Information leaflets
Please see below for a selection of patient information leaflets for different teams and departments across our hospital.
- Download Information for patients attending Breast Imaging
- Download Breast Imaging
- Download Information on Micropigmentation
- Download Aftercare Following Micropigmentation
- Download Going For a Mammogram in English
- Download Going For a Mammogram in Polish
- Download Going For a Mammogram in Romanian
- Download Going For a Mammogram in Russian
- Download Going For a Mammogram in Lithuanian
- Download Going For a Mammogram in Portuguese
- Download Going For a Mammogram in Slovak
- Download Sentinel Lynmph Node Biopsy
- Download Information on Bread Reduction
- Download Information on Lipofilling
- Download Information on Nipple Reconstruction
- Download Information on Liposuction
- Download Breast Care Nursing Service
- Download Information on Therapeutic Mammoplasty
- Download Information on Magnetic seed localisation for breast cancers
- Download Information on Pain control after breast cancer surgery
- Download Information on Positional Plagiocephaly or Infant Flat Head
- Download Information on Clinical Psychology Service for Paediatric Diabetes
- Download Information on Pyloric stenosis
- Download Information on Bronchiolitis
- Download Information on Community Paediatric Therapy Equipment provision
- Download Information on Infant Complex Health Liaison Service
- Download Information on Paediatric Physiotherapy in the Neonatal Unit
- Download Information on Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) and Amp C Beta Lactamase
- Download Information Sheet on Newberry Clinic Nursery Observation
- Download Information on Observational assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Download Information on Croup
- Download Information on Whooping Cough
- Download Information on HSP (Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura)
- Download Information on using a spacer device for older children and adolescents
- Download Information on using a spacer device for babies and young children
- Download Information on Colic
- Download Information on Sleep Study
- Download Information on Heart Murmurs
- Download Information on Urinary tract infection in children
- Download Information on Pneumonia
- Download Information on Children’s home based respite service
- Download Information on Children’s home based respite
- Download Information on Viral gastroenteritis
- Download Information on Paediatric One Stop Allergy Clinic Allergy Skin Testing
- Download Information about your child’s blood test
- Download Information on Children’s and Young Persons’ Pre-Assessment Clinic
- Download Information on Transfusion of Blood Products in Children
- Download Information on First seizures in children or young people
- Download Information on Meningitis and/or Septicaemia
- Download Information on ITP - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Download Information on Head Injury
- Download Information on Irritable Hip
- Download Information on Health Play Specialists
- Download Information on Viral induced wheeze
- Download Information on Lumbar Puncture
- Download Information on Congenital hypothyroidism
- Download Information on Sedation for your child’s test or treatment
- Download Information on Restricted lingual frenulum (Tongue Tie)
- Download Information on Febrile Convulsion
- Download Discharge advice for a fever in a child under five
- Download Information on Imaging investigations when there are safeguarding concerns
- Download Information on Unusual or unexplained injuries in children
- Download Information on Bottle Feeding Your Baby
- Download Information on New Born and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)
- Download Information on New Born and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)
- Download Information on Bladder catherisation for Micturating Cystourethrogram in children
- Download Toe Walking Information Sheet
- Download Information on Skeletal survey and CT head scan
- Download Information on Infant Basic Life Support
- Download Information on Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Download Information on Sensory Behaviours in School
- Download Information on Stopping Smoking Before Your Op
- Download Information on Consent
- Download Information on Patient Confidentiality
- Download Information on Criteria Led Discharge
- Download Information on our No Smoking Policy
- Download Information on Your Right to Access Services
- Download Information for Carers, Relatives and Friends
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Hand and Wrist Surgery
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have Undergone HOLEP
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone a Cystoscopy
- Download Information for Patients who have undergone Foot Surgery (i.e. Osteotomy)
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone a Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone a Hernia Repair
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone a Flexible Cystoscopy
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Template biopsies of the prostate (Clinic)
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone template biopsies of the prostate (Ward)
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone a circumcision
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone trans-vaginal Tape Surgery
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Testicular Surgery
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone LLETZ (large loop excision of the transformation zone) Surgery
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone minor or soft tissue foot and ankle surgery e.g ganglion, neuroma
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Dupuytren’s contracture surgery
- Download Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Knee Arthroscopy Surgery
- Download Dermatology Doppler Ultrasound Patient Information
- Download PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT) Patient Information
- Download Cryotherapy Patient Information
- Download Dermatological Surgery Patient Information
- Download Skin Prick Testing Patient information Dermatology
- Download Efudix: Patient Treatment Guide
- Download Patch Testing Patient Information
- Download Narrowband UVB Patient Information
- Download PUVA Patient Information
- Download Information on Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy (PEG)
- Download 'Following your Percutaneous Endoscopic Colostomy (PEC) procedure – Aftercare' Information Sheet
- Download Information on Capsule Endoscopy
- Download Information on Percutaneous Endoscopic Colostomy
- Download Information on Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Download Information on Gastroscopy – Oesophagogastro duodenoscopy (OGD)
- Download Information on Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE)
- Download Information on Gastroscopy Aftercare
- Download Information on Duodenal Stent Insertion
- Download Instructions for taking Bowel Preparation for Colon Capsule Endoscopy
- Download Information on Bronchoscopy
- Download Patient Information on ERCP Aftercare (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)
- Download Patient information on Colonoscopy Aftercare
- Download Information on Skin Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) removal
- Download Information on Gastroscopy – Oesophagogastro duodenoscopy (OGD) with PEG insertion
- Download Information on Prostate Biopsy Aftercare
- Download Patient Information Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Aftercare
- Download Information on Flexible Cystoscopy Aftercare
- Download Information on Oesophageal Stent Insertion
- Download Information on Bowel Preparation for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Download Information on a Colonoscopy
- Download Information on a Flexible Cystoscopy
- Download Information on Therapeutic Gastroscopy with Variceal Banding
- Download Information on ERCP - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatogram
- Download Information on a Flexible Cystoscopy and Botulinum Toxin A (Botox®)
- Download Information on a Hiatus Hernia
- Download Information on a Hiatus Hernia
- Download Information on having a Morning Endoscopy Procedure (Upper Gastroscopy / Bronchoscopy / EBUS / ERCP)
- Download Information on having an Afternoon Endoscopy Procedure (Gastroscopy / Bronchoscopy / EBUS)
- Download Information on having a morning or afternoon colonoscopy procedure
- Download Information on having a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Download Information on having a morning colonoscopy procedure
- Download Information on Scaphoid (wrist) Injury
- Download Discharge Advice on Radial Head/Neck Fracture
- Download Discharge Advice on Humeral Neck Fracture
- Download Discharge Advice on Ankle and Foot Injuries
- Download Discharge Advice on Toe Fractures
- Download Information on Fracture (break) of the Clavicle (collar bone)
- Download Discharge Advice on Metatarsal & Phalangeal Fractures
- Download Information on Plaster Cast Care
- Download Information on preventing falls at the James Paget University Hospital
- Download Information on Moisture Damage and Pressure Ulceration Prevention
- Download Information on Neurology Nurse Practitioner Service
- Download Information on Delirium
- Download Information on reducing the risk of a blood clot when you have a lower limb immobilisation
- Download Information on preventing hospital-associated blood clots
- Download Information for patients following a minor operation
- Download Information on Ascites: diagnosis and treatment
- Download Information on what can be eaten after a hiatus hernia operation
- Download Wound Care Instructions Following Minor Surgery
- Download Information on Local services and resources in the Norfolk area following discharge from hospital
- Download Information on Local services and resources in the Suffolk area following discharge from hospital
- Download Information on reducing the risk of a blood clot when you have a lower limb immobilisation
- Download Information on Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
- Download Sepsis Patient information
- Download Pre-operative Assessment Checklist and Instruction
- Download Information on Venous Leg Ulceration
- Download Information on drugs and your kidneys
- Download Information on Preparing for Discharge
- Download 'An Introduction to Shared Haemodialysis Care'
- Download a 'Welcome to Ward 16 (Short Stay)'
- Download Information on Home Intravenous Therapy (HIT) Service
- Download Liver reduction and shrinkage diet information
- Download Information on Pressure Ulceration Prevention
- Download Information on the Gynaecology Department Hysterectomy
- Download Home Advice for Patients Who Have Undergone a Cystoscopy
- Download Home advice for patients who are due to undergo a Hysterosalpingogram
- Download Information on Hiatus hernia
- Download Information following vulval laser surgery
- Download Home Advice for Patients Who Have Undergone Gynaecology Laparoscopic Surgery
- Download Information on Treatment to the Cervix
- Download Home advice for patients who are due to undergo Clomifene (Clomid) treatment
- Download Information For You Outpatient Hysteroscopy (OPH)
- Download Information For You Early Stage Cervical Cancer
- Download Information For You Colposcopy
- Download Information For You Reviewing your cervical screening history
- Download Information on Infection Control
- Download Information on Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
- Download Information on Clostridium difficile Associated Disease (CDAD)
- Download Information on Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Download Information on Panton Valentine Leucocidin (PVL) Staphylococcus Aureus
- Download Information on Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL)
- Download Information on Tuberculosis (TB)
- Download Information on Hepatitis B
- Download Information on Ebola
- Download Information on Aspergillosis during construction activities
- Download Information on Salmonella
- Download Information on Campylobacter
- Download Information on VTEC (Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli) or E.coli 0157
- Download Information on How to Wash Your Hands
- Download Information on PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service)
- Download Information on Complaints
- Download Links for user accessible information for people with learning disabilities
- Download Information on going to Hospital and choosing where to go
- Download Advice for people with swallowing difficulties
- Download Information on Going Home from the Hospital
- Download Information on Going into Hospital
- Download Information on why blood pressure is taken and urine is tested when pregnant
- Download the Satisfaction survey for people with learning disabilities
- Download Questions to ask when you go to the Doctor or to a Hospital
- Downland an Advice Leaflet to prevent you from falling in Hospital
- Download our End of Life Strategy
- Download Information on Proliferative Diabetic Reinopathy DRS Pathway
- Download Eye Lid Surgery post-operative advice
- Download Information on keeping your eyes healthy with contact lens wear
- Download Information on Phasing
- Download Information on Corneal Cross-linking (CXL)
- Download Information on Chlamydial conjunctivitis
- Download Information on Glaucoma: Laser Iridoplasty
- Download Information on Glaucoma: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
- Download Information on Diplopia (double vision) and driving
- Download Clinical Guidelines for the management of Periorbital Cellulitis in Children
- Download Information on TIA pathway
- Download Information on the Cancellation Protocol for Routine Cataract Surgery Patients
- Download Information on the Cataract Surgery Referral Pathway
- Download Guidelines for referral of suspected Temporal (Giant Cell) Arteritis
- Download Information on using your prescription medicines safely
- Download Information for patients referred for Acupuncture in the Pain Management Department
- Download Information on Self-Administration of Medicines
- Download Information on using transdermal analgesia (pain patches) safely
- Download Information on Pain Management Occupational Therapy Service
- Download Information on Regional Anaesthesia for Perioperative Pain Management
- Strong Opioids
- Download Information on Pain Management Occupational Therapy Service
- Download Information on Epidural Injection for Leg Pain
- Download Patient Information following Lumbar Steroid Injection
- Download Information on Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Bladder Retraining and Fluid Advice
- Download Information on Birth Afterthoughts Service
- Download Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Postnatal Exercises and Advice
- Download Information on Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men
- Download Information on Functional Pelvic Floor Muscle (PFM) Exercises
- Download Information on Emptying Your Bowels
- Download Information on Pelvic Floor Exercises for Women
- Download the Fit for Pregnancy Advice Leaflet
- Download Advice following your caesarean section
- Download Information on Bowel Control Exercises
- Download Information on Red Flags: Change in Symptoms
- Download Information on Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service
- Download Recovery advice and exercise following major gynecological surgery
- Download Recovery advice after a 3rd or 4th degree perineal tear (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury)
- Download Recovery advice and exercises following loss of your baby
- Download information on Bed and Chair exercises.
- Download information on Fitting Resting Ankle Splints.
- Download information on Medial Patello-Femoral Ligament Reconstruction
- Download information on Knee Arthoscopy
- Download information on Hip Arthoscopy
- Download information on Total Knee Replacement and
Unicompartmental Knee
Replacement - Download information on Total Hip Replacement Partial Weight Bearing
- Download information on Total Hip Replacement Full Weight Bearing
- Download information on Hip Fracture Therapy
- Download information on Patient Post-Operative Therapy Guide - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
- Download information on Children's Physiotherapy
- Download information on Reverse Shoulder replacement
- Download information on Arthroscopic Capsular Release Following a Frozen Shoulder
- Download information on Shoulder Replacement
- Download information on Rotator Cuff Repair
- Download information on Acromio-Clavicular Joint Excision
- Download information on Shoulder Arthroscopy and Subacromial Decompression
- Download information on the Joint Replacement Education Group
- Download information on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Download Patient Passport for Hip or Knee Surgery
- Download information on Step up diary
- Download information on Day Case Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
- Download information on Lumbar Discectomy/Decompression Advice
- Download information on Fractured Neck of Femur (Hip)
- Download information on Standing Balance Exercises
- Download information on Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Exercise and Advice
following Major Gynaecological Surgery - Download information on Fitting Ankle Splints
- Download information on Sever’s Disease
- Relaxation strategies
- Download the light diet sheet – after emergency abdominal / bowel surgery
- Download Information on managing pain relief at home after surgery
- Download Information on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) following Colorectal Surgery
- Download Eating and Drinking Instructions for Patients for Afternoon Surgery
- Download Information on the administration of Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) Injections before Surgery in Pre-op Assessment
- Download Eating and Drinking Instructions for Patients for Morning Surgery
- Download Information on Eating and drinking after emergency abdominal / bowel surgery
- Collection of a Mid-Stream Urine (MSU) sample
- Sugammadex and contraceptive advice
- Download Information on patients
attending Breast Imaging - Download Information on Breast Imaging
- Download Information on going for a Mammogram (breast x-ray)
- Download Information on X-rays
- Download Information on Videofluoroscopy
- Download Information on Bone Density Scan
- Download Information on Having a Neck Ultrasound
- Download Information on Guidelines for patients with diabetes undergoing contrast enema
- Download Information on Ultrasound guided steroid injections and musculo-skeletal (MSK) interventional procedures
- Download Information on Ultrasound guided Botox® injection prior to complex
ventral hernia repair - Download Information on Instructions for taking KleanPrep® Bowel Preparation
- Download Information on Your Muscloskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound Scan
- Download Information on Instructions for taking Picolax® Bowel Preparation
- Download Information on Instructions for taking MoviPrep and Senna Bowel
Preparation - Download Information on Buscopan usage within Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Download Information on your Abdominal Ultrasound Scan
- Download Information on Hhving a contrast enema
- Download Information on having a contrast meal
- Download Information on having a contrast swallow
- Download Information on your Pelvic Ultrasound Scan
- Download Information on your Scrotal Ultrasound Scan
- Download Information on having a contrast follow-through (small bowel meal)
- Download Information on having a barium follow-through (small bowel meal)
- Download Information on having a barium enema
- Download Information on having a barium meal
- Download Information on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) requiring Oral Sedation (Adults)
- Download Information on having an MRI scan under Oral Sedation
- Download Information on CT Colonoscopy - Aftercare
- Download Information on CT Colonoscopy
- Download Information on having an an MRI scan under General Anaesthesia
- Download Information on an MRI Cardiac stress test
- Download MRI Out-patient Information
- Download Information on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Small Bowel
- Download Information on MRI: Gadolinium-based Contrast Media
- Download Information on CT/MR Scanner Suite
- Download Information on Cardiac CT
- Download MRI Patient Escort Safety Questionnaire
- Download MRI Patient Safety Questionnaire
- Download Information on Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Download Information on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
- Download Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Self – Management Plan
- Download Information on 'How to use your Inhaler with Spacer'
- Download Information on Insertion of a Chest Drain
- Download Information on Managing my Breathlessness
- Download Information on Oxygen at home following discharge from hospital
- Pneumonia information
- Lung function testing
- Respiratory & Sleep Physiology Service - Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)