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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  • Jack's MRI for over 10s

    Description
    This photo story follows a young boy, Jack, through his MRI scan at Evelina London Children's Hospital.
  • Jaundice in newborn babies

    Description
    This leaflet explains what jaundice is and how it is treated in newborn babies.
  • Jaw (orthognathic) surgery

    Description
    This leaflet explains what jaw surgery involves, the risks and benefits, and any alternatives.
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

    Description
    Where to find information about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) - a guide for young people
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  • Skeletal survey
    Description
    Information about your child having a skeletal survey. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the examination as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
  • Skin growth or lump (lesion) surgery
    Description
    Information about surgery to remove skin growths or lumps (lesions).
  • Skin prick tests
    Description
    This leaflet explains what a skin prick test involves and what will happen when you and your child come to our clinic.
  • Sleep with melatonin EEG
    Description
    This leaflet explains more about sleep with melatonin EEG.
  • Snoring and sleep apnoea
    Description
    Information about snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea and how it can be treated.
  • Snow Leopard neurorehabilitation unit
    Description
    This leaflet gives information about what to expect at the Snow Leopard Neurorehabilitation Unit at Evelina London Children's Hospital.
  • Sound sensitivity
    Description
    This leaflet explains more about sound sensitivity and what you can do to help your child.
  • Specialised pain relief methods for your child
    Description
    Information about some of the techniques that are used to provide pain relief (analgesia) for your child during or after surgery. Your child's anaesthetic doctor will discuss these with you before an operation if they are appropriate.
  • Speech and language advice after your baby's cleft operation
    Description
    This leaflet explains why speech and language therapy is very important after a baby's surgery, and gives advice and tips on how to help them develop their speech.
  • Splints for damaged permanent adult teeth in children
    Description
    Information for parents of children with splints placed on loose, moved or knocked out adult teeth.
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