Strike action is taking place in June. We'll contact you directly if you or your child's appointment is affected.

There are rail strikes planned for June, which may affect your journey to our hospital and community centres. If you or your child has an appointment booked, please do all you can to attend. Plan your journey ahead and allow extra time.

Heart service patient information leaflets

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our heart services department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.

Heart surgery - going home after this procedure

Description
This booklet is to help answer some of the questions you might have when your child leaves hospital following heart surgery.

Prenatal diagnosis of CHD

Description
This leaflet gives more information about your baby's heart disease.

Savannah - going home from the ward

Description
This leaflet explains more about your child's recovery at home after heart surgery.

Using photos to monitor your child's wound

Description
Information about using the Isla app to monitor your child's wounds when they leave hospital.

Your child's heart problem and dental care

Description
Information leaflet for parents/carers of a child with heart problems, explaining how poor dental health can lead to endocarditis, and how this can be avoided.

Your child's heart surgery

Description
This leaflet provides information for parents of children undergoing heart surgery.
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More patient information leaflets

For an A-Z list of all our patient information leaflets, please see the parents and visitors section.