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Patient information

The directory holds patient information leaflets produced by the Trust along with resources from other NHS bodies and health organisations. These leaflets are not meant to replace the information discussed between you and your doctor, but can act as a starting point for such a discussion or as a useful reminder of the key points.

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Format Title
External Link Shared haemodialysis care (Kidney Care UK)
Leaflet Shared-care in haemodialysis
Leaflet Shin lacerations: aftercare advice
Leaflet Short Synacthen Test
Leaflet Short Synacthen Test with 17 OH progesterone
Leaflet Shoulder arthroscopy
External Link Shoulder dystocia: information for you
Leaflet Shoulder Impingement Syndrome and Acromioclavicular Pain: arthroscopic surgery
Leaflet Shoulder replacement: resurfacing arthroplasty
External Leaflet Signia Contrast digital hearing aids (visually impaired)
External Leaflet Signia Contrast: information about your hearing aid
External Leaflet Signia Stretta: your hearing aid information booklet
Leaflet Silicone gel
External Link Simple orchidectomy (surgical removal of a testis)
External Link Simple steps to healthy feet if you've got diabetes
External Link Simple steps to keep you safe during your hospital stay (NHS England)
External Link Skin care in renal transplant patients
Leaflet Skin surgery
External Link SNAAP (Special Needs Advisory and Activities Project)
External Link Snoring Information Guides
External Link SNP array
Leaflet Spinal anaesthetic for a day operation or procedure: aftercare advice
External Link Spinal strokes
Leaflet Splinting for patients with neurological injury
Leaflet Squint surgery for children and adults
Leaflet Stable fractures (breaks) of the spine
Leaflet Steam inhalation after surgery
External Link Steps Worldwide: parents guides
Leaflet Sterilisation during caesarean birth
Leaflet Steroid injections for shoulder and elbow pain
External Link Stimulating the spinal cord to help with pain: information for patients
Leaflet Stopping infection in hospital (Easy Read and Text only) Easy Read
Leaflet Strabismus (squint) explained
External Link Stroke Association
Leaflet Subacromial shoulder pain
External Link Support for breathing problems: information for people with or affected by motor neurone disease
External Link Support for people who are d/Deaf or deafblind (Kent County Council)
Leaflet Supported Self Management for patients who have had bowel cancer
Leaflet Supported self-management for thyroid cancer patients
Leaflet Surgery for testicular cancer
Leaflet Surgery in the mouth: aftercare advice
Leaflet Surgical wound care advice following your arterio-venous fistula ligation
Leaflet Surgical wound care advice following your upper limb procedure
Leaflet Sweat test
Leaflet Syringe pump
Leaflet Taking an impression (mould) of your ear
External Link Talipes / Clubfoot: The Parents' Guide (STEPS)
External Link TB, BCG vaccine and your baby: immunisation the safest way to protect your child
Leaflet Tear drainage surgery (DCR - dacryocystorhinostomy)
External Link Teenage Cancer Trust