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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 What is cell salvage?
Leaflet What is implant breast reconstruction?
Leaflet What is Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction?
External Link What is MS? (Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Leaflet What to do if you think you are in preterm labour
External Link What to expect at your annual foot check
External Link What to expect when you have an elective caesarean birth (Labour Pains)
Leaflet What will happen following my ERCP?
External Link What you need to know about leaving hospital Easy Read
External Link Whooping cough and pregnancy: your questions answered on how to help protect your baby
External Link Why is foot care important for people with PAD?
Leaflet Women's Health Counselling Service
External Link Worried about an adult? noticing is not nosiness
External Link Worried about an adult? noticing is not nosiness (alternative languages)
External Link Worried about an adult? noticing is not nosiness (BSL friendly version / Text Only)
Leaflet Wound care advice
Leaflet Wound care after surgery
External Link You and your anaesthetic (Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA))
Leaflet You and your personal information
External Link You are leaving hospital: moving or returning to another place of care
External Link You are leaving hospital: returning home
Leaflet You care, we care
External Leaflet You need to look after your skin in hospital (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
External Link Your abdominal aortic aneurysm screening appointment (NHS Inform patient video)
External Link Your annual health check: what it is and why it's important (Easy Read video) Easy Read
External Link Your asthma action plan
External Link Your baby's hearing test at Children's Audiology
External Link Your baby's movements in pregnancy: information for you
Leaflet Your baby's visit to the Audiology Clinic
Leaflet Your breast cancer follow-up
Leaflet Your child's autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appointment
External Link Your child's autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appointment (patient video)
External Link Your child's general anaesthetic
External Link Your choice where to have your baby ..... (NHS)
Leaflet Your choices if your heart stops (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
External Link Your data matters to the NHS (NHS England)
Leaflet Your discharge from hospital following pregnancy loss over 16 weeks
External Link Your guide to pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders (British Thyroid Foundation)
External Link Your Home Library Service (Kent County Council)
External Link Your mental health after the birth (Tommy's)
Leaflet Your Multidisciplinary Cancer Team (MDT)
Leaflet Your recovery after your time in Critical Care
External Leaflet Your rights about your personal information (Easy Read) Easy Read
External Link Your rights under the Accessible Information Standard
External Link Your spinal anaesthetic (Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA))
Leaflet Your visit to the Dermatology Clinic