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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  • Nail bed injuries and 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) to manage pain in limb surgery

    Description
    Nerve blocks can be used for pain relief during and after your child's surgery. You might hear a nerve block being called 'regional anaesthesia'.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition in Cockayne syndrome

    Description
    Nutritional advice for patients with Cockayne syndrome
  • Nutrition in trichothiodystrophy

    Description
    Nutritional advice for patients with trichothiodystrophy.
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  • Cataract surgery
    Description
    Information about your child's cataract surgery.
  • Catheter diary
    Description
    Information leaflet and diary to help parents/carers keep a record of their child's bladder function.
  • Caudal analgesia (pain relief)
    Description
    Information about how caudal analgesia is given, the benefits, risks, and side effects, and guidance for when your child leaves hospital.
  • Childrens cardiac nurse specialist team
    Description
    This leaflet explains about the service the children's cardiac nurse specialist (CCNS) team provide.
  • Children's day surgery unit
    Description
    Information about having a procedure at the children's day surgery unit at Evelina London.
  • Children's one-stop bladder clinic
    Description
    Information leaflet for parents or carers of a child who has been referred to the children's one-stop bladder clinic at Evelina London.
  • Children's stroke service
    Description
    The children's stroke service gives advice and treatment to children affected by stroke in infancy, childhood or in their teenage years.
  • Circumcision
    Description
    Information about having circumcision.
  • Cleft and your baby's oral health (0-5)
    Description
    This leaflet provides information about how to care for your baby's oral health if they have a cleft lip and/or palate.
  • Cleft and your child's oral health (5+)
    Description
    This leaflet provides information about how to care for your child's oral health if they have a cleft lip and/or palate.
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