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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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  • Rapid Access Dysphagia Clinic

    Description
    Information about Evelina London's Rapid Access Dysphagia Clinic at St Thomas' Hospital, and what will happen at your appointment.
  • Rapid group A Strep testing

    Description
    Information about rapid group A Strep testing at our hospital.
  • Read and rhyme anytime

    Description
    A guide to language development in children using reading and rhyming.
  • Rectal washouts

    Description
    This leaflet aims to teach parents how to perform rectal washouts safely on their baby at home. It explains the reasons for the treatment, the equipment involved, how to do the procedure, and how to deal with any potential problems, including who to contact and contact numbers.
  • Relaxation for your child

    Description
    Information to help you to manage your child's stress and anxiety.
  • Removal of accessory digits in babies under LA

    Description
    This leaflet is about a procedure to remove your baby's extra little fingers or toes (accessory digits) under local anaesthetic.
  • Respiratory virus infection and how we manage it

    Description
    Information for parents on respiratory virus infections. Leaflet includes information on the types of respiratory virus infection, how to test for them, and how to prevent the spread of infection.
  • Routine EEG

    Description
    This leaflet explains more about routine EEG.
  • Routine pregnancy tests before a planned operation/procedure

    Description
    This leaflet answers your questions about having a routine pregnancy test before your operation/procedure. It explains why itis necessary for all female patients who are 12 years old and above.
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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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