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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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  • 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.
  • squint surgery

    Description
    Information about surgery to correct a child's squint.
  • Staying safe

    Description
    Information for children who might be having thoughts about suicide or self-harming, including helpline numbers.
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  • 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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