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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 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
External Link Skin care in renal transplant patients
Leaflet Skin surgery
External Link Snoring Information Guides
External Link SNP array
Leaflet Social care and benefits advice for patients with bleeding disorders
Leaflet Soft contact lens
Leaflet Soft contact lens: Oxysept 1
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
External Link Stimulating the spinal cord to help with pain: information for patients
External Leaflet Stop before the op
Leaflet Stopping infection in hospital (Easy Read and Text only) Easy Read
Leaflet Strabismus (squint) explained
External Link Stroke Association
Leaflet Sub-conjunctival haemorrhage
Leaflet Subacromial shoulder pain
Leaflet Suitable footwear for adaptations
External Link Support for breathing problems: information for people with or affected by motor neurone disease
Leaflet Supported Self Management for patients who have had bowel cancer
Leaflet Surgery for reflux disease
Leaflet Surgery for testicular cancer
Leaflet Surgery in the mouth: aftercare advice
Leaflet Surgical wound care advice following your upper limb procedures
Leaflet Sweat test
Leaflet Syringe pump
Leaflet Taking an impression of your ear
Leaflet Talk to us.... Complaints, comments, concerns and compliments
External Leaflet Targeted Lung Health Checks
External Link TB, BCG vaccine and your baby: immunisation the safest way to protect your child
Leaflet Tear drainage surgery (DCR - dacryocystorhinostomy)
Leaflet Tendon operations on the hand: aftercare advice
External Link Test your breath: information for pregnant women
Leaflet Testing for congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) following referral from the Newborn Hearing Screening Service: your questions answered
Leaflet Testing your hearing in hospital (Easy Read and Text only) Easy Read
External Link Thanet Bosom Pals: offering you support when you need it most
Leaflet The Breast Screening Assessment Clinic: second stage screening
Leaflet The Collection of a non-acidified 24 hour urine sample
Leaflet The Collection of a random urine sample
Leaflet The Collection of a stool (faeces) sample
Leaflet The DVLA and your eyesight
External Link The Encephalitis Society
Leaflet The Haemophilia Society