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A-Z of patient leaflets by title

Use the A-Z links here to find out more about our children's services

This page lists our patient information leaflets by their title. View leaflets listed by department.

As part of your child's care, you should receive information about their appointment, test, operation or anything you need to do when you return home. If you have not received the relevant information, please speak to your doctor or nurse. 

Every leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.

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  • Barium enema

    Description
    The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about your child having a barium enema.
  • Barium follow-through examination

    Description
    The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about your child having a barium follow-through examination.
  • Barium swallow/meal examination

    Description
    The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about your child having a barium swallow or meal examination.
  • Bath boards

    Description
    This leaflet explains how to measure for a bath board.
  • Becoming a breast milk donor

    Description
    Information about donating breast milk for vulnerable babies, including how the process works and what you will need to do.
  • Bedwetting (enuresis) in children with sickle cell disease

    Description
    Information about bedwetting in children with sickle cell disease (SCD), including why it's more common for children with SCD, and what you can do to help.
  • Behind-the-ear hearing aids

    Description
    Information about your behind-the-ear hearing aid, including tips for using it.
  • Bilateral superior vena cava

    Description
    Information about having a bilateral superior vena cava (SVC).
  • Bladder and bowel diary

    Description
    Information leaflet and diary to help parents/carers keep a record of their child's bladder and bowel functions.
  • Blocked tear ducts

    Description
    Information about having a procedure to clear your tear ducts.
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  • Managing your anxiety
    Description
    This leaflet gives advice about how to cope with anxiety.
  • MDT voice clinic
    Description
    Information about the Multidisciplinary (MDT) voice clinic.
  • Meal time strategies
    Description
    This leaflet gives advice on how to cope with children who are fussy eaters.
  • Mepolizumab for asthma
    Description
    Information about mepolizumab medicine for asthma in children.
  • Microlaryngoscopy and bronchoscopy
    Description
    Information about MLB and how it can be treated.
  • Micturating cystourethogram (MCUG)
    Description
    The aim of this information sheet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about your child having a MCUG. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the examination as well as what you can expect when you come to the Evelina London Children's Hospital (ELCH).
  • Mountain Ward welcome leaflet
    Description
    This leaflet aims to give some basic information to parents and carers of children who are staying on Mountain Ward
  • MRI scan - your child's scan
    Description
    Information about your child's scan. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives.
  • MRI scan under general anaesthetic
    Description
    This leaflet aims to answer your questions about your child's MRI scan under general anaesthetic.
  • My diabetes handbook
    Description
    This handbook gives information about all aspects of your life when you have diabetes.
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