Patient resources
We have a range of patient information to support you.
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Advice about skin care, sun protection and skin cancer after an organ transplant
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Information about vascular disease and procedures (The Circulation Foundation – UK vascular charity)
This is tagged with the categories: Vascular -
Your stay – bedside information for patients
This is tagged with the categories: Patient experience -
Looking after your skin during radiotherapy treatment
Radiotherapy skin reactions leaflet produced byThe Society & College of Radiographers.
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Having keyhole surgery to remove lymph glands
Please note: this lealfet should only be used as authorised as a member of the Gynaecology Health Care Team.
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Taking methotrexate for skin conditions
This is tagged with the categories: Dermatology -
Having an open nephroureterectomy
This is tagged with the categories: Urology -
Aftercare for the fracture of the head of the radius bone in your elbow
This is tagged with the categories: Emergency department -
Breast screening: the AgeX trial
Information about research being carried out into screening women outside of the 50-70 years age range.
This is tagged with the categories: Breast imaging -
Breast screening: partial or incomplete mammography
Available in HTML
This is tagged with the categories: Breast imaging -
Breast screening: helping women decide
This is tagged with the categories: Breast imaging -
Breast screening: breast implant guidelines
Available in HTML
This is tagged with the categories: Breast imaging -
Breast screening: an easy guide (Easy Read)
This is tagged with the categories: Breast imaging -
You and your anaesthetic – preparing for your surgery
The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the UK. Their website contains information for you and your carers about anaesthesia, which will help you prepare for an anaesthetic.
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The Haemophilia Society
UK wide charity for everyone affected by a bleeding disorder. Whether you or someone in your family has been recently diagnosed, you have been living with a bleeding disorder for many years, or you simply want to find out more.
This is tagged with the categories: Haematology -
Flu vaccination – who should have it and why
Includes information for children and pregnant women.
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DCR surgery for blocked tear duct (large print)
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Leicestershire Nutrition & Dietetic Service (LNDS)
This site has been developed to meet the needs of LNDS staff, health professionals, patients, carers and the public across Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Children and young people with autism – visiting Leicester’s Hospitals
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Newborn hearing screening
The newborn hearing screening test helps identify babies who have permanent hearing loss as early as possible. This means parents can get the support and advice they need right from the start.
This is tagged with the categories: Maternity