Patient Information
On this page you will be able to find Patient Information for different services we provide, to help keep you informed and up-to-date on the latest information about your care or procedure.
The Patient Information is listed below, by either Title or Department.
Please note that this page is currently under development, therefore if you cannot find the leaflet you are looking for, please contact your healthcare professional for further advice.
Patient Information Leaflets by Title
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pdf A Guide to Diet and Chronic Kidney Disease (650 KB)
pdf Abdominal Breathing Practice (515 KB)
pdf Active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBT) (453 KB)
pdf Acute Pain leaflet (and Patient Satisfaction Questions) (455 KB)
pdf Adenoidectomy - Information for parents (511 KB)
pdf Administration of Anti D following bleeding in early pregnancy (617 KB)
pdf Adult Oral Suction (Yankeur/ soft catheter) (690 KB)
pdf Advanced hip exercises (540 KB)
pdf Advice and exercises following Major Gynaecological Surgery (1019 KB)
pdf Advice and exercises following Neck Dissection/ Major Head and Neck surgery (420 KB)
pdf Advice and exercises for Microfracture of the knee (761 KB)
pdf Advice for Managing Spinal Braces in the Community (446 KB)
pdf Advice for Patients following Blood Transfusion (614 KB)
pdf Advice for Patients having Eye Shields (497 KB)
pdf Advice for Patients with hand pain and stiffness (612 KB)
pdf After your antibiotic drug challenge (532 KB)
pdf After your Caesarean section (209 KB)
pdf After your Epidural/ Spinal Anaesthetic (221 KB)
pdf Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Eye Injections (755 KB)
pdf Alcohol and smoking advice (709 KB)
pdf Anaesthetic Information for Pregnant Women with a High Body Mass Index (462 KB)
pdf Angioplasty and Stenting (487 KB)
pdf Aqueous Iodine Oral Solution BP (679 KB)
pdf Asthma/ Wheeze Management Plan - Paediatrics (813 KB)
pdf Atrial Fibrillation ablation information sheet (568 KB)
pdf Autogenic drainage (400 KB)
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pdf Babies who may be at risk of Group B Streptococcus infection (412 KB)
pdf Being Open and the Duty of Candour (621 KB)
pdf Bereavement information for family and/or next of kin during COVID-19 (462 KB)
pdf Bereavement support following the death of your baby (1.04 MB)
pdf Birch Unit Discharge Following Biopsy (531 KB)
pdf Birch Unit Discharge Following Perkustay/ Pleurex Drain (532 KB)
pdf Birch Unit Discharge Following Surgery (625 KB)
pdf Bladder Care in Labour (702 KB)
pdf Bladder Neck Incision (BNI) (736 KB)
pdf Blood monitoring and Carbohydrate diary - for patients on insulin (729 KB)
pdf Blood Pleurodesis (379 KB)
pdf Bone Biopsy Under CT Guidance (473 KB)
pdf Botulinum Toxin Injections for Blepharospasm (517 KB)
pdf Brain Injury information - for relatives/carers (675 KB)
pdf Breath Hold - Radiotherapy (604 KB)
pdf Breathing pattern disorder (397 KB)
pdf Bronchiectasis in Adults (480 KB)
pdf Bronchiectasis in Children (393 KB)
pdf Bronchoscopy with sedation (623 KB)
pdf Bronchoscopy without sedation (607 KB)
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pdf Cancer Psychology service (485 KB)
pdf Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) (514 KB)
pdf Care of your Collar (705 KB)
pdf Cauda Equina Syndrome (422 KB)
pdf Cautery to the Cervix - Your colposcopy procedure (621 KB)
pdf Cervical Polyp - Your colposcopy procedure (625 KB)
pdf Chaperones and Children (372 KB)
pdf Chest Clearance - Adults (516 KB)
pdf Chest Clearance - Paediatrics (600 KB)
pdf Cholesteatoma and Combined Approach Tympanoplasty (772 KB)
pdf Choosing where to have your baby (402 KB)
pdf Chronic Pain : what is it? (399 KB)
pdf Circumcision (child) (713 KB)
pdf Claiming travel costs when visiting your baby (612 KB)
pdf Cleanliness and Preventing Infection (905 KB)
pdf Clostridium Difficile (C.diff) (610 KB)
pdf Coeliac Disease - A Gluten Free Diet (1.10 MB)
pdf Colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy (627 KB)
pdf Colposcopy Service - Treatment (623 KB)
pdf Combined Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy/Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (627 KB)
pdf Comments, Compliments, Concerns & Complaints (533 KB)
pdf Comments, Compliments and Complaints (How are we doing?) - easy read (1.61 MB)
pdf Coping with nausea and sickness (545 KB)
pdf Core Stability 1 - Physiotherapy (703 KB)
pdf Core Stability 2 - Physiotherapy (775 KB)
pdf Corticosteroid Injection (540 KB)
pdf Cryotherapy of the Cervix - Your colposcopy procedure (622 KB)
pdf Cystectomy and bladder reconstruction (Female) (792 KB)
pdf Cystectomy and bladder reconstruction (Male) (808 KB)
pdf Cystoscopy and Bladder Stone Crushing (Endoscopic or cystolitholapaxy) (817 KB)
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pdf Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - a guide for patients (622 KB)
pdf Dental Extractions Advice - Information for parents (510 KB)
pdf Diabetes and feeding your baby (384 KB)
pdf Diagnostic Ureteroscopy and biopsy +/- laser ablation (722 KB)
pdf Diet and Endometriosis (526 KB)
pdf Digital Medical Retina - Diagnostic Clinic (DMRD Clinic) (532 KB)
pdf Direct Brow Lift Operation (Correction of Brow Ptosis) (431 KB)
pdf Discharge advice following positive oral food challenge or supervised feed (534 KB)
pdf Discharge advice following negative oral food challenge or supervised feed (620 KB)
pdf Discharge Advice Following your Surgery - Gynaecology (490 KB)
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pdf Eating when it is more difficult (813 KB)
pdf Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) (509 KB)
pdf EEG (Electroencephalogram) easy read (635 KB)
pdf Efudix Treatment at the Alex (509 KB)
pdf Egg desensitisation (656 KB)
pdf Emergency Department (ED) - Worcestershire Royal Hospital (561 KB)
pdf Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit (EGAU) (449 KB)
pdf Emergency Treatment of Food Protein induced Enterocolitis (FPIES) Reactions (526 KB)
pdf Endometrial Biopsy (528 KB)
pdf Endometriosis: deep disease (614 KB)
pdf Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) (801 KB)
pdf Enhanced Recovery Programme - Gynaecology (568 KB)
pdf Enhanced Recovery Programme booklet- General Surgery (554 KB)
pdf Enhanced Recovery Programme diary- General Surgery (431 KB)
pdf Electrophysiological studies and Catheter Ablation (1020 KB)
pdf ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography) (587 KB)
pdf ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography) with sedation (582 KB)
pdf Ethambutol and risk of optic nerve damage (632 KB)
pdf Exercises after Knee Surgery (628 KB)
pdf Exercises after your Hip Operation (724 KB)
pdf Exercise and type 1 diabetes (433 KB)
pdf Exercises for Bowed Vocal Cords (527 KB)
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pdf Facet Joint Denervation (397 KB)
pdf Falls Prevention in Hospital (626 KB)
pdf Feeding support after discharge for hospital or home birth during COVID-19 (700 KB)
pdf Feeding your new baby whilst in hospital (378 KB)
pdf Fitting Spinal Brace - Aspen Vista 464 TSO (623 KB)
pdf Fitting Spinal Brace - Jewett TLSO (665 KB)
pdf Flexible cystoscopy (758 KB)
pdf Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (with enema) (590 KB)
pdf Flexor Tendon Repair (576 KB)
pdf Flexor Tendon Repair to the Thumb (555 KB)
pdf Fluid Balance in Kidney Disease (633 KB)
pdf Fluorescein Angiography (516 KB)
pdf Following a higher chance combined screening or quad result (452 KB)
pdf Following hip fractures - Information for patients (1.01 MB)
pdf Food challenge test (623 KB)
pdf Food Challenge - Infant and Young Children (630 KB)
pdf Food Challenge - Young Person (708 KB)
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pdf Having an X-RAY - Information for children and adults with learning disabilities (1.13 MB)
pdf Healthy eating for weight control in young people (781 KB)
pdf Healthy weight advice (517 KB)
pdf Heart Failure Nurse Service (525 KB)
pdf Helping your child eat better (772 KB)
pdf High Fibre Diet for children (817 KB)
pdf High Protein and High Energy diet for children (856 KB)
pdf Hip Abduction Brace (1.04 MB)
pdf Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) (829 KB)
pdf Home baked milk introduction (640 KB)
pdf How to take Medications given along with your Chemotherapy (635 KB)
pdf HPV (Human Papilloma virus) - Colposcopy (624 KB)
pdf Hydrocele - Information for parents (509 KB)
pdf Hypoglycaemia - initial advice on how to treat low blood glucose levels (687 KB)
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pdf Information following your endoscopy procedure for suspected cancer (618 KB)
pdf Information on Cystic Fibrosis for Schools (666 KB)
pdf Ingressive Phonation (511 KB)
pdf Inguinal/ herniotomy/ hydrocoele ligation (712 KB)
pdf Initial dietary advice for children and young people with diabetes (690 KB)
pdf Insertion and Removal of a Vaginal Pessary (568 KB)
pdf Inspection of the bladder with a rigid instrument (Rigid cystoscopy) +/- bladder biopsy (817 KB)
pdf Insulin dose adjustment (1011 KB)
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pdf Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction (LD Flap) (674 KB)
pdf Lidocaine infusion - information for patients (521 KB)
pdf Local suppliers of daily living equipment - Occupation Therapy (551 KB)
pdf Localised (Image Guided) Excision Biopsy (705 KB)
pdf Localised (Image Guided) Wide Local Excision (706 KB)
pdf Loop Diathermy of the Cervix (LLETZ) - Your colposcopy procedure (625 KB)
pdf Low Phosphate Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease (771 KB)
pdf Low residue diet - Gynaecology (536 KB)
pdf Lower Leg Immobilisation - Information for patients (394 KB)
pdf Lumbar Nerve Root Block injection (397 KB)
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pdf Major duct excision (708 KB)
pdf Mallet Finger Injury (603 KB)
pdf Management of Ectopic Pregnancy (764 KB)
pdf Manipulation Under Anaesthetic (MUA) of your Knee (626 KB)
pdf Manipulation Under Anaesthetic (MUA) of your Shoulder/Capsular Release of your Shoulder (714 KB)
pdf Mastectomy with Implant Based Breast Reconstruction (665 KB)
pdf Medial Branch Block Injections for Facet Joint pain (394 KB)
pdf Medical Management of 1st Trimester Miscarriage (672 KB)
pdf Medicines derived from animal products (532 KB)
pdf Midline Insertion (656 KB)
pdf Mindful Exercises (531 KB)
pdf Miscarriage - what happens next? (549 KB)
pdf Mould Room - Head and Neck (614 KB)
pdf Moving on from the Intensive Care Unit (419 KB)
pdf MRI scan under oral sedation (654 KB)
pdf Mr Edmunds eyelid surgery (507 KB)
pdf Multiple Sclerosis - Exercises and Advice (903 KB)
pdf Myringotomy and Grommets - Information for parents (599 KB)
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pdf Nasogastric (NG) Tubes For Neonates (617 KB)
pdf Nasogastric (NG) Tubes For Paediatrics (534 KB)
pdf Neontal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) (723 KB)
pdf Neonatal Outreach team (388 KB)
pdf Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) Information for patients and visitors (484 KB)
pdf Non-invasive Ventilation for use at home (474 KB)
pdf Non surgical Management of Ruptured Achilles Tendon (735 KB)
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pdf Oesophageal dilatation (485 KB)
pdf Oesophageal Voice: How to do it (518 KB)
pdf Oesophageal Stent insertion (745 KB)
pdf Omalizumab for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria - Paediatrics (634 KB)
pdf Optical Urethrotomy (766 KB)
pdf Oral Allergy Syndrome (692 KB)
pdf Oral food challenge - Paediatrics (624 KB)
pdf Oral rehydration salts (659 KB)
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pdf Paediatric clinical psychology and diabetes (615 KB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Carbohydrate counting reference tables (1.23 MB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Contact Sheet (616 KB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Dietary advice for carbohydrate estimation (1.26 MB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Dietary advice household measures (665 KB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Dietary management of snacks (588 KB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Healthy Eating (986 KB)
pdf Paediatric Suction (Yankeur/ soft catheter - OP or NP) (699 KB)
pdf Pain Relief after Birth and while Breastfeeding (641 KB)
pdf Pain relief after Caesarean section (250 KB)
pdf Paracentesis of Ascites (527 KB)
pdf Parents Considering Giving Consent for a Post Mortem (656 KB)
pdf Parkinson's Disease - Exercises and Advice (1016 KB)
pdf Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU) - Department of Rheumatology (598 KB)
pdf Pelvic floor exercises for women (590 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Aspiration of Abscess (CT guided) (529 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Biopsy of Abdomen (CT guided) (540 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Biopsy of Abnormal Abdominal Lump (CT guided) (712 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Biopsy of Lung (CT guided) (715 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Drainage of Abscess (CT guided) (711 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Drainage of Abscess (Ultrasound guided) (523 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Liver Biopsy (CT guided) (713 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Liver Biopsy (Ultrasound guided) (521 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Nephrostomy (476 KB)
pdf Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) (779 KB)
pdf Phosphate Alternatives (653 KB)
pdf Phototherapy at Home - Information for parents/carers (634 KB)
pdf Physiotherapy advice following abdominal surgery (406 KB)
pdf Physiotherapy Outpatient Services (362 KB)
pdf Plantar Fasciitis - advice and exercises for patients (696 KB)
pdf Polyp or Fibroid removal under Local Anaesthetic via Myosure Hysteroscopy (534 KB)
pdf Post Botox Bladder Injections (606 KB)
pdf Postnatal Exercises and Advice (1.28 MB)
pdf Postural Hypotension (430 KB)
pdf Pregnancy of Unknown Location (617 KB)
pdf Pre-operative Pregnancy Testing (515 KB)
pdf Pre-operative Liver Shrinkage Diet (469 KB)
pdf Prepuceplasty - Information for parents (510 KB)
pdf Prepucioplasty (child) (712 KB)
pdf Pressure Ulcer Prevention (501 KB)
pdf Prevention of Thromboembolism - Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (616 KB)
pdf Prone lying - Information on why we lie a patient on their front (602 KB)
pdf Property Cleaning Advice (441 KB)
pdf Protecting your Baby from Low Blood Glucose (741 KB)
pdf Pulmonary Nodules (375 KB)
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pdf Radial Head/ Radial Neck Fractures (706 KB)
pdf Radical cystectomy (in men) with formation of an ileal conduit (768 KB)
pdf Radical cystectomy (in women) with formation of an ileal conduit (765 KB)
pdf Radical Prostatectomy with bilateral lymph node dissection (747 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy for Lymphoma (588 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy Information for Treatment for Bone Pain (579 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Anal/ Rectal area (658 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Bladder (591 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Brain (588 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Breast, Chest wall and Lymph Nodes (682 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Chest/ Lung area (575 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Head and Neck area (756 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Oesophagus (586 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Prostate (654 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Skin (591 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy Treatment at the Worcestershire Oncology Centre (1.04 MB)
pdf Radiotherapy Treatment at the Worcestershire Oncology Centre- Easy read (1.18 MB)
pdf Radiotherapy Treatment for Gynaecological Cancer (596 KB)
pdf Release of Excess Tension in the Vocal Tract (615 KB)
pdf Removal of epididymal cyst (729 KB)
pdf Repair of hydrocele (730 KB)
pdf Repair of an umbilical hernia (child) (712 KB)
pdf ReSPECT information leaflet - Hereford and Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (701 KB)
pdf Respiratory Dysphagia (572 KB)
pdf REZUM (Steam Ablation) treatment for Benign Protate enlargement (843 KB)
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pdf SABR to the Chest/ Lung Area - Radiotherapy (675 KB)
pdf SABR for Bone and Nodal Oligometastases (694 KB)
pdf Safety Information for Patients using a Walking frame (360 KB)
pdf Safety Information for Patients using Elbow Crutches (360 KB)
pdf Safety Information for Patients using Forearm Gutter Crutches (459 KB)
pdf Safety Information for Patients Using Sticks (359 KB)
pdf Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) (593 KB)
pdf Self-Administration of Pain Relief Medicines after Birth (634 KB)
pdf Self-directed Rehabilitation and Information pack (1.12 MB)
pdf Semi-permanent Micro Pigmentation of Nipple/Areola Complex and after care advice (644 KB)
pdf Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) (658 KB)
pdf Short Synacthen Test (346 KB)
pdf Shoulder and Neck Relaxation Exercises (509 KB)
pdf Shoulder Dislocation (762 KB)
pdf Shoulder Surface Replacement (723 KB)
pdf Simple Lymphatic Drainage (SLD) (702 KB)
pdf Sore or dry mouth (537 KB)
pdf Splinting service - Occupational Therapy (524 KB)
pdf Steps and stairs using crutches or sticks (556 KB)
pdf Steps and stairs using crutches or sticks (NWB) (605 KB)
pdf Stretching Exercises - Physiotherapy (948 KB)
pdf Stretching Exercises with assistance - Physiotherapy (1.10 MB)
pdf Student Coaching In Practice (SCIP) (560 KB)
pdf Subacromial Decompression - Advice and Exercises (612 KB)
pdf Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (541 KB)
pdf Sublingual Immunotherapy (538 KB)
pdf Supervised feed test - Paediatrics (633 KB)
pdf Supporting your baby's development less than 26 weeks (440 KB)
pdf Supporting your baby's development 26-28 weeks (441 KB)
pdf Supporting your baby's development 28-30 weeks (441 KB)
pdf Supporting your baby's development 30-32 weeks (440 KB)
pdf Supporting your baby's development 32-36 weeks (441 KB)
pdf Surgery for Cancer of the Oesophagus (661 KB)
pdf Surgery for Cancer of the Stomach (769 KB)
pdf Surgical Management of Miscarriage (674 KB)
pdf Swallow and Lymphoedema Exercises (838 KB)
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pdf Taking Your Baby Home from Hospital (813 KB)
pdf Taste for Pleasure (583 KB)
pdf TB Service Home Isolation policy (449 KB)
pdf Testosterone for Postmenopausal Women (613 KB)
pdf Therapeutic mammoplasty (717 KB)
pdf Therapy Advice when Non-Weight Bearing (943 KB)
pdf Therapy to help sensations to the skin feel more normal (556 KB)
pdf Tongue tie post procedure (577 KB)
pdf Topical PUVA Treatment at the Alex (514 KB)
pdf Total Hip Replacement (1.00 MB)
pdf Total Knee Replacement (1022 KB)
pdf Totally Implanted Central Venous Access Device (Port-a-Cath) (635 KB)
pdf Tranexamic Acid Mouthwash 5 percent (680 KB)
pdf Transrectal Ultrasound Scan and Biopsy (531 KB)
pdf Transrectal Ultrasound Scan and Biopsy of Prostate (1.03 MB)
pdf Trans Urethral resection Bladder Tumour (TURBT) (733 KB)
pdf Trans Urethral resection of the prostate (TURP) (922 KB)
pdf Treatment for MRSA and MSSA (548 KB)
pdf Treatment of Bartholin's Cyst/ Abscess (580 KB)
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pdf Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Biopsy (536 KB)
pdf Unexplained Injuries - Information for parents/carers (610 KB)
pdf Unicompartmental Knee replacement (UKR) (976 KB)
pdf Upper Lid Ptosis Surgery (418 KB)
pdf Upper limb exercise (752 KB)
pdf Ureteroscopic stone removal (721 KB)
pdf Use of Probiotics in Preterm Infants (514 KB)
pdf Using AOT (Ambulatory Oxygen Therapy) (380 KB)
pdf Using LTOT (Long term Oxygen Therapy) (407 KB)
pdf Using the Cough Assist (426 KB)
pdf Using your Acapella (448 KB)
pdf Using your Aerobika (468 KB)
pdf Using your Cornet (422 KB)
pdf Uterine Artery Embolisation (Fibroid Embolisation) (552 KB)
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pdf Ward One KTC Discharge Following Surgery (628 KB)
pdf Welcome to self-managed follow-up (Breast Care unit) (533 KB)
pdf Welcome to the Antenatal Ward (388 KB)
pdf Welcome to the Neonatal Unit (456 KB)
pdf What to Expect When Coming in for Medical management of Induction of Labour (712 KB)
pdf What you need to know about Antenatal Hand Expressing (766 KB)
pdf What you need to know about Induction of Labour (440 KB)
pdf Wheelchair Hire in Worcestershire (523 KB)
pdf Wide Local Excision (716 KB)
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Patient Information Leaflets by Department
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Accident and Emergencypdf Emergency Department (ED) - Worcestershire Royal Hospital (561 KB)
pdf Lumbar Puncture - Post Procedure Advice (610 KB)
Anaestheticspdf Acute Pain leaflet (and Patient Satisfaction Questions) (455 KB)
pdf Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) (514 KB)
pdf Chronic Pain : what is it? (399 KB)
pdf Facet Joint Denervation (397 KB)
pdf Lidocaine infusion - information for patients (521 KB)
pdf Lumbar Nerve Root Block injection (397 KB)
pdf Medial Branch Block Injections for Facet Joint pain (394 KB)
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Blood Transfusionpdf Advice for Patients following Blood Transfusion (614 KB)
Breast Carepdf Autologous fat transfer (625 KB)
pdf Semi-permanent Micro Pigmentation of Nipple/Areola Complex and after care advice (644 KB)
pdf Simple Lymphatic Drainage (SLD) (702 KB)
pdf Welcome to self-managed follow-up (Breast Care unit) (533 KB)
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Day Case Dermatologypdf Efudix Treatment at the Alex (509 KB)
pdf PUVA Treatment at the Alex (516 KB)
pdf Topical PUVA Treatment at the Alex (514 KB)
pdf UVB Treatment at the Alex (514 KB)
pdf Your wound after a Skin Biopsy (514 KB)
pdf Your wound after Cautery (510 KB)
pdf Your wound after Cryotherapy (513 KB)
pdf Your wound after Minor Surgery (515 KB)
Diabetes and Endocrinologypdf Carbohydrate awareness for people with diabetes (509 KB)
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Endoscopypdf Bronchoscopy with sedation (623 KB)
pdf Bronchoscopy without sedation (607 KB)
pdf Colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy (627 KB)
pdf Combined Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy/Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (627 KB)
pdf Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) (801 KB)
pdf ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography) (587 KB)
pdf ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography) with sedation (582 KB)
pdf Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (with enema) (590 KB)
pdf Gastroscopy and colonoscopy (588 KB)
pdf Gastroscopy procedure (622 KB)
pdf Gastroscopy with or without biopsy (686 KB)
pdf Oesophageal dilatation (485 KB)
ENTpdf Cholesteatoma and Combined Approach Tympanoplasty (772 KB)
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General Surgerypdf Axillary Node Dissection/ Clearance (706 KB)
pdf Birch Unit Discharge Following Biopsy (531 KB)
pdf Birch Unit Discharge Following Perkustay/ Pleurex Drain (532 KB)
pdf Enhanced Recovery Programme booklet- General Surgery (554 KB)
pdf Enhanced Recovery Programme diary- General Surgery (431 KB)
pdf Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction (LD Flap) (674 KB)
pdf Localised (Image Guided) Excision Biopsy (705 KB)
pdf Localised (Image Guided) Wide Local Excision (706 KB)
pdf Major duct excision (708 KB)
pdf Mastectomy with Implant Based Breast Reconstruction (665 KB)
pdf Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) (658 KB)
pdf Therapeutic mammoplasty (717 KB)
pdf Wide Local Excision (716 KB)
Gynaecologypdf Administration of Anti D following bleeding in early pregnancy (617 KB)
pdf Advice and exercises following Major Gynaecological Surgery (1019 KB)
pdf Cautery to the Cervix - Your colposcopy procedure (621 KB)
pdf Cervical Polyp - Your colposcopy procedure (625 KB)
pdf Colposcopy Service - Treatment (623 KB)
pdf Cryotherapy of the Cervix - Your colposcopy procedure (622 KB)
pdf Diet and Endometriosis (526 KB)
pdf Discharge Advice Following your Surgery - Gynaecology (490 KB)
pdf Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) (509 KB)
pdf Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit (EGAU) (449 KB)
pdf Endometrial Biopsy (528 KB)
pdf Endometriosis: deep disease (614 KB)
pdf Enhanced Recovery Programme - Gynaecology (568 KB)
pdf Expectant Management Following Miscarriage (644 KB)
pdf HPV (Human Papilloma virus) - Colposcopy (624 KB)
pdf Insertion and Removal of a Vaginal Pessary (568 KB)
pdf Loop Diathermy of the Cervix (LLETZ) - Your colposcopy procedure (625 KB)
pdf Low residue diet - Gynaecology (536 KB)
pdf Management of Ectopic Pregnancy (764 KB)
pdf Medical Management of 1st Trimester Miscarriage (672 KB)
pdf Miscarriage - what happens next? (549 KB)
pdf Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) (619 KB)
pdf Polyp or Fibroid removal under Local Anaesthetic via Myosure Hysteroscopy (534 KB)
pdf Post Botox Bladder Injections (606 KB)
pdf Pregnancy of Unknown Location (617 KB)
pdf Preoperative Pregnancy Testing (515 KB)
pdf Punch Biopsy - Your colposcopy procedure (621 KB)
pdf Surgical Management of Miscarriage (674 KB)
pdf Testosterone for Postmenopausal Women (613 KB)
pdf Treatment of Bartholin's Cyst/ Abscess (580 KB)
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Neonatalpdf Babies who may be at risk of Group B Streptococcus infection (412 KB)
pdf Going Home on Oxygen - Neonatal (624 KB)
pdf Going Home - Nasogastric tube feeding (627 KB)
pdf Keeping your baby warm at home (536 KB)
pdf Nasogastric (NG) Tubes For Neonates (617 KB)
pdf Neontal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) (723 KB)
pdf Neonatal Outreach team (388 KB)
pdf Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) (593 KB)
pdf Supporting your baby's development less than 26 weeks (440 KB)
pdf Supporting your baby's development 26-28 weeks (441 KB)
pdf Supporting your baby's development 28-30 weeks (441 KB)
pdf Supporting your baby's development 30-32 weeks (440 KB)
pdf Supporting your baby's development 32-36 weeks (441 KB)
pdf Welcome to the Neonatal Unit (456 KB)
pdf Worcestershire Neonatal Outreach Service (527 KB)
Neurophysiologypdf EEG (Electroencephalogram) easy read (635 KB)
Nursingpdf Alcohol and smoking advice (709 KB)
pdf Student Coaching In Practice (SCIP) (560 KB)
Nutrition and Dieteticspdf A Guide to Diet and Chronic Kidney Disease (650 KB)
pdf Coeliac Disease - A Gluten Free Diet (1.10 MB)
pdf Coping with nausea and sickness (545 KB)
pdf Eating when it is more difficult (813 KB)
pdf Fluid Balance in Kidney Disease (633 KB)
pdf Healthy eating for weight control in young people (781 KB)
pdf Helping your child eat better (772 KB)
pdf High Fibre Diet for children (817 KB)
pdf High Protein and High Energy diet for children (856 KB)
pdf Low Phosphate Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease (771 KB)
pdf Phosphate Alternatives (653 KB)
pdf Sore or dry mouth (537 KB)
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Obstetricspdf After your Caesarean section (209 KB)
pdf After your Epidural/ Spinal Anaesthetic (221 KB)
pdf Anaesthetic Information for Pregnant Women with a High Body Mass Index (462 KB)
pdf Bereavement support following the death of your baby (1.04 MB)
pdf Bladder Care in Labour (702 KB)
pdf Choosing where to have your baby (402 KB)
pdf Diabetes and feeding your baby (384 KB)
pdf Feeding support after discharge for hospital or home birth during COVID-19 (700 KB)
pdf Feeding your new baby whilst in hospital (378 KB)
pdf Pain Relief after Birth and while Breastfeeding (641 KB)
pdf Pain relief after Caesarean section (250 KB)
pdf Parents Considering Giving Consent for a Post Mortem (656 KB)
pdf Protecting your Baby from Low Blood Glucose (741 KB)
pdf Self-Administration of Pain Relief Medicines after Birth (634 KB)
pdf Taking Your Baby Home from Hospital (813 KB)
pdf Tongue tie post procedure (577 KB)
pdf Welcome to the Antenatal Ward (388 KB)
pdf What to Expect When Coming in for Medical management of Induction of Labour (712 KB)
pdf What you need to know about Antenatal Hand Expressing (766 KB)
pdf What you need to know about Induction of Labour (440 KB)
Occupational therapypdf Brain Injury information - for relatives/carers (675 KB)
pdf Local suppliers of daily living equipment - Occupation Therapy (551 KB)
pdf Splinting service - Occupational Therapy (524 KB)
pdf Wheelchair Hire in Worcestershire (523 KB)
Ophthalmologypdf Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Eye Injections (755 KB)
pdf Botulinum Toxin Injections for Blepharospasm (517 KB)
pdf Digital Medical Retina - Diagnostic Clinic (DMRD Clinic) (532 KB)
pdf Direct Brow Lift Operation (Correction of Brow Ptosis) (431 KB)
pdf Ethambutol and risk of optic nerve damage (632 KB)
pdf Fluorescein Angiography (516 KB)
pdf Glaucoma Data Capture Clinic (GDCC) (612 KB)
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Paediatricspdf Adenoidectomy - Information for parents (511 KB)
pdf After your antibiotic drug challenge (532 KB)
pdf Asthma/ Wheeze Management Plan - Paediatrics (813 KB)
pdf Blood monitoring and Carbohydrate diary - for patients on insulin (729 KB)
pdf Chaperones and Children (372 KB)
pdf Circumcision (child) (713 KB)
pdf Claiming travel costs when visiting your baby (612 KB)
pdf Dental Extractions Advice - Information for parents (510 KB)
pdf Discharge advice following positive oral food challenge or supervised feed (534 KB)
pdf Discharge advice following negative oral food challenge or supervised feed (620 KB)
pdf Drug Challenge Test (627 KB)
pdf Egg desensitisation (656 KB)
pdf Emergency Treatment of Food Protein induced Enterocolitis (FPIES) Reactions (526 KB)
pdf Eye surgery - Information for parents (511 KB)
pdf Food challenge test (623 KB)
pdf Food Challenge - Infant and Young Children (630 KB)
pdf Food Challenge - Young Person (708 KB)
pdf Healthy weight advice (517 KB)
pdf Home baked milk introduction (640 KB)
pdf Hydrocele - Information for parents (509 KB)
pdf Hypoglycaemia - initial advice on how to treat low blood glucose levels (687 KB)
pdf Information on Cystic Fibrosis for Schools (666 KB)
pdf Inguinal/ herniotomy/ hydrocoele ligation (712 KB)
pdf Initial dietary advice for children and young people with diabetes (690 KB)
pdf Insulin dose adjustment (1011 KB)
pdf Introducing Nuts at Home - A Guide for Parents (629 KB)
pdf MRI scan under oral sedation (654 KB)
pdf Myringotomy and Grommets - Information for parents (599 KB)
pdf Nasogastric (NG) Tubes For Paediatrics (534 KB)
pdf Omalizumab for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria - Paediatrics (634 KB)
pdf Oral Allergy Syndrome (692 KB)
pdf Oral food challenge - Paediatrics (624 KB)
pdf Oral rehydration salts (659 KB)
pdf Orchidopexy - Information for parents (510 KB)
pdf Paediatric clinical psychology and diabetes (615 KB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Carbohydrate counting reference tables (1.23 MB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Contact Sheet (616 KB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Dietary advice for carbohydrate estimation (1.26 MB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Dietary advice household measures (665 KB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Dietary management of snacks (588 KB)
pdf Paediatric diabetes - Healthy Eating (986 KB)
pdf Phototherapy at Home - Information for parents/carers (634 KB)
pdf Prepuceplasty - Information for parents (510 KB)
pdf Prepucioplasty (child) (712 KB)
pdf Repair of an umbilical hernia (child) (712 KB)
pdf Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (541 KB)
pdf Sublingual Immunotherapy (538 KB)
pdf Supervised feed test - Paediatrics (633 KB)
pdf Unexplained Injuries - Information for parents/carers (610 KB)
pdf Use of Probiotics in Preterm Infants (514 KB)
Palliative carepdf Taste for Pleasure (583 KB)
Pathologypdf 24 hour urine collection (527 KB)
pdf 24 hour urine collection for 5HIAA (529 KB)
Patient Experiencepdf Comments, Compliments, Concerns & Complaints (533 KB)
pdf Comments, Compliments and Complaints (How are we doing?) - easy read (1.61 MB)
Pharmacypdf Medicines derived from animal products (532 KB)
Physiotherapypdf Active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBT) (453 KB)
pdf Adult Oral Suction (Yankeur/ soft catheter) (690 KB)
pdf Advanced hip exercises (540 KB)
pdf Advice and exercises following Neck Dissection/ Major Head and Neck surgery (420 KB)
pdf Advice and exercises for Microfracture of the knee (761 KB)
pdf Advice for Managing Spinal Braces in the Community (446 KB)
pdf Advice for Patients with hand pain and stiffness (612 KB)
pdf Autogenic drainage (400 KB)
pdf Breathing pattern disorder (397 KB)
pdf Bronchiectasis in Adults (480 KB)
pdf Bronchiectasis in Children (393 KB)
pdf Bubble PEP - Adults (478 KB)
pdf Bubble PEP - Children (423 KB)
pdf Cauda Equina Syndrome (422 KB)
pdf Chest Clearance - Adults (516 KB)
pdf Chest Clearance - Paediatrics (600 KB)
pdf Core Stability 1 - Physiotherapy (703 KB)
pdf Core Stability 2 - Physiotherapy (775 KB)
pdf Exercises after Knee Surgery (628 KB)
pdf Exercises after your Hip Operation (724 KB)
pdf Fitting Spinal Brace - Aspen Vista 464 TSO (623 KB)
pdf Fitting Spinal Brace - Jewett TLSO (665 KB)
pdf Flexor Tendon Repair (576 KB)
pdf Flexor Tendon Repair to the Thumb (555 KB)
pdf Following a higher chance combined screening or quad result (452 KB)
pdf Following hip fractures - Information for patients (1.01 MB)
pdf Functional restoration programme (517 KB)
pdf Hip Abduction Brace (1.04 MB)
pdf Knee Range of Movement Brace (769 KB)
pdf Lung Volume Recruitment (LVR) bag (415 KB)
pdf Manipulation Under Anaesthetic (MUA) of your Knee (626 KB)
pdf Manipulation Under Anaesthetic (MUA) of your Shoulder/Capsular Release of your Shoulder (714 KB)
pdf Multiple Sclerosis - Exercises and Advice (903 KB)
pdf Non-invasive Ventilation for use at home (474 KB)
pdf Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) Information for patients and visitors (484 KB)
pdf Non surgical Management of Ruptured Achilles Tendon (735 KB)
pdf Paediatric Suction (Yankeur/ soft catheter - OP or NP) (699 KB)
pdf Parkinson's Disease - Exercises and Advice (1016 KB)
pdf Physiotherapy advice following abdominal surgery (406 KB)
pdf Physiotherapy Outpatient Services (362 KB)
pdf Plantar Fasciitis - advice and exercises for patients (696 KB)
pdf Postnatal Exercises and Advice (1.28 MB)
pdf Rotator Cuff Repair - Advice and Exercises (820 KB)
pdf Safety Information for Patients using a Walking frame (360 KB)
pdf Safety Information for Patients using Elbow Crutches (360 KB)
pdf Safety Information for Patients using Forearm Gutter Crutches (459 KB)
pdf Safety Information for Patients Using Sticks (359 KB)
pdf Self-directed Rehabilitation and Information pack (1.12 MB)
pdf Shoulder Dislocation (762 KB)
pdf Shoulder Surface Replacement (723 KB)
pdf Steps and stairs using crutches or sticks (556 KB)
pdf Steps and stairs using crutches or sticks (NWB) (605 KB)
pdf Stretching Exercises - Physiotherapy (948 KB)
pdf Stretching Exercises with assistance - Physiotherapy (1.10 MB)
pdf Subacromial Decompression - Advice and Exercises (612 KB)
pdf The Virtual Functional Restoration Programme (602 KB)
pdf Therapy Advice when Non-Weight Bearing (943 KB)
pdf Therapy to help sensations to the skin feel more normal (556 KB)
pdf Upper limb exercise (752 KB)
pdf Using the Cough Assist (426 KB)
pdf Using your Acapella (448 KB)
pdf Using your Aerobika (468 KB)
pdf Using your Cornet (422 KB)
Pre-op Assessmentpdf Birch Unit Discharge Following Surgery (625 KB)
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Radiologypdf Angioplasty and Stenting (487 KB)
pdf Birch Unit Discharge Following Biopsy (531 KB)
pdf Birch Unit Discharge Following Perkustay/ Pleurex Drain (532 KB)
pdf Bone Biopsy Under CT Guidance (473 KB)
pdf Having an X-RAY - Information for children and adults with learning disabilities (1.13 MB)
pdf Paracentesis of Ascites (527 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Aspiration of Abscess (CT guided) (529 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Biopsy of Abdomen (CT guided) (540 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Biopsy of Abnormal Abdominal Lump (CT guided) (712 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Biopsy of Lung (CT guided) (715 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Drainage of Abscess (CT guided) (711 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Drainage of Abscess (Ultrasound guided) (523 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Liver Biopsy (CT guided) (713 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Liver Biopsy (Ultrasound guided) (521 KB)
pdf Percutaneous Nephrostomy (476 KB)
pdf Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) (779 KB)
pdf Transrectal Ultrasound Scan and Biopsy (531 KB)
pdf Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Biopsy (536 KB)
pdf Uterine Artery Embolisation (Fibroid Embolisation) (552 KB)
pdf Your radiology examination and you (420 KB)
Radiotherapypdf Advice for patients having Eye Shields (497 KB)
pdf Breath Hold - Radiotherapy (604 KB)
pdf Mould Room - Head and Neck (614 KB)
pdf Pelvic floor exercises for women (590 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy for Lymphoma (588 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy Information for Treatment for Bone Pain (579 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Anal/ Rectal area (658 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Bladder (591 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Brain (588 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Breast, Chest wall and Lymph Nodes (682 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Chest/ Lung area (575 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Head and Neck area (756 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Oesophagus (586 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Prostate (654 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy to the Skin (591 KB)
pdf Radiotherapy Treatment at the Worcestershire Oncology Centre (1.04 MB)
pdf Radiotherapy Treatment at the Worcestershire Oncology Centre- Easy read (1.18 MB)
pdf Radiotherapy Treatment for Gynaecological Cancer (596 KB)
pdf SABR to the Chest/ Lung Area - Radiotherapy (675 KB)
pdf SABR for Bone and Nodal Oligometastases (694 KB)
pdf Swallow and Lymphoedema Exercises (838 KB)
pdf Vaginal Dilators - Radiotherapy (618 KB)
Renalpdf Treatment options for kidney failure (492 KB)
Respiratorypdf Blood Pleurodesis (379 KB)
pdf Going Home from Hospital with Oxygen (407 KB)
pdf Prone lying - Information on why we lie a patient on their front (602 KB)
pdf Pulmonary Nodules (375 KB)
pdf Using AOT (Ambulatory Oxygen Therapy) (380 KB)
pdf Using LTOT (Long term Oxygen Therapy) (407 KB)
Resuscitationpdf ReSPECT information leaflet - Hereford and Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (701 KB)
Rheumatologypdf Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU) - Department of Rheumatology (598 KB)
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Speech and Language therapypdf Abdominal Breathing Practice (515 KB)
pdf Exercises for Bowed Vocal Cords (527 KB)
pdf Ingressive Phonation (511 KB)
pdf Mindful Exercises (531 KB)
pdf Oesophageal Voice: How to do it (518 KB)
pdf Release of Excess Tension in the Vocal Tract (615 KB)
pdf Respiratory Dysphagia (572 KB)
pdf Shoulder and Neck Relaxation Exercises (509 KB)
pdf Swallowing Exercises (519 KB)
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Trauma and Orthopaedicspdf Care of your Collar (705 KB)
pdf Corticosteroid Injection (540 KB)
pdf Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - a guide for patients (622 KB)
pdf Lower Leg Immobilisation - Information for patients (394 KB)
pdf Mallet Finger Injury (603 KB)
pdf Midline Insertion (656 KB)
pdf Radial Head/ Radial Neck Fractures (706 KB)
pdf Total Hip Replacement (1.00 MB)
pdf Total Knee Replacement (1022 KB)
pdf Unicompartmental Knee replacement (UKR) (976 KB)
pdf Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) (678 KB)
pdf 5th Metatarsal Fractures (614 KB)
Tissue Viabilitypdf Pressure Ulcer Prevention (501 KB)
Trustwidepdf Being Open and the Duty of Candour (621 KB)
pdf Bereavement information for family and/or next of kin during COVID-19 (462 KB)
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Upper GIpdf Information following your endoscopy procedure for suspected cancer (618 KB)
pdf Oesophageal Stent insertion (745 KB)
pdf Surgery for Cancer of the Oesophagus (661 KB)
pdf Surgery for Cancer of the Stomach (769 KB)
Urologypdf Bladder Neck Incision (BNI) (736 KB)
pdf Cystectomy and bladder reconstruction (Female) (792 KB)
pdf Cystectomy and bladder reconstruction (Male) (808 KB)
pdf Cystoscopy and Bladder Stone Crushing (Endoscopic or cystolitholapaxy) (817 KB)
pdf Diagnostic Ureteroscopy and biopsy +/- laser ablation (722 KB)
pdf Flexible cystoscopy (758 KB)
pdf Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) (829 KB)
pdf Inspection of the bladder with a rigid instrument (Rigid cystoscopy) +/- bladder biopsy (817 KB)
pdf Optical Urethrotomy (766 KB)
pdf Radical cystectomy (in men) with formation of an ileal conduit (768 KB)
pdf Radical cystectomy (in women) with formation of an ileal conduit (765 KB)
pdf Radical Prostatectomy with bilateral lymph node dissection (747 KB)
pdf Removal of epididymal cyst (729 KB)
pdf Repair of hydrocele (730 KB)
pdf REZUM (Steam Ablation) treatment for Benign Protate enlargement (843 KB)
pdf Transrectal Ultrasound Scan and Biopsy of Prostate (1.03 MB)
pdf Trans Urethral resection Bladder Tumour (TURBT) (733 KB)
pdf Trans Urethral resection of the prostate (TURP) (922 KB)
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