
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 208Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Important Information About Your Operation - Local Anaesthetic (Easy Read)
Important Information About Your Operation - Having a Local Anaesthetic (Easy Read version)
(.pdf 137Kb)Pregnancy
Induction of Labour - what it means
Induction of Labour - what it means
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 50Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Information for Parents/Carers on a Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy Procedure
This leaflet aims to provide information on why a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy are needed and it explains how the procedures are performed.
(.pdf 42Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Information for Parents/Carers on a Gastroscopy Procedure
This leaflet aims to provide information on why a gastroscopy is needed and it explains how the procedure is performed.
(.pdf 165Kb)Pregnancy
Information for patients after an inconclusive result on ultrasound scan
Information for patients after an inconclusive ultrasound result
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 803Kb)General Information
Information for Patients and Visitors
Summary of all aspects relating to visiting the hospital. Note: replaces the old Hospital Information Booklet.
(.pdf 32Kb)Pregnancy
Information for women who have had one previous caesarean section - post dates induction of labour
Information for women approaching or who have reached their due dates.
(.pdf 32Kb)Gynaecology
Information for women with pregnancy of unknown location that needs monitoring.
Ongoing care and management when an ultrasound scan does not show a pregnancy within the womb and pregnancy hormone levels are falling.
(.pdf 51Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Information on Steroids for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Information on Steroids for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
(.pdf 29Kb)General Information
Information to Help You After Your Baby Has Died (after 24 weeks gestation)
Information to Help You After Your Baby Has Died (after 24 weeks gestation)
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 29Kb)General Information
Information to Help You After Your Baby Has Died (under 24 weeks gestation)
Information to Help You After Your Baby Has Died (under 24 weeks gestation)
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 1044Kb)General Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia - operation to repair groin hernia
(.pdf 43Kb)Orthopaedic and Trauma
Instructions following application of a Cast
This leaflet is designed to inform you about the care of the cast or possible complications of having a plaster cast.
(.pdf 42Kb)Ophthalmology
Instructions for After Your Cataract Operation
Instructions for After Your Cataract Operation
(.pdf 43Kb)Ophthalmology
Instructions for After Your Glaucoma (Trabeculectomy) Operation
CROMER HOSPITAL ALLIES DAY PROCEDURE UNIT
Instructions and advice for when you go home.
(.pdf 57Kb)Thoracic Surgery
Intermittent Claudication due to Peripheral Vascular Disease
A narrowing or blockage of the main arteries that take blood to the legs.
(.pdf 51Kb)Vascular Surgery
Interventional Radiology Angioplasty and Stents
Angioplasty / stent information.
(.pdf 57Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Children)
Iron Content of Foods
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your child's diet.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 40Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Diet
Advice from National Institue for Health & Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the British Dietetic Association.
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(.pdf 48Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease - an illness which affects children's blood vessels.
(.pdf 34Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - Potassium: The Basics
Dietary advice sheet giving some general information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 48Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - Controlling Your Phosphate
Information sheet giving a quick guide to foods and drinks high in phosphate. It is not designed to be a substitute for speaking to a renal dietitian.
(.pdf 38Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - Controlling Your Potassium
Dietary advice sheet giving some general information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 157Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - Eating Out on a Renal Diet
Advice to help you choose sensibly when eating out.
(.pdf 69Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - Eating well if you have a small appetite and kidney disease
Dietary advice sheet giving some general information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 84Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - Eating well with a small appetite and diabetes with kidney disease
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 110Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - Fluid Control on Dialysis
Fluid control is important for maintaining your health when you have kidney disease.
(.pdf 75Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - Healthy Eating for Your Kidneys
This information sheet explains how altering your diet can help minimise the build-up of waste products to keep your kidneys working as well as they can, whilst keeping you feeling as well as possible.
(.pdf 52Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - Herbs and Spices
Herbs and spices can be added to your food to provide extra flavour in place of using salt
(.pdf 63Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - How to eat less salt with kidney disease
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet and advice for lower phosphate and potassium options.
(.pdf 64Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Kidney Disease - Sensible Slimming with Kidney Disease
Dietary advice
(.pdf 41Kb)Physiotherapy
Knee Fracture
Information to assist you in returning back to normal following your knee fracture.
(.pdf 188Kb)Physiotherapy
Knee Pain
Advice and exercises to help speed up your recovery and maximise the effects of physiotherapy.
L
(.pdf 44Kb)Urology
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Removal of one or both adrenal glands using keyhole surgery.
(.pdf 1657Kb)Urology
Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy in Men
Keyhole surgery to remove the entire bladder.
(.pdf 116Kb)Urology
Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy in Women
Keyhole surgery to remove the entire bladder.
(.pdf 37Kb)Gynaecology
Laparoscopic Surgery
keyhole surgery to detect gynaecological conditions such as ovarian cysts, endometriosis, fibroids and adhesions (scar tissue).
(.pdf 52Kb)Gynaecology
Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometrial (womb) Cancer
Keyhole surgery for womb cancer
(.pdf 37Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Laparoscopy Procedure (Discharge Advice)
Discharge Advice after Laparoscopy Procedure
(.pdf 48Kb)Vascular Surgery
Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
A new minimally invasive procedure for treating certain types of varicose veins.
(.pdf 49Kb)Dermatology
Latex Allergy
Information regarding allergic reaction to natural rubber latex
(.pdf 626Kb)Thoracic Surgery
Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy and Wedge Resection of the Lung (Removal of Part or All of the Lung)
Lobectomy, pneumonectomy and wedge resection of the lung (removal of part or all of the lung) operation information.
(.pdf 47Kb)Ophthalmology
Lucentis for Wet Macular Degeneration
Lucentis for Wet Macular Degeneration
(.pdf 122Kb)Physiotherapy
Lumber Spine Pain
Advice and exercises to help speed up your recovery and maximise the effects of physiotherapy.
M
(.pdf 44Kb)Dermatology
Macmillan Skin Cancer Nurses
The role of the Macmillan Skin Cancer Nurses and their Contact Details
(.pdf 141Kb)Gynaecology
Macroplastique Injection
Macroplastique Injection - Treatment for Urodynamic Stress Incontinence
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 37Kb)Radiology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Information Leaflet
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan - information leaflet.
(.pdf 80Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Children)
Management of Childhood Constipation
Management of Childhood Constipation
(.pdf 103Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Children)
Management of Toddler Diarrhoea
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your child's diet.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 33Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
Manipulation under Anaesthetic (MUA) of Fractured Nose (Manipulation / Straightening of Broken Nose)
Manipulation under aneasthetic (MUA) of Fractured Nose (manipulation / straightening of broken nose).
(.pdf 36Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
Mastoidectomy
Mastoidectomy - removal of infected mastoid bone from the ear.
(.pdf 54Kb)Thoracic Surgery
Mediastinoscopy (Examination of the Lymph Glands in the Chest)
Mediastinoscopy - operation for examination and biopsy of the lymph glands
(.pdf 50Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Metatarso Phalangeal Joint Fusion (MTPJ Fusion)
An operation to reduce pain and improve function in the joint of the big toe.
(.pdf 67Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Miscellaneous - Dementia and Food
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 112Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Miscellaneous - Dietary Advice if you have Hepatitis C
General information to help you make healthy choices about your food.
(.pdf 115Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Miscellaneous - Egg Free Cakes
Recipes for egg free cakes
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 42Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Miscellaneous - Fluids
Information fluid intake and what happens when you become dehydrated.
(.pdf 213Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Miscellaneous - Neutropenic Diet
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 55Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Miscellaneous - Planning a Vegetarian Diet
Planning a vegetarian diet to include a wide variety of foods to make sure you get all the nutrients you need.
(.pdf 68Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Miscellaneous - Understanding Food Labels
Food labels - advice on reading and understanding food labels.
(.pdf 69Kb)Pregnancy
Molar Pregnancy
A molar pregnancy is a rare complication. It happens when an egg and a sperm meet at fertilisation, but the cells do not grow in a way that can support a pregnancy.
(.pdf 138Kb)Pregnancy
Monitoring in Labour
Monitoring of a baby's heartbeat in labour.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 100Kb)Radiology
MRI Children's Information
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in child friendly format.
(.pdf 54Kb)Ophthalmology
My child needs glasses
The main reasons for prescribing glasses and how to obtain them.
N
(.pdf 214Kb)Pharmacy
Nebulised Colomycin
Leaflet explaining how to nebulise Colomycin
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 40Kb)
Neoprene Thumb Spica
An individually made splint to help reduce plain and swelling in the thumb.
(.pdf 43Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Not Passed Urine
Suggestions to help patients pass urine if they experience discomfort following a day procedure operation.
O
(.pdf 144Kb)Pregnancy
Obstetric Cholestasis (OC)
Condition where the flow of bile from the liver is reduced.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 33Kb)Norfolk Physiology Unit
Oesophageal Manometry
(Oesophageal manometry)
Oesophageal manometry
(.pdf 60Kb)Urology
One Stop Urology Clinic
Information about the different types of tests carried out in the One Stop Urology Clinic.
(.pdf 175Kb)Pregnancy
Operative Vaginal Delivery - Forceps and Ventouse
Operative Vaginal Delivery - Forceps and Ventouse
(.pdf 36Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Orchidopexy
Information for parents/carers whose child is having an open orchidopexy
(.pdf 39Kb)General Information
Oval 8 Finger Splint
A splint to stabilise and align the small joints of the finger.
(.pdf 46Kb)Gynaecology
Overactive Bladder
Information and advice about the range of treatments available.
(.pdf 43Kb)General Information
Overseas Visitors Requiring Treatment
The law requires every NHS Trust to check all patients who are newly referred or have been admitted to hospital to determine whether they are entitled to free NHS hospital treatment. This leaflet is designed to help you to understand this process.
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(.pdf 54Kb)General Information
A Pain Management Programme (PMP)
How a pain management programme can help patients with chronic pain.
(.pdf 47Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Pain Relief After your Operation (Day Procedure)
Information for Day Procedure patients.
(.pdf 45Kb)Gynaecology
Painful Bladder Syndrome and Interstitial Cystitis
A chronic inflammation of the bladder wall.
(.pdf 36Kb)Radiotherapy
Palliative Brain Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is the careful use of high energy radiation to treat cancer.
(.pdf 36Kb)Radiotherapy
Palliative Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is the careful use of high energy radiation to treat cancer.
(.pdf 73Kb)General Information
PALs (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) - Easy Read
Easy Read leaflet about the information and advice that the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALs) provides.
(.pdf 36Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
Panendoscopy
Panendoscopy - examination of the voicebox under General Aneasthetic (GA) .
(.pdf 43Kb)Dermatology
Patch Testing Information
Tests to find out if your Eczema/Dermatitis is caused by an allergy to substances in contact with your skin.
(.pdf 43Kb)General Information
Other Languages... Patient Information Leaflets in Languages Other Than English
How to obtain a patient information leaflet in the language of your choice.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 92Kb)General Information
Patient Information Leaflets in Languages other than English (Slovak)
Patient Information Leaflets in Languages other than English (Slovak)
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 38Kb)Risk and Infection Control
Patients Affected by Clostridium Difficile (Cdiff) Infection
Information for patients affected by Clostridium Difficile (Cdiff)
(.pdf 38Kb)Risk and Infection Control
Patients Affected by Clostridium Difficile Infection (Cdiff) LARGE PRINT
Information leaflet for patients affected by Clostridium Difficile infection
(.pdf 35Kb)Renal
Permcath for Patients
Permcath is a flexible plastic tube that can be put into a vein just below the neck. The tube can then be used for haemodialysis.
(.pdf 138Kb)Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy for Bowel Problems
Information that explains how physiotherapy can help with bowel problems
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 38Kb)Physiotherapy
A Physiotherapy Guide for Patients Having Surgery
Advice to help with breathing problems before and after your operation.
(.pdf 59Kb)Gastroenterology
Picolax for afternoon appointment
Afternoon appointment information for patients taking Picolax
(.pdf 57Kb)Gastroenterology
Picolax for morning appointment
Morning appointment information for patients taking Picolax
(.pdf 47Kb)Pregnancy
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (P.C.O.S.)
A condition which affects a woman's menstrual cycle, fertility and hormones.
(.pdf 36Kb)Gynaecology
Post Menopausal Bleeding Clinic (PMB Clinic)
Patient Information on the Post Menopausal Bleeding Clinic.
(.pdf 34Kb)Renal
Post Operative Care Following Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
Post Operative Care Following Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
(.pdf 64Kb)Gynaecology
Post Procedure Advice Following Punch Biopsy
Removal of a small sample of tissue for further investigation.
(.pdf 35Kb)Gynaecology
Post Treatment Advice Following Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ)
Removal of abnormal tissue from the cervix.
(.pdf 37Kb)Ophthalmology
Post-procedure Intravitreal Triamcincolone Injection
Post-procedure Intravitreal Triamcincolone Injection
(.pdf 33Kb)Ophthalmology
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Posterior Vitreous Detachment - detachment of the retina (eye).
(.pdf 34Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Pregnancy - Common Food Problems during pregnancy
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 71Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Pregnancy - Healthy Eating
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 75Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Pregnancy - Iron intake during pregnancy
Iron intake - diet sheet and advice to help increase the amount of iron in your diet during pregnancy.
(.pdf 43Kb)Pregnancy
Pregnancy Oral Glucose Test (POGTT)
A test for pregnant women to check that the amount of sugar in their blood is not too high+
(.pdf 141Kb)Pregnancy
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
Information for pregnant and post-natal women on pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 35Kb)General Information
Preparing for Discharge
Information that you may find useful when you have gone home.
(.pdf 27Kb)Radiotherapy
Preparing for Radiotherapy to the Prostate
Instructions to prepare for your CT simulator appointment and every daily radiotherapy treatment.
(.pdf 46Kb)Pregnancy
Preventing A Blood Clot Whilst Pregnant or After Birth
Information for women found to be at a higher risk than average of developing a blood clot and treatment to reduce the risk.
(.pdf 61Kb)Haematology
Preventing Hospital Associated Blood Clots
This leaflet explains more about blood clots that can form after illness and surgery.
(.pdf 43Kb)General Information
Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers - information for patients on prevention of pressure ulcers.
(.pdf 47Kb)General Information
Primary Hip and Knee Replacement - Norwich Enhanced Recovery Programme (NERP)
Information about the enhanced recovery programme to shorten your stay in hospital , without compromising your recovery.
(.pdf 88Kb)General Information
Promoting Privacy and Dignity
Information regarding single sex accommodation.
(.pdf 42Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Pseudomonas Respiratory Infections in Children and Young People
Pseudomonas Respiratory Infections
(.pdf 41Kb)Haematology
Pulmonary Embolism - A Patients Guide
A Patients Guide to treatment for a Pulmonary Embolism.
R
(.pdf 49Kb)Gynaecology
Radical Hysterectomy for Cancer of the Cervix
Information about the operation and what to expect after you go home.
(.pdf 786Kb)Urology
Radical prostatectomy
Radical prostatectomy - removal of the prostate gland and associated lymph nodes.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 95Kb)Audiology
Real Ear Measurements (REMs)
REMs - A simple test used when fitting or adjusting a hearing aid.
(.pdf 53Kb)Vascular Surgery
Recurrent Varicose Vein Surgery
Varicose veins can recur even after entirely satisfactory surgical treatment. Reasons
(.pdf 46Kb)Medicine for the Elderly
Reducing Patient Falls Whilst in Hospital
Advice on how to reduce falls for patients, carers and relatives.
(.pdf 50Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Removal of Metalwork Surgery (Upper Limb)
Information for patients who are having an operation to remove metalwork from their hand or arm.
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(.pdf 50Kb)General Information
Seeing a Clinical Psychologist in a Health Setting
Information about Clinical Psychologists working in adult health and child health settings.
(.pdf 76Kb)Ophthalmology
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Procedure to improve eye pressure control.
(.pdf 111Kb)Haematology
Semen Analysis
Fertility Investigation - this leaflet should be read at least 7 days before your sample delivery appointment date.
(.pdf 36Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
Septorhinoplasty
Septorhinoplasty - operation for unblocking of the nasal passages.
(.pdf 178Kb)Physiotherapy
Shoulder Pain
Advice and exercises to help speed up your recovery and maximise the effects of physiotherapy.
(.pdf 42Kb)Clinical Investigation Unit
Sick Day Rules
Sick Day Rules - Information for patients taking long-term steroid therapy.
(.pdf 39Kb)Diabetes
Sick Day Rules
Sick Day Rules - information for patients taking long term steriod therapy.
(.pdf 35Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
Sleep Nasendoscopy
Sleep nasendoscopy - examination of the air passages under general anaesthetic to identify the cause of snoring.
(.pdf 44Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Spinal Anaesthetic
Spinal Anaesthetic - information for day case patients who have had a spinal anaesthetic.
(.pdf 46Kb)Neurophysiology
Spinal Cord Monitoring
Information to help patients understand how their spinal cord is monitered during back surgery.
(.pdf 40Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Squint Surgery (for children)
A corrective operation to improve the appearance of the eye alignment.
(.pdf 48Kb)Ophthalmology
Steroid Therapy
How steroids can help with different types of disease, including thyroid eye disease.
(.pdf 48Kb)Ophthalmology
Strabismus (Squints in Children)
Information for Parents/Carers about Strabismus (Squints in Children)
(.pdf 35Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
Sub Mucous Resection (SMR )
Sub Mucous Resection (SMR ) - Nasal surgery for sinusitis.
(.pdf 53Kb)Orthopaedic and Trauma
Surgical Fixation of Hand and Wrist Fractures
Surgical Fixation of Hand and Wrist Fractures
(.pdf 53Kb)Physiotherapy
Surgical Fixation of Hand and Wrist Fractures
Surgical Fixation of Hand and Wrist Fractures
(.pdf 30Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Symptom Control - Diet and Migraine
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 69Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Symptom Control - Dietary advice for people with gout
Gout - diet sheet and advice to help reduce problems for patients with gout.
(.pdf 40Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Symptom Control - Dry Mouth
Dietary advice sheet giving general information to help make eating and drinking easier.
(.pdf 40Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Symptom Control - Feeling Sick
Dietary advice sheet gives some general information to help make eating and drinking easier.
(.pdf 39Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Symptom Control - Sore Mouth
Dietary advice sheet giving general information to help make eating and drinking easier.
(.pdf 32Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Symptom Control - Taste Changes
Dietary advice sheet giving general information to help make eating and drinking easier.
T
(.pdf 61Kb)Ophthalmology
Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)
Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)
(.pdf 42Kb)Ophthalmology
Temporal Artery Biopsy (TAB)
Temporal Artery Biopsy (TAB) Information Sheet
(.pdf 50Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Tennis Elbow
A painful condition which affects the outside part of the elbow bone.
(.pdf 50Kb)Gynaecology
Tension Free Vaginal Tape (TVT)
Information about Urodynamic stress incontinence
(.pdf 44Kb)Gynaecology
Tension Free Vaginal Tape (TVT) with Prolapse Surgery
Information about stress incontinence and uterine or vaginal prolapse
(.pdf 51Kb)Gynaecology
Tension Free Vaginal Tape Obturator (TVTO)
Tension Free Vaginal Tape Obturator (TVTO) procedure for stress incontinence.
(.pdf 192Kb)Pregnancy
Testing for Down's Syndrome During Pregnancy
Testing for Down's Syndrome During Pregnancy
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 215Kb)Pregnancy
Third or Fourth Degree Perineal Tear
Perineal Tear during childbirth
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 41Kb)Pregnancy
Threatened Miscarriage
An ongoing pregnancy associated with vaginal bleeding is called a threatened miscarriage.
(.pdf 35Kb)
Thumb Spica After a Steroid Injection
This splint is intended to keep your thumb still during the first 24 hours after a steroid injection to keep the steroid in place within the joint.
(.pdf 81Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Children)
Toddler Food Refusal
Some general information to help make the recommended changes to your child's diet.
(.pdf 34Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
Tonsillectomy (Adult)
Tonsillectomy - operation to remove the tonsils (adult).
(.pdf 34Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
Tonsillectomy (Child)
Tonsillectomy - operation to remove the tonsils (child).
(.pdf 44Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Tonsillectomy (Child)
Information for parents/carers whose child is having a Tonsillectomy.
(.pdf 168Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Tonsillectomy - Bleeding After Tonsillectomy
Discharge Advice for Parents
(.pdf 57Kb)Gynaecology
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Operation to remove the uterus by keyhole surgery (minimal access surgery).
(.pdf 46Kb)Ophthalmology
Trabeculectomy Pre-Operative Information
CROMER HOSPITAL ALLIES DAY PROCEDURE UNIT
(.pdf 45Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Transition to the Adult Gastroenterology Team
Information explaining about the transition process of your care to the adult gastroenterology team.
(.pdf 37Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
Transnasal Oesophagoscopy
Transnasal Oesophagoscopy - examination of the oesophagus and throat.
(.pdf 44Kb)Orthopaedic and Trauma
Trapeziectomy
An operation to relieve pain from Osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb.
(.pdf 39Kb)Gynaecology
Treatment of Heavy Periods with a Mirena®
A Mirena® is a small T-shaped plastic device that slowly releases levonorgestrel (like the natural hormone progesterone) to help make menstrual periods lighter and less painful.
(.pdf 59Kb)Orthopaedic and Trauma
Trigger Finger/Thumb Release
Treatment options for Trigger Finger/Thumb Release
(.pdf 36Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
Trimming of Inferior Turbinates
Trimming of inferior turbinates - surgery to remove the lining of the nasal passages.
U
(.pdf 39Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Umbilical Hernia
Information for parents/carers whose child is having an Umbilical Hernia repair
(.pdf 38Kb)Clinical Investigation Unit
Update for patients receiving Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis
Information on Osteonecrosis, a rare side effect associated with very high doses of Bisphosphonates.
(.pdf 36Kb)Ear Nose and Throat
UPPP (Surgery on the Tonsils and Upper Palate to Improve Snoring)
UPPP - surgery on the tonsils and upper palate to improve snoring.
(.pdf 38Kb)Gynaecology
Urinary Stress Incontinence
Information and advice about the range of treatments available.
(.pdf 33Kb)Gynaecology
Urodynamic Study
A test to find the cause of urinary symptoms or bladder problems.
(.pdf 44Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Use of Propranolol for Capillary Haemangioma of Infancy
A treatment to help reduce capillary haemangiomas (often called a birthmark).
(.pdf 49Kb)Pregnancy
Using Water for Labour and Birth
Information for women choosing to labour/or give birth in water either at home or hospital.
(.pdf 36Kb)Gynaecology
Uterine Endometrial Ablation Treatment
A surgical procedure for the treatment of heavy periods.
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(.pdf 129Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Vaccine Information for Children with Rheumatological Conditions
Vaccine Information for Children with Rheumatological Conditions
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 173Kb)Pregnancy
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 48Kb)Day Procedure Unit
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Implant
VNS Implant - small medical device to send electrical impulses to the left vagus nerve in the neck to help prevent seizures.
(.pdf 48Kb)Thoracic Surgery
Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Keyhole surgery where investigations can be performed to identify, diagnose and treat many types of chest and lung problems.
(.pdf 39Kb)Speech and Language Therapy
Videofluoroscopy
A moving X-ray to diagnose patients with swallowing difficulties.
(.pdf 130Kb)
Videofluoroscopy (Easy Read Version)
A moving X-ray to diagnose patients with swallowing difficulties.
(.pdf 127Kb)Speech and Language Therapy
Videofluoroscopy (Easy Read Version)
A moving X-ray to diagnose patients with swallowing difficulties.
(.pdf 64Kb)Ophthalmology
Visual Field Defect (Homonymous Hemianopia)
Visual Field Defect (Homonymous Hemianopia) Information for Stroke Patients)
(.pdf 54Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Vitamins - Zinc Content of Foods
General information to help you make the recommended changes to your diet.
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 41Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Vitamins and Minerals - Calcium and Bone Health
General information on how to make the recommended changes to your diet.
(.pdf 45Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Vitamins and Minerals - Calcium Content of Foods
Calcium - dietary advice sheet gives some general information to help understand the calcium content of food.
(.pdf 53Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Vitamins and Minerals - Improving Your Iron Intake
Improving Your Iron Intake
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(.pdf 133Kb)Clinical Investigation Unit
Water Deprivation Test
A test to establish pituitary hormone production
(.pdf 75Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Weight Reducing - Giving up Smoking and Managing Your Weight
Giving up smoking and managing weight.
(.pdf 45Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Weight Reducing - Sensible Slimming
Slimming - a guide to sensible slimming.
(.pdf 56Kb)Nutrition and Dietetics (Adults)
Weight Reducing - Your guide to healthy eating whilst taking Orlistat (Xenical)
Orlistat - (Xenical) - general information on how to make changes to your diet.
(.pdf 39Kb)Medicine for the Elderly
Welcome to the Medicine for the Elderly Ward
Information on admission to the Medicine for the Elderly Wards
Currently Under Review
(.pdf 45Kb)Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Welcome to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Information to help you while your baby is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
(.pdf 46Kb)Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Welcome to Room 3 (Special Care Nursery)
Information about the Special Care Nursery
(.pdf 334Kb)General Information
Welcome to your Ward
Information to familiarise patients with their Ward.
(.pdf 42Kb)Paediatric Medicine
What to do in a Severe Asthma Attack
What to do in a Severe Asthma Attack - information on how to detect and treat a severe attack of asthma.
(.pdf 131Kb)Physiotherapy
Whiplash Pain
Advice and exercises to help speed up your recovery and maximise the effects of physiotherapy.
(.pdf 40Kb)Oncology
Who are the Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Team
Information about the hospital palliative care team
(.pdf 80Kb)Audiology
Why does my child dislike loud sounds (Hyperacusis)
A dislike of sounds, sometimes termed "Hyperacusis"
(.pdf 86Kb)Pregnancy
Wrist and Hand Pain During and After Pregnancy
Information about Wrist and Hand Pain During and After Pregnancy.
(.pdf 110Kb)Physiotherapy
Wrist Fracture
Information to assist you in returning back to normal following your wrist fracture.
(.pdf 34Kb)
Wrist Support for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This splint is intended to reduce your night symptoms by preventing excessive flexion or extension at the wrist during sleep.
Y
(.pdf 274Kb)Paediatric Medicine
Your Asthma (A Booklet for Teenagers)
Your Asthma (A Booklet for Teenagers)
Our Vision: