
Patient Information Leaflets
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Urinary or renal tract ultrasound
What happens during an ultrasound examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreUrinary problems immediately after childbirth
This leaflet gives you information, advice and exercises if you have been experiencing urinary (peeing) problems since having your baby.
Read moreUrinary tract infections (UTIs) in children
Explains what a UTI is, how the infection is confirmed and treated, and gives some helpful suggestions to aid your child’s recovery at home
Read moreUrine sample for C-Peptide / Creatinine ratio
Instructions for a test is to check whether or not your body is naturally producing any insulin
Read moreUrodynamic studies
This leaflet is for women undergoing urodynamic studies – these are investigations carried out to identify the cause of the bladder symptoms that you are currently experiencing. The tests assist us in diagnosing and treating your condition.
Read moreUrodynamic study (Urology)
For patients visiting the Urology Procedures department for a urodynamic study to assess your urinary problem
Read moreUrology patient initiated follow-up (PIFU)
Explains what the Urology Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
Read moreUse of restraint mitts and freedom splints in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Explains how and why patients may wear restraint mitts and freedom splints in ICU.
Read moreUseful Apps for cancer patients
A list of apps, from external organisation, that you and your family may find helpful
Read moreUseful contact numbers
This leaflet is for pregnant women, partners and new parents, to access for support during or after pregnancy.
Read moreUseful contacts after leaving hospital (Occupational Therapy)
Contact details for resources, walking aids and support following discharge from hospital
Read moreUseful organisations and support groups for people with eye / sight conditions
Contact details for organisations and support groups (eyes)
Read moreUseful resources during pregnancy
Congratulations on your pregnancy! This information is a list of useful resources to help you develop a relationship with your baby and learn more about feeding and safe sleeping.
Read moreUsing the Milk Ladder to reintroduce milk and dairy (in children)
How to use the Milk Ladder to reintroduce milk and dairy to infants and children with a delayed cow’s milk allergy -known as a ‘non-IgE mediated’ milk allergy
Read moreUsing the telephone with hearing aids
Useful guide for learning how to use the telephone with your hearing aids
Read moreUsing vaginal dilators after pelvic radiotherapy
Guide to using vaginal dilators following pelvic radiotherapy
Read moreUterine artery embolisation (UAE) to treat obstetric haemorrhage
This information is about a procedure called uterine artery embolisation (UAE), which can be used to treat ongoing excessive bleeding from the uterus (womb) following birth. This leaflet may be given to you before or after the procedure to give you a better understanding of what has been done and why.
Read moreUterine fibroid embolisation aftercare advice
Advice following embolisation of uterine fibroids
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