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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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  • Baby Diary

    Description
    This leaflet gives information for parents about the 'BadgerNet Baby Diary'.
  • Back to school after illness

    Description
    This leaflet gives advice and coping strategies for helping your child as they resume normal activities after illness.
  • 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
    This leaflet offers more information about bedwetting in children with sickle cell disease (SCD), including why it is more common amongst children with SCD and what you can do to help.
  • Bladder and bowel diary

    Description
    Information leaflet and diary to help parents/carers keep a record of their child's bladder and bowel functions.
  • Bladder function assessment (BFA)

    Description
    Information about bladder function assessments (BFA) for urology conditions.
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  • Nail bed injuries and nail bed repairs
    Description
    This leaflet contains information about nail bed injuries in children and how these are treated in Evelina London Children's Hospital. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the nurse or doctor looking after your child.
  • Necrotising enterocolitis
    Description
    This leaflet explains about necrotising enterocolitis. It explains what it is, the symptoms of it, the diagnostic process, the treatments available and the prognosis.
  • Neonatal stroke
    Description
    Information for families who have been told their baby has had a stroke around the time of birth. It answers some commonly asked questions and provides an overview of neonatal stroke.
  • Nerve blocks (regional anaesthesia) in limb surgery
    Description
    Nerve blocks (regional anaesthesia) are used in limb surgery to help with pain and recovery.
  • Neurofibromatosis type 1 transition
    Description
    This leaflet is for patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and explains more about the transition process offered in the neurofibromatosis (NF) service.
  • Neurofibromatosis type 2 transition
    Description
    This leaflet is for patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 and explains more about the transition process offered in the neurofibromatosis (NF) service.
  • Neuropsychology service
    Description
    Information about what our neuropsychology service is, including how children can be referred to it and what the neuropsychology assessment involves.
  • Neurorehabilitation family handbook
    Description
    Information about staying on Snow Leopard ward for neurorehabilitation.
  • Newcomen neurodevelopmental service
    Description
    Information about the neurodisability team at the Evelina London Newcomen Centre, based at St Thomas' Hospital.
  • Nosebleeds
    Description
    Information about nosebleeds and how they can be treated.
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