Patient Information

Resource Index

Type Title Format
External Link 3 Questions for better health Easy Read
External Link 5 tips to support parents taking their baby home from the Neonatal Unit
Leaflet A Guide to Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)
External Link A guide to RSV vaccination for pregnant women (GOV.UK)
External Link A Guide to your COVID-19 vaccination
External Link A Practical guide for families of people with neurological conditions or acquired brain injury (Brainlink)
External Link A Urinary Catheter (Easy Read) Easy Read
External Link Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, a free test for men aged 65 and over
External Link Abdominal pain: advice for parents and carers
External Link Abuse and what to do about it (Easy Read) Easy Read
External Link Access to work: get support if you have a disability or health condition
Leaflet Achalasia
Leaflet Achilles tendon rupture treated with VACOpedĀ® Boot: rehabilitation programme and exercises
Leaflet Achilles tendon rupture treated with VACOpedĀ® Boot: user guide
Leaflet Active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT)
Leaflet Active exercises for your thumb
Leaflet Activities for babies with torticollis
Leaflet Activities for children to help them improve their walking skills
Leaflet Acupuncture
Leaflet Acute Anterior Uveitis (AAU)
External Link Adenoid surgery (ENT UK)
Leaflet Adjuvant bisphosphonate
External Link Advance care planning
External Link Advance care planning for your child
Leaflet Advice for patients following angioplasty / stent procedures
Leaflet Advice for patients following internal iliac embolisation
Leaflet Advice for patients following peripheral angiogram
Leaflet Advice on protecting your joints
External Link Advocacy for all: better voices better lives
Leaflet Aerosol inhaler
External Link After diagnosis (Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
External Link After your child's tonsil surgery: tips for parents (ENT UK)
External Link Age UK: Canterbury
Leaflet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Leaflet Aged 55 to 74? You may be eligible for a free lung health check
External Link AIDSmap
External Link Air travel and pregnancy: information for you
External Link Alzheimer's Society
Leaflet Amblyopia (lazy eye)
Leaflet Anatomic Total Shoulder Replacement
Leaflet Ankle and foot sprain / injury: aftercare advice
Leaflet Ankle and subtalar arthritis
Leaflet Ankle arthroscopy
External Link Antenatal hydronephrosis (dilated renal pelvis) in babies (NHS)
Leaflet Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury
Leaflet Anterior knee pain
Leaflet Anterior resection
External Link Anterior vaginal wall repair without the use of mesh
Leaflet Apicectomy
Leaflet Appendicitis and surgery
Leaflet Aquatic Therapy for adults and children
Leaflet Arthritis of the big toe (Hallux Rigidus)
Leaflet Arthritis of the elbow
Leaflet Aspiration during special procedures
External Link Aspiration pneumonia (Easy Read) Easy Read
External Link Assisted vaginal birth (ventouse or forceps): information for you
External Link Asthma - Acute Exacerbation
External Link Asthma Action Plan: children and young people over 2 years old
External Link Asthma and Lung UK: support for you
External Link Asthma and your child (Asthma UK)
Leaflet Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
External Link Baby Check App: how to use (The Lullaby Trust)
External Link Baby Check: is your baby really ill? (The Lullaby Trust)
External Link Baby movements in pregnancy
Leaflet Back injury: aftercare advice
External Link Balance retraining
Leaflet Balance testing: what is it all about?
External Link Balloon sinuplasty (ENT UK)
Leaflet Barium swallow / meal / follow through
Leaflet Before your blood test - not eating and only drinking water (also known as 'fasting') (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
Leaflet Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
External Link Beside you: breastfeeding in Kent
Leaflet Biceps disorders / SLAP tears: labral repair
External Link Birth after previous caesarean (Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (RCOG))
External Link Birth Afterthoughts
External Link Birth to Five
External Link Birth Trauma Association
External Link Bladder and Bowel Community
Leaflet Blepharitis
External Link Bliss: charity for babies born sick or premature
External Link Blood Cancer UK
External Link Blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and circulation problems: transplantation series
Leaflet Bone marrow biopsy
Leaflet Botulinum toxin (Botox) treatment for blepharospasm
Leaflet Botulinum toxin (Botox) treatment for hemifacial spasm
External Link Botulinum toxin-A injections into the bladder wall (British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS))
Leaflet Botulinum toxin: a treatment for squint
External Link Brainstreams.ca
External Link Breast Cancer Now
Leaflet Breast cancer risk assessment: high risk
Leaflet Breast cancer risk assessment: moderate risk
Leaflet Breast cancer risk assessment: near population risk
External Link Breast cancer screening: an easy read guide (NHS) Easy Read
Leaflet Breast Implant Associated Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)
Leaflet Breast lump surgery: aftercare advice
External Link Breast prostheses, bras and clothes after surgery
Leaflet Breathing exercises after surgery
Leaflet Breech presentation after 36 weeks of pregnancy
External Link British Academy of Audiology: public information
External Link British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists
External Link British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): bladder information leaflets
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): fertility and infertility information leaflets
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): kidney and adrenal information leaflets
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): penis procedures information leaflets
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): prostate information leaflets
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): retroperitoneal surgery
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): stone procedures information leaflets
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): testis and scrotal procedures information leaflets
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): transplantation and dialysis procedures information leaflets
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): ureter procedures information leaflets
External Link British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS): urethra procedures information leaflets
External Link British Blood Transfusion Society
External Link British Heart Foundation
External Link British Nuclear Medicine Society
External Link British Orthodontic Society (BOS)
External Link British Pain Society (BPS) patient publications
External Link British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association
External Link British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR) patient leaflets
External Link British Thyroid Association: patient resources
External Link British Thyroid Foundation: patient leaflets
External Link Bronchiolitis (a cause of persistent cough, mild fever and feeding difficulties in infants): Advice for parents and carers of children younger than 1 year old
Leaflet Bronchoscopy
External Link Building a happy baby: a guide for parents (UNICEF)
Leaflet Burns First Aid and Prevention
External Link Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust
Leaflet Campylobacter infection
Leaflet Cancel your hospital appointment using the Patient Portal (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
External Link Cancer Research UK: publications
External Link Cancer Research UK: treatment for cancer
External Link Cancer.net
External Link Cancer? We'll help you make sense of it all
Leaflet Capsule Sponge Test
Leaflet Carbapenemase-producing organism (CPO) / Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)
Leaflet Carbon monoxide testing in pregnancy
Leaflet Cardiac catheterisation
Leaflet Cardiac intervention
Leaflet Care of your arteriovenous fistula after surgery
External Link Care Quality Commission
External Link Carers UK
Leaflet Caring for children with minor burns
Leaflet Caring for your minor burn
Leaflet Caring for your soft bite raising appliance (BRA): advice sheet
Leaflet Carpal tunnel syndrome
Leaflet Carriers of haemophilia
External Link Cavernoma Alliance UK
External Link Cellulitis in children advice sheet: advice for parents and carers
External Link Cerebra: working wonders for children with brain disorders
Leaflet Cervical biopsy
External Link Cervical screening with the right support for people with a learning disability (video) Easy Read
Leaflet Cervical screening: having a colposcopy
External Link Cervical screening: leaflet for women considering screening
External Link Cervical stitch: information for you (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG))
Leaflet Change date or time of hospital appointment using the Patient Portal (Easy Read and Text Only)
Leaflet Chaplaincy / Spiritual Care Services
Leaflet Charging patients for lost or damaged NHS hearing aids
External Link Check if a health condition affects your driving (DVLA)
Leaflet Chest injury: aftercare advice
External Link Chickenpox
External Link Chickenpox in pregnancy: what you need to know
External Link Children's bladder health: bladder problems and incontinence (ERIC: the children's bladder and bowel charity)
External Link Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) Support
External Link Circumcision (complete removal of the foreskin)
Leaflet Cleaning your eyes before surgery
Leaflet Clostridioides difficile (C.diff) (previously known as Clostridium difficile)
Leaflet Colonoscopy
Leaflet Colonoscopy and gastroscopy
Leaflet Colorectal cancer (bowel cancer)
External Link Colostomy UK
External Link Colpocleisis (closing the vagina to treat prolapse)
External Link Colposuspension for stress incontinence
Leaflet Coming to hospital for a blood test (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
External Link Common infectious illnesses (Bliss)
Leaflet Communicating by email or SMS text Easy Read
External Link Communication tips when using face masks
Leaflet Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Leaflet Congratulations on your pregnancy
External Link Connevans DeafEquipment
External Link Consent - what you have the right to expect: a guide for parents
External Link Consent and capacity: helping you make important choices Easy Read
External Link Consent to treatment (NHS)
Leaflet Consent: a guide for people with learning disabilities
External Link Considering a caesarean birth
External Link Constipation Easy Read leaflet (Bladder and Bowel UK) Easy Read
External Link Constipation in children: symptoms, causes and relief (ERIC: the children's bowel and bladder charity)
External Link Constipation resources for people with a learning disability (NHS England) Easy Read
External Link Contact for families with disabled children
Leaflet Contraceptive coil insertion at the time of caesarean birth
Leaflet Corneal abrasion
Leaflet Corneal graft transplant
External Link Coronectomy (British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS))
Leaflet Critical Care Rehabilitation Exercises
Leaflet Critical Care Unit patient diaries
External Link Crohn's and Colitis UK
Leaflet CT Colonoscopy
Leaflet Cubital tunnel syndrome
Leaflet Cutting your new ear mould to size when you do have an old ear mould
Leaflet Cutting your new ear mould to size when you don't have an old ear mould
External Link CVS and amniocentesis: information for parents
External Link Davy the Detective: finding out about anaesthetics
Leaflet DDAVP (Octim or Desmopressin)
External Link Deciding about a post mortem examination: information for parents
Leaflet Decision about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Leaflet Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Leaflet Delirium
Leaflet Dementia and short-term artificial feeding
External Link Dementia UK: Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline
Leaflet Dental advice for patients having radiotherapy and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer
Leaflet Dental trauma
External Link Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Easy Read
External Link Detention: also called Sectioned Easy Read
Leaflet Dexamethasone
Leaflet Dexamethasone, Covid-19, and increased glucose levels
External Link Diabetes and foot problems
Leaflet Diabetes and pregnancy: what you need to know
External Link Diabetes and your eyes Easy Read
External Link Diabetes: vascular disease
External Link Diabetic foot problems
Leaflet Diagnosis and treatment of venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) in pregnancy and after birth
Leaflet Diagnostic hearing tests
External Link Dialysis Away From Base (DAFB) (Kidney Care UK)
External Link Diarrhoea and/or vomiting (gastroenteritis): advice for parents and carers of children
External Link Dietary advice for stone formers: frequently asked questions (British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS))
Leaflet Dietary recommendations for people living with gastroparesis
External Link Different Strokes
Leaflet Discharge advice and information following your pain procedure: The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation
Leaflet Discharge advice following a lesser toe fracture
Leaflet Discharge advice following a vulval biopsy
Leaflet Discharge advice for patients following cataract surgery
Leaflet Discharge advice for patients following eye surgery
Leaflet Distal radius fracture / Open reduction internal fixation: aftercare advice
Leaflet Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
External Link Do the test: Go for it! Taking the fear out of going for breast screening Easy Read
External Link Dorsal slit of the foreskin
External Link Dupuytren's contracture
Leaflet Dupuytren's Dermofasciectomy: aftercare advice
Leaflet Dupuytren's disease
Leaflet Dupuytren's disease: needle aponeurotomy procedure
Leaflet Dupuytren's Fasciectomy: aftercare advice
Leaflet Ear surgery: aftercare advice
Leaflet Early Pregnancy Assessment Units (EPAUs)
External Link Earwax build-up (NHS)
Leaflet East Kent Hospitals' Counselling and Support Services for cancer patients
Leaflet East Kent Hospitals' Dementia Team
Leaflet East Kent Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Multidisciplinary Team
External Link East Kent Neonatal Unit Parent Support
Leaflet East Kent Neuro Rehab Unit (EKNRU), Kent and Canterbury Hospital
External Link Easy Read advice and information about Covid Easy Read
External Link Easy read guide to the Covid-19 booster vaccination
External Link Eat Well (NHS)
Leaflet Ectropion
Leaflet Emergency treatment for patients with bleeding disorders
External Link Encephalitis International
Leaflet Endo Bronchial Ultrasound Scan (EBUS)
Leaflet Endo-venous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of varicose veins
Leaflet Endometrial ablation
External Link Endoscopic (telescopic) treatment of an urethral stricture
Leaflet Entropion
External Link Environmental Control Service (Kent and Medway NHS Trust)
External Link Epidural advice and information (Labour Pains)
Leaflet Epidural injections: The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation
External Link Epidural pain relief after surgery (Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA))
External Link Epidural steroid injection for the treatment of pain
External Link Epilepsy Easy Read and audio leaflets Easy Read
External Link Epilepsy Society
External Link Epiretinal membrane
Leaflet Erb's Palsy
Leaflet ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography)
External Link Everyturn
External Link Excision or incision biopsy of a skin lesion
External Link Explain my procedure: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Leaflet Expressing and handling breast milk in hospital
Leaflet Expressing colostrum during pregnancy
External Link Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) for stones (British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS))
Leaflet Eye care card
Leaflet Eye donation for corneal transplant
Leaflet Facet joint injections: The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation
External Link Facet joint medial branch blocks for the treatment of pain
External Link Facet Joint Rhizolysis/Radio Frequency Lesioning (Denervation) for the Treatment of Pain
Leaflet Factor VII deficiency
Leaflet Factor XI deficiency
External Link Falls prevention in hospital: a guide for patients, their families and carers
External Link FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) Awareness
Leaflet Fasting for your blood test
External Link Fathers and partners: coping with a traumatic birth (Birth Trauma Association)
External Link Fatigue (Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
External Link Febrile convulsion: advice intended for parents/carers taking their child home after seeing a doctor
External Link Fever and rash advice sheet: advice for parents and carers of children
External Link Fever in children over 5 years: advice for parents and carers of children 5 years and older
External Link Fever in children under 5 years: advice for parents and carers of children younger than 5 years
Leaflet Finger PIP joint injuries
Leaflet Fistulogram
Leaflet Fistuloplasty / Venoplasty
External Link Fits, faints and funny turns advice sheet: advice for parents and carers
Leaflet Flat feet
Leaflet Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Leaflet Flexible sigmoidoscopy and gastroscopy
Leaflet Fluoroquinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, delafloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and ofloxacin)
Leaflet Free prescriptions for patients with cancer diagnosis
External Link Freeing of preputial (foreskin) adhesions
External Link Frenuloplasty (lengthening of the penile frenulum)
Leaflet Fresnel prism
Leaflet Friends and Family Test (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
Leaflet Frozen shoulder (stiff shoulder / adhesive capsulitis)
Leaflet Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Leaflet Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) and Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICGA)
Leaflet Further help and support for breast cancer patients
Leaflet Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy): aftercare advice
Leaflet Ganglion cysts
Leaflet Gastroscopy
Leaflet Gastroscopy / Oesophageal dilation
Leaflet Gastroscopy / PEG
Leaflet Gastroscopy / Varices
Leaflet General advice for patients with bleeding disorders
External Link General anaesthesia: a brief guide for young people
Leaflet General anaesthetic and sedation: aftercare advice
Leaflet General care of vulval skin
Leaflet Genetic testing and breast cancer
Leaflet Genetic testing and secondary (metastatic) breast cancer
Leaflet Genetic testing for inherited bleeding disorders
External Link Genital herpes in pregnancy: information for you
Leaflet Gestational diabetes: what you need to know
External Link Get your free flu jab Easy Read
External Link Getting ready for a talk about your health Easy Read
External Link Getting the right help when your child is unwell (NHS)
Leaflet Glandular fever
Leaflet Glasses and testing for glasses (Hospital Refraction)
Leaflet Glaucoma
Leaflet Glaucoma Imaging Clinic
Leaflet Globus sensation
Leaflet Glucagon test
Leaflet Glue ear, grommets, and adenoids
External Link Going home from the Neonatal Unit: a guide (Bliss)
Leaflet Going home with a pigtail drain
Leaflet Graded Motor Imagery (GMI)
External Link Group B Strep and pregnancy (Group B Strep Support)
External Link Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy and newborn babies (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG))
Leaflet GTN spray
External Link Guide to bottle feeding: how to prepare infant formula and sterilise bottles
Leaflet Gynaecological Rapid Access Clinic (RAC)
Leaflet Gynaecological surgery: aftercare advice
Leaflet Gynaecology tests and symptom relief procedures
Leaflet Gynaecology wound care: aftercare advice
External Link Haemophilia Centre Locator: an EAHAD and EHC project
Leaflet Haemorrhoid surgery or Sphincterotomy: aftercare advice
Leaflet Haemtrack
Leaflet Hallux Valgus and Lesser toe conditions
Leaflet Having a blood test as an inpatient (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
External Link Having a cataract operation Easy Read
Leaflet Having a CT scan at the hospital (Easy Read and Text only) Easy Read
Leaflet Having a gallbladder operation
Leaflet Having a hearing aid assessment at the hospital
Leaflet Having a hearing aid fitted at the hospital
Leaflet Having a kidney biopsy: your questions answered
Leaflet Having a Nasogastric (NG) Tube (Easy Read and Text only) Easy Read
Leaflet Having a platelet function test
Leaflet Having a sentinel lymph node biopsy and wide local excision for malignant melanoma
Leaflet Having a transperineal biopsy of the prostate
Leaflet Having a transplant kidney biopsy: your questions answered
Leaflet Having a transrectal ultrasound scan and prostate biopsy
Leaflet Having an eye operation as a day case patient (under a general or local anaesthetic)
External Link Having an Eye Test Easy Read
External Link Having an operation with anaesthesia (Easy Read resources) Easy Read
External Link Having sugammadex (also known as Bridion) after an operation
External Link Having your pulse checked (Easy Read) Easy Read
External Link Having your temperature taken (Easy Read) Easy Read
Leaflet Head and Neck Rapid Access Clinic
Leaflet Head injury (adult): aftercare advice (from the Emergency Department)
Leaflet Head injury advice (inpatient advice from the Falls Team)
External Link Head injury: advice for parents and carers of children
External Link Headache after an epidural or spinal injection? What you need to know (Labour Pains)
External Link Headway: the brain injury association: factsheets
External Link Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
External Link Health Video Library (The Deaf Health Charity Signhealth)
External Link Healthier Together
Leaflet HealthNet Homecare Home Delivery Service
Leaflet Hearing aid aftercare and repair
External Link Hearing tests for children (NHS)
Leaflet Hepatitis A
Leaflet Hepatitis B
Leaflet Hernia
Leaflet Hernia repair surgery: aftercare advice
Leaflet High blood pressure (Hypertension)
External Link Hip Spica: Equipment List for Children (STEPS)
External Link Hip Surgery and Spica Cast Care: The Parents' Guide (STEPS)
External Link Hole in the eardrum and myringoplasty (ENT UK)
External Link Holistic Needs Assessment: planning your care and support (Macmillan Cancer Support)
External Link Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
External Link Home dialysis reimbursement: a guide for patients (Kidney Care UK)
Leaflet Home haemodialysis
Leaflet Homecare Medicine Service: delivering medicines to your home
Leaflet Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Leaflet Hospital at Home Team: Home Ward
Leaflet Hospital eye checks for children
External Link House dust mite allergy (Allergy UK)
External Link How can I tell that breastfeeding is going well? (UNICEF)
External Link How to administer Buccolam Midazolam Oromucosal Solution
External Link How to do nasal irrigation (washes) (ENT UK)
Leaflet How to get your child's glasses
External Link How to give a baby CPR (Resuscitation Council UK)
Leaflet How to help your childā€™s communication skills at home
External Link How to join the Learning Disability Register Easy Read
Leaflet How to recognise a bleed
Leaflet How to recognise a relapse of your ITP
Leaflet How to support your child's speech skills
Leaflet How to support your childā€™s language and communication skills: encouraging phrases and sentences
Leaflet How to support your childā€™s language and communication skills: encouraging single words
Leaflet How to support your childā€™s language and communication skills: encouraging two words together
Leaflet How to support your childā€™s listening and attention skills
Leaflet How to support your childā€™s social communication skills
External Link How to use ear drops or sprays (ENT UK)
External Link How to use nasal sprays (ENT UK)
Leaflet How to use nose drops
External Link How to wash your hands
Leaflet How will my GP and midwife know I have had a miscarriage / ectopic?
External Link Human papillomavirus (HPV) (NHS)
Leaflet Humeral fracture
External Link Hydrostatic distension (stretching) of the bladder with fluid
Leaflet Hypertension Clinic: appointment information
Leaflet Hypnosis as part of your psychological treatment
Leaflet Hysterectomy
Leaflet Hysteroscopy
External Link I may have cancer. What happens now?
Leaflet Ice treatment
Leaflet Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)
External Link If you think someone is having a stroke get help quickly Easy Read
External Link Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association (IA)
Leaflet Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)
Leaflet Immunoglobulin (Ig) Therapy
External Link Impacted canines
Leaflet Incision and drainage of a skin abscess
External Link Incision of the bladder neck
External Link Induction of labour with DILAPAN-S
External Link Infant crying and how to cope: babies born prematurely (NHS)
Leaflet Infant hip ultrasound scan
Leaflet Infection prevention and control
Leaflet Inflamed or swollen tendon (tendinopathy and tenosynovitis): aftercare advice
External Link Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Flare-ups (Crohn's and Colitis UK)
Leaflet Information about lung nodules
Leaflet Information about our Supportive and Palliative Care Service
Leaflet Information following a therapeutic termination of pregnancy: leaflet B
Leaflet Information following an early or mid-term pregnancy loss: leaflet A
Leaflet Information following an elective termination: leaflet C
Leaflet Information for gynaecology patients for before and after their operation
Leaflet Information for patients at home who need intravenous therapy through a Midline
Leaflet Information for patients at home who need intravenous therapy through an Acufuser pump
Leaflet Information for patients following your Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) or Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) procedure
Leaflet Information for patients having an operation / procedure as a day case patient
Leaflet Information for patients having an operation / procedure as an inpatient
External Link Information for people with or affected by motor neurone disease (Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA))
Leaflet Inherited platelet function disorders
Leaflet Inhibitors
Leaflet Injured finger: aftercare advice
Leaflet Inserting your hearing aid with ear moulds
Leaflet Inserting your hearing aid with LifeTips
Leaflet Insertion and care of a tunnelled dialysis line
External Link Insertion of a suprapubic catheter
External Link Inspection of the bladder with a rigid instrument (rigid cystoscopy)
Leaflet Instructions for MOVIPREP and PLENVU bowel preparation
Leaflet Instructions for the day before your orthopaedic operation / procedure
Leaflet Instructions for the day before your procedure / operation (Kent and Canterbury Hospital)
Leaflet Instructions for the day before your procedure / operation (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (QEQM) Hospital)
Leaflet Instructions for the day before your procedure / operation (William Harvey Hospital)
Leaflet Instructions for wearing your custom-made splint
Leaflet Instructions for wearing your Futura wrist splint
Leaflet Instructions for wearing your neoprene CMC thumb splint
External Link Intensive Care: a guide for patients and relatives (ICU Steps)
External Link Intracapsular tonsillectomy for children (ENT UK)
Leaflet Intrauterine procedures: aftercare advice
Leaflet Intravenous (IV) iron infusion
Leaflet Intravitreal injection: aftercare advice
Leaflet Introduction to Open Access Follow-Up (OAFU) for Breast Cancer
Leaflet Introduction to Supported Self Management for bowel cancer patients
Leaflet Introduction to supported self-management for thyroid cancer patients
Leaflet Introduction to supported self-management for urology patients
Leaflet Investigations of thyroid nodules
Leaflet Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
External Link Jaundice in babies: advice for parents and carers
Leaflet Jaw joint problems
External Link KASBAH: supporting people with disabilities towards independence
External Link Keep your heart healthy (Easy Read) Easy Read
External Link Keeping the pressure off (Kent Community Health)
External Link Kent Association for the Blind (KAB)
External Link Kent Deaf Children's Society (KDCS)
Leaflet Kent Kidney Care Centre Counselling Service
Leaflet Kent Kidney Care Centre: medicines prescribed for people with chronic kidney disease
External Link Kent Kidney Care UK: patient information booklets
External Link Kent Kidney Patients Association
External Link Kent Oncology Centre: radiotherapy
Leaflet Kent Tongue-tie Service for babies under 12 weeks
External Link Kidney disease and foot care: Charcot Feet
External Link Kidney disease and foot care: foot ulcers
External Link Kidney disease and foot care: footwear
External Link Kidney disease and foot care: holiday feet
Leaflet Kidney transplant follow-up at Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Leaflet Kinesio taping
Leaflet Knee injury and exercises: aftercare advice
Leaflet Labrum repair surgery for shoulder instability
External Link Lactation choices after bereavement (Human Milk Foundation and Hearts Milk Bank)
Leaflet Laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery
External Link Laparoscopic (keyhole) removal of the adrenal gland
External Link Laparoscopic (keyhole) removal of the kidney for benign conditions
External Link Laparoscopic (keyhole) removal of the whole kidney and ureter
Leaflet Laparoscopic hernia repair: aftercare advice
Leaflet Laparoscopic hysterectomy
Leaflet Laparoscopic sterilisation
Leaflet Laparoscopy
Leaflet Large Loop Excision Transformation Zone (LLETZ)
Leaflet Large Loop Excision Transformation Zone (LLETZ): aftercare advice
Leaflet Laryngoscopy
Leaflet Laryngoscopy and pharyngoscopy: aftercare advice
Leaflet Laser capsulotomy
Leaflet Laser iridoplasty
Leaflet Laser retinopexy
Leaflet Laser trabeculoplasty
Leaflet Lateral ankle ligament injuries
External Link Learn about tube feeding in MND/ALS
External Link Learning about breathing support in MND/ALS
External Link Leaving hospital to go home Easy Read
External Link Leaving hospital to go to another place of care Easy Read
External Link Let's face it!
External Link Let's get active: exercise for kidney patients
External Link Leukaemia Care
Leaflet LHRH Stimulation Test
Leaflet Lichen planus
Leaflet Life after renal transplant: frequently asked questions
External Link Limp
Leaflet Lithotripsy treatment for kidney stones
External Link Living with ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) Factsheets
External Link Living with heart failure
External Link Look Good Feel Better
Leaflet Low back pain and sciatica
Leaflet Low dose aspirin (150mg) in pregnancy
Leaflet Low-fibre diet for vegans taking PLENVU or MOVIPREP bowel preparation
Leaflet Lumbar puncture (child)
External Link Lymphadenopathy advice sheet
External Link Lymphoma Action
External Link Lynch Syndrome (The Eve Appeal)
External Link Macmillan Cancer Support: Cancer A to Z
External Link Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project
External Link Macmillan Easy Read Cancer Information Easy Read
External Link Macmillian Cancer Support
Leaflet Macular hole
Leaflet Maintaining a healthy bowel when on peritoneal dialysis (PD)
Leaflet Mallet finger injury
External Link Managing Adult Malnutrition
External Link Managing relapses (Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
External Link Marie Curie Cancer Care
Leaflet Mastoid obliteration
Leaflet Maxillofacial Prosthetics
External Link Meatoplasty
External Link Medic Alert
Leaflet Medical management of ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy of unknown location (PUL) which is not resolving spontaneously
Leaflet Medical Retina Imaging Clinic
External Link Meningitis Baby Watch (Meningitis Research Foundation)
External Link Meningitis Now
External Link Mesothelioma UK
Leaflet Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Leaflet Micro-pigmentation (medical tattooing)
Leaflet Micro-pigmentation (medical tattooing): aftercare advice
Leaflet Mild Haemophilia A
Leaflet Mild Haemophilia B
External Link MIND
Leaflet Minor vulval surgery: aftercare advice
External Link Miracle Moon
Leaflet Mirena coil
External Link Miscarriage Association
External Link Mitrofanoff Support
External Link MLTB (Micro laryngo tracheo bronchoscopy) (ENT UK)
Leaflet Moderate Haemophilia A
Leaflet Moderate Haemophilia B
Leaflet Morton's Neuroma
External Link Motor Neurone Disease Association
External Link Motor Neurone Disease Association: East Kent Group
External Link Mouth Cancer Foundation
External Link MPN Voice
External Link MS Society
External Link Multiple pregnancy: having more than one baby (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG))
Leaflet Musculoskeletal corticosteroid injection
External Link My Health Passport: for autistic people
Leaflet My Stroke Passport
External Link My urinary catheter passport (NHS)
External Link My visit to Children's Audiology (patient video)
Leaflet Mycophenolate Mofetil
External Link Myeloma UK
Leaflet Myosure
Leaflet Naevus Imaging Clinic
Leaflet Nasal douching after surgery
Leaflet Nasal surgery: aftercare advice
External Link National Deaf Children's Society
External Link National Organisation for FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
External Link National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Leaflet Nausea and vomiting with pregnancy
External Link Neck Dissection (ENT UK)
Leaflet Neck pain / injury: aftercare advice
Leaflet Nephrectomy: physiotherapy advice for before and after your surgery
Leaflet Nerve root block injections, transforaminal epidural, and dorsal root ganglion blocks: The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation
Leaflet New diagnosis of severe haemophilia: where to get support
External Link Newborn hearing screening (NHS)
Leaflet Newborn jaundice
Leaflet Newborn pulse oximetry screening
External Link NHS Blood and Transplant
External Link NHS Health Check
Leaflet NHS Steroid Emergency Card
External Link NHS: Health A to Z of conditions and treatment
External Link NHS: Help with health costs
External Link NHS: Live Well
Leaflet Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) at home explained
Leaflet Non-Specific Symptoms (NSS) Faster Diagnostics Service
Leaflet Nose bleeds
Leaflet Nose bleeds and suspected broken nose: aftercare advice
Leaflet Nurse telephone pre-assessment
External Link Obesity and its effects on the pelvic floor
External Link Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (Asthma and Lung UK)
Leaflet Occupational Therapy in POPS (Perioperative care for Older People undergoing Surgery)
Leaflet Occupational therapy: The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation
External Link Off to the best start: important information about feeding your baby
Leaflet Omnigen / OmniLenz
External Link Online MS fatigue-management course (MS Society)
Leaflet Open Access Follow-Up (OAFU) for Breast Cancer
Leaflet Opening the East Kent Hospitals Patient Portal (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
Leaflet Operations for prolapse of the vaginal apex
Leaflet Opioids for pain relief: The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation
Leaflet Oral (mouth) biopsy
Leaflet Oral glucose tolerance test (adults)
External Link Orchidopexy for an undescended testis
External Link Organ donation (NHS Blood and Transplant)
External Link Organ donation law in England (YouTube video)
Leaflet Orthodontic treatment: what you need to know
Leaflet Orthoptic uses of atropine
Leaflet Osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb
External Link Otosclerosis and stapedotomy (ENT UK)
Leaflet Our commitment to you when something may have gone wrong
Leaflet Overactive bladder
Leaflet Oxygen on discharge from hospital
Leaflet Pain relief after your caesarean birth
Leaflet Pain, Allodynia, and Desensitisation therapy
Leaflet Pan Retinal Photocoagulation (PRP) for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Leaflet Pan Retinal Photocoagulation (PRP) for Retinal Vein Thrombosis with Rubeotic Glaucoma
External Link Pancreatic Cancer UK
Leaflet Parenteral nutrition
External Link Parkinson's UK: local groups
External Link Parotidectomy: surgery to remove a lump (ENT UK)
Leaflet Patch testing
Leaflet Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS): Do you have a worry or concern? We are here to help. (Easy Read and Text only)) Easy Read
Leaflet Patient advice following epidural analgesia
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (Easy Read and Text only) Easy Read
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Acute Child Health)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Acute Child Health: Long-Term PIFU)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Acute Child Health: Paediatric Oncology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Adult Orthoptist)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD))
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Cardiology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Cardiology: Electrophysiology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Chronic Pain Service)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Community Child Health 290)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Community Child Health 291)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Dermatology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Diabetes and Endocrinology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT))
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Gastroenterology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Gynae-Oncology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Gynaecology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Gynaecology: BRCA Clinic)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Haemophilia - Thrombosis: Long-term PIFU)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Health Care for Older People (HCOOP))
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Interventional Radiology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Medical Retinal Naevus)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Medical Retinal Uveitus)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Neuro Rehab)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Neurology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Ophthalmology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Oral and Maxillofacial Department)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Oral and Maxillofacial Medical Tattooing)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Orthopaedic Hand Service)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Orthotics)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Paediatric Orthoptist)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Respiratory)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Rheumatology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Sleep Studies Department)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Therapies)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O))
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Urology)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Vascular Physiotherapy)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) (Vascular Surgery)
Leaflet Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) for patients with lymphoma
External Link Patient UK
Leaflet Patients having a CT examination
Leaflet Pelvic floor exercises for men undergoing radical prostatectomy
External Link Pelvic floor muscle exercises (for men) (Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP))
External Link Pelvic floor muscle exercises (for women) (Pelvic Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP))
External Link Penile urethroplasty
Leaflet Percutaneous liver biopsy
External Link Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (keyhole surgery for kidney stones)
External Link Perinatal Mental Health Community Service (PMHCS) East Kent
Leaflet Perineal tear advice and care
Leaflet Perioperative Care for Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPS)
External Link Perthes Disease Fact Sheet for Children (STEPS)
External Link Perthes Disease: The Parents' Guide (STEPS)
Leaflet Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens for narrow or closed angles
External Link Pharyngeal pouch surgery (ENT UK)
External Link Physical activity and pregnancy
External Link Pilgrims Hospices
Leaflet Pilonidal sinus or abscess operation: aftercare advice
External Link Placenta praevia, placenta accreta and vasa praevia (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG))
External Link Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly (flat head syndrome) (NHS)
Leaflet Planning for your arteriovenous fistula
Leaflet Planning for your arteriovenous graft and care of your graft after surgery
External Link Planning together: leaving hospital when the time is right
Leaflet Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection
External Link Population screening programmes
Leaflet Portacaths
Leaflet Positioning (Posturing) following vitreoretinal surgery to your eye
Leaflet Post-operative advice for Mr Poddar and Miss Pronisceva's breast patients
Leaflet Posterior segment eye surgery (back of the eye) in relation to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
External Link Posterior vaginal wall repair without the use of mesh (British Association of Urogynaecologists (BSUG))
Leaflet Posterior vitreous detachment
Leaflet Postmenopausal women (aged over 50 years) at high risk of breast cancer
Leaflet Postmenopausal women (aged over 50 years) at moderate risk of breast cancer
Leaflet Postnatal exercises
Leaflet Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)
External Link Pre-eclampsia: information for you
Leaflet Preadmission screening for surgical patients regarding Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Leaflet Prednisolone
External Link Pregnancy (NHS)
Leaflet Pregnancy loss aftercare and advice
Leaflet Pregnancy of unknown location (PUL)
External Link Pregnancy: how to help protect you and your baby
Leaflet Premenopausal women at high risk of breast cancer
Leaflet Premenopausal women at moderate risk of breast cancer
Leaflet Preparing for your hip replacement operation at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Kent and Canterbury (K&C) Hospital
Leaflet Preparing for your knee replacement operation at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Kent and Canterbury (K&C) Hospital
Leaflet Preterm Birth Surveillance Clinic
Leaflet Preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (PPROM)
Leaflet Preventing a blood clot whilst you are in hospital
External Link Prostate Cancer Support Association (PCSA) Kent
External Link Prostate Cancer UK
Leaflet Prostate disease and TURP (Trans Urethral Resection Prostate)
External Link Prostatic urethral lift (Urolift) implant
Leaflet Protecting your baby from low blood glucose
Leaflet Pseudostrabismus explained
Leaflet Pterygium and pterygium surgery
Leaflet Pulled elbow (child): aftercare advice
Leaflet Pulmonary embolus
External Link Pulmonary fibrosis (British Lung Foundation)
External Link Putting in your eye drops Easy Read
External Link Radical laparoscopic (keyhole) nephrectomy (removal of a kidney for suspected cancer)
Leaflet Radiofrequency denervation of facet joints: The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation
External Link Ramadan and pregnancy (British Nutrition Foundation)
Leaflet Rapid Access Lung Clinic
Leaflet Rapid Diagnostic Lymphadenopathy Service
External Link Reasonable adjustments: small changes that can help people with a learning disability Easy Read
Leaflet Rectal cancer
Leaflet Reducing the risk of a blood clot for patients with a leg injury needing immobilisation
Leaflet Reducing the risk of perineal trauma during childbirth
Leaflet Reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pregnancy and the postnatal period
Leaflet Reducing your risk of pressure ulcers
Leaflet Reducing your risk of wound infection after a caesarean birth
External Link Rees Bear has an anaesthetic
Leaflet Referral to the Breast Cancer Family History Clinic
Leaflet Registration, the National Haemophilia Database, and Bleeding Status Card
Leaflet Removal of a haemodialysis tunnelled catheter
External Link Removal of epididymal cyst
Leaflet Removal of facial skin lesions
Leaflet Removal of impacted wisdom teeth
Leaflet Removal of the parotid salivary gland
Leaflet Removal of the submandibular salivary gland
Leaflet Renal artery denervation (RDN)
External Link Repair of a scrotal hydrocele
External Link Resources for Black or Black Mixed-Heritage pregnant women and birthing people (Tommy's: the pregnancy and baby charity)
Leaflet Retained pregnancy tissue: treatment with Misoprostol tablets
Leaflet Retinal detachment
Leaflet Retinal tear
Leaflet Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Leaflet Retrograde ureteric stenting
Leaflet Retubing your ear mould
Leaflet Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Leaflet Rib fractures
External Link Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
Leaflet Right hemicolectomy
External Link Rigid pharyngoscopy and upper oesophagoscopy (ENT UK)
Leaflet Rituximab
Leaflet Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: discharge information
Leaflet Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Leaflet Rotator cuff tear
External Link Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
External Link Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
External Link Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB): eye conditions
External Link Sacrocolpopexy for vaginal vault prolapse
External Link Sacroiliac Joint Injection for the Treatment of Pain
External Link Safer sleep advice for premature and low birthweight babies (The Lullaby Trust)
External Link Safer sleep advice: co-sleeping (The Lullaby Trust)
External Link Safer sleep for babies quick reference guide (The Lullaby Trust)
External Link Safer sleep reduces the risk of SIDS (The Lullaby Trust)
Leaflet Scaphoid fracture
Leaflet Scar massage
External Link Scope: equality for disabled people
Leaflet Screening for MRSA / MSSA and CPO within the Kent Kidney Care Centre
External Link Screening tests for you and your baby
External Link Secure Start next steps
Leaflet Self-administration of insulin in hospital
Leaflet Sending hospital appointment letters using the Patient Portal (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
Leaflet Sentinel node biopsy (SNB)
Leaflet Sepsis: know the signs and save a life
Leaflet Septoplasty
External Link Septorhinoplasty (ENT UK)
Leaflet Serial casting
Leaflet Serial casting: care advice for parents and schools
External Link Serious foot problems and diabetes
Leaflet Severe Haemophilia A
Leaflet Severe Haemophilia B
External Link Shared haemodialysis care (Kidney Care UK)
Leaflet Shared-care in haemodialysis
Leaflet Shin lacerations: aftercare advice
Leaflet Short Synacthen Test
Leaflet Short Synacthen Test with 17 OH progesterone
Leaflet Shoulder arthroscopy
External Link Shoulder dystocia: information for you
Leaflet Shoulder Impingement Syndrome and Acromioclavicular Pain: arthroscopic surgery
Leaflet Shoulder replacement: resurfacing arthroplasty
Leaflet Signia Contrast digital hearing aids (visually impaired)
Leaflet Signia Contrast: information about your hearing aid
Leaflet Signia Stretta: your hearing aid information booklet
Leaflet Silicone gel
External Link Simple orchidectomy (surgical removal of a testis)
External Link Simple steps to healthy feet if you've got diabetes
External Link Simple steps to keep you safe during your hospital stay (NHS England)
External Link Skin care in renal transplant patients
Leaflet Skin surgery
External Link SNAAP (Special Needs Advisory and Activities Project)
External Link Snoring Information Guides
External Link SNP array
Leaflet Social care and benefits advice for patients with bleeding disorders
Leaflet Spinal anaesthetic for a day operation or procedure: aftercare advice
External Link Spinal strokes
Leaflet Splinting for patients with neurological injury
Leaflet Squint surgery for children and adults
Leaflet Stable fractures (breaks) of the spine
Leaflet Steam inhalation after surgery
External Link Steps Worldwide: parents guides
Leaflet Sterilisation during caesarean birth
Leaflet Steroid injections for shoulder and elbow pain
External Link Stimulating the spinal cord to help with pain: information for patients
Leaflet Stopping infection in hospital (Easy Read and Text only) Easy Read
Leaflet Strabismus (squint) explained
External Link Stroke Association
Leaflet Subacromial shoulder pain
External Link Support for breathing problems: information for people with or affected by motor neurone disease
External Link Support for people who are d/Deaf or deafblind (Kent County Council)
Leaflet Supported Self Management for patients who have had bowel cancer
Leaflet Supported self-management for thyroid cancer patients
Leaflet Surgery for testicular cancer
Leaflet Surgery in the mouth: aftercare advice
Leaflet Surgical wound care advice following your arterio-venous fistula ligation
Leaflet Surgical wound care advice following your upper limb procedure
Leaflet Sweat test
Leaflet Syringe pump
Leaflet Taking an impression (mould) of your ear
External Link Talipes / Clubfoot: The Parents' Guide (STEPS)
Leaflet Talk to us.... Complaints, comments, concerns and compliments
External Link TB, BCG vaccine and your baby: immunisation the safest way to protect your child
Leaflet Tear drainage surgery (DCR - dacryocystorhinostomy)
External Link Teenage Cancer Trust
Leaflet Tendon glide exercises
Leaflet Tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Leaflet TENS: The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation
External Link Test your breath: information for pregnant women (Action on Smoking and Health (ASH))
Leaflet Testing for congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) following referral from the Newborn Screening Service: your questions answered
Leaflet Testing your hearing in hospital (Easy Read and Text only) Easy Read
External Link Thanet Bosom Pals: offering you support when you need it most
External Link The Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP)
Leaflet The Breast Screening Assessment Clinic: second stage screening
Leaflet The Collection of a non-acidified 24 hour urine sample
Leaflet The Collection of a random urine sample
Leaflet The Collection of a stool (faeces) sample
Leaflet The DVLA and your eyesight
Leaflet The Haemophilia Society
External Link The Haemophilia Society
External Link The Harmony Therapy Trust
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: Advice and information about your pain procedure
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: Coeliac plexus / splanchnic nerve blocks
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: Discharge advice for patients after implantation of a spinal cord stimulator (SCS)
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: how will my pain be managed?
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: Medial branch blocks
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: Medial branch blocks (fast-track denervation pathway)
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: Psychological services and pain management
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: radiofrequency denervation of sacroiliac joints
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: Sacroiliac joint injections
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
Leaflet The Kent Centre for Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation: Your outpatient appointment with the Pain Clinic
External Link The ME Association (free literature)
External Link The Mental Capacity Act 2005: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and You Easy Read
External Link The National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs
External Link The Pain Toolkit
External Link The Pod: children's therapies (Kent Community Health)
Leaflet The Prostate Pathway
Leaflet The Rhesus factor and anti-D
Leaflet The role of the physiotherapist in Critical Care
Leaflet Third- and fourth-degree perineal tear during childbirth
External Link Thrive: psychological support for birth trauma and loss
External Link Throat Cancer Foundation
Leaflet Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty (MAIA joint replacement): aftercare advice
Leaflet Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint hemiarthroplasty (Cartiva Implant): aftercare advice
External Link Thyroid operations in adults
External Link Tinnitus UK
Leaflet Tonsillectomy
Leaflet Tonsillectomy: aftercare advice (adult patients)
External Link Tonsillitis/sore throat
External Link Too small too soon: information for parents of babies born around 25 weeks
External Link Too small too soon: information for parents of babies born early around 20 to 22 weeks
External Link Too small too soon: information for parents of babies born early around 23 to 24 weeks
Leaflet Total contact cast (TCC)
External Link Touch the toes test
Leaflet Trabeculectomy: glaucoma filtration surgery
Leaflet Trans Anal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
Leaflet Trans Anal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS): aftercare advice
Leaflet Trans Oral Robotic assisted Surgery (TORS) for head and neck cancer patients
External Link Transforaminal epidural / Nerve root block for the Treatment of Pain / Dorsal root ganglion block (Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists)
Leaflet Transition: moving in to adult care
Leaflet Transperineal prostate biopsy: aftercare advice
External Link Transurethral prostatectomy (TURP) for prostate cancer
Leaflet Trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction: aftercare advice
Leaflet Trapeziectomy: aftercare advice
External Link Traumatic brain injury survival guide
Leaflet Travelling with a bleeding disorder in the UK and abroad
External Link Treat me well: simple adjustments make a big difference (Mencap)
Leaflet Treatment for bladder tumours (transurethral resection of bladder tumours (TURBT))
Leaflet Trigger finger or thumb
External Link Tube feeding: information for people with or affected by motor neurone disease
External Link Tuberculosis (TB) (NHS)
External Link Tummy time: tummy to play everyday
External Link Turbinoplasty or surgery to the inferior turbinates (ENT UK)
External Link UK Haemophilia Centres Doctors' Organisation
External Link Understanding anal cancer (Macmillan Cancer Support)
External Link Understanding colon cancer (Macmillan Cancer Support)
External Link Understanding rectal cancer (Macmillan Cancer Support)
Leaflet Upper limb (shoulder and elbow) surgery: aftercare advice
Leaflet Upper limb (shoulder, hand, wrist, or forearm) exercises
External Link Ureteroscopy (telescopic surgery) for stone removal
External Link Urethral bulking to treat stress urinary incontinence
External Link Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) advice sheet
Leaflet Urodynamic investigations
External Link Urostomy Association
External Link Use of antenatal steroids at term, before planned caesarean birth (University of Edinburgh)
Leaflet Useful local contacts following loss of a pregnancy
Leaflet Using a qFIT test
Leaflet Using crutches
Leaflet Using the buttonhole needling technique
Leaflet Uterine artery Doppler ultrasound
External Link Vaginal hysterectomy for uterine prolapse
Leaflet Vaginal pessary for prolapse
Leaflet Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
External Link Versus arthritis (formerly Arthritis UK)
Leaflet Viral Gastroenteritis due to Norovirus
Leaflet Virtual diabetic retinopathy: outpatient clinic
Leaflet Vision imbalance following cataract surgery (anisometropia)
Leaflet Vitamin D and skin cancer
Leaflet von Willebrand's Disease (vWD)
External Link Weighing your baby (Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust)
Leaflet Welcome to the AMD Clinic (Age-related Macular Degeneration Clinic)
Leaflet Welcome to the Haemophilia Centre
Leaflet Welcome to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) family guide
Leaflet What happens if I choose not to have dialysis?
Leaflet What happens when safeguarding concerns are raised about your child in hospital?
Leaflet What happens when your child has been referred for a child protection medical in the community?
External Link What is a cannula? (Easy Read) Easy Read
External Link What is a hoist? (Easy Read) Easy Read
External Link What is a stoma? (Easy Read)
External Link What is advocacy? Easy Read
External Link What is cell salvage?
Leaflet What is implant breast reconstruction?
Leaflet What is Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction?
External Link What is MS? (Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Leaflet What to do if you think you are in preterm labour
External Link What to expect at your annual foot check
External Link What to expect when you have an elective caesarean birth (Labour Pains)
Leaflet What will happen following my ERCP?
External Link What you need to know about leaving hospital Easy Read
External Link Whooping cough and pregnancy: your questions answered on how to help protect your baby
External Link Why is foot care important for people with PAD?
Leaflet Women's Health Counselling Service
External Link Worried about an adult? noticing is not nosiness
External Link Worried about an adult? noticing is not nosiness (alternative languages)
External Link Worried about an adult? noticing is not nosiness (BSL friendly version / Text Only)
Leaflet Wound care advice
Leaflet Wound care after surgery
External Link You and your anaesthetic (Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA))
Leaflet You and your personal information
External Link You are leaving hospital: moving or returning to another place of care
External Link You are leaving hospital: returning home
Leaflet You care, we care
Leaflet You need to look after your skin in hospital (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
External Link Your abdominal aortic aneurysm screening appointment (NHS Inform patient video)
External Link Your annual health check: what it is and why it's important (Easy Read video) Easy Read
External Link Your asthma action plan
External Link Your baby's hearing test at Children's Audiology
External Link Your baby's movements in pregnancy: information for you
Leaflet Your baby's visit to the Audiology Clinic
Leaflet Your breast cancer follow-up
Leaflet Your child's autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appointment
External Link Your child's autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appointment (patient video)
External Link Your child's general anaesthetic
External Link Your choice where to have your baby ..... (NHS)
Leaflet Your choices if your heart stops (Easy Read and Text Only) Easy Read
External Link Your data matters to the NHS (NHS England)
Leaflet Your discharge from hospital following pregnancy loss over 16 weeks
External Link Your guide to pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders (British Thyroid Foundation)
External Link Your Home Library Service (Kent County Council)
External Link Your mental health after the birth (Tommy's)
Leaflet Your Multidisciplinary Cancer Team (MDT)
Leaflet Your recovery after your time in Critical Care
Leaflet Your rights about your personal information Easy Read
External Link Your rights under the Accessible Information Standard
External Link Your spinal anaesthetic (Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA))
Leaflet Your visit to the Dermatology Clinic