Patient Information Leaflets - N
The Trust has a number of patient information leaflets, which are available on this website.
The Trust leaflets are in Adobe PDF format, to view or save to your device Adobe Acrobat reader is required. Alternative formats e.g. audio, large print, Braille and other languages are available upon request. For more information please contact the department or ward you are attending. Please note: EXTERNAL leaflets are not produced by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such the content is outside of our control. The entire patient information leaflets section is continually being updated and, as a result some information may not be current.
- National Leaflets
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Screening in pregnancy: CVS and amniocentesis information for parents
Ext 007 Screening in pregnancy: CVS and amniocentesis information for parents. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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An assisted vaginal birth (ventouse or forceps)
Ext 008 An assisted vaginal birth (ventouse or forceps). Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Baby movements in pregnancy/A guide to baby movements
Ext 010 Baby movements in pregnancy/A guide to baby movements. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Birth options after previous caesarean section
Ext 011 Birth options after previous caesarean section. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Blood Groups and Red Cell Antibodies in Pregnancy
Ext 012 Blood Groups and Red Cell Antibodies in Pregnancy. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Blood Transfusion, Pregnancy and Birth
Ext 013 Blood Transfusion, Pregnancy and Birth. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Bowel Cancer Screening-An Easy Guide-Easy Read
Ext 014 Bowel Cancer Screening-An Easy Guide-Easy Read. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Breech Baby at the End of Pregnancy
Ext 016 Breech Baby at the End of Pregnancy. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Chickenpox in Pregnancy
Ext 018 Chickenpox in Pregnancy. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Helping you decide about tonsillectomy surgery for your child
Click here to view or download to your device.
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Ext 030 Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions
Ext 030 Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions (Linked to Policy). Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Ext 039 Greater Manchester Neuro-Rehabilitation Services
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Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy
Ext 041 Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Jaundice in newborn babies
Ext 050 Jaundice in newborn babies. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Kawasaki disease
Ext 052 Kawasaki disease. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Medicines for babies and children
Ext 057 Medicines for babies and children. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Microlaryngoscopy: an operation on your voicebox
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Miscarriage The facts and your feelings
Ext 061 Miscarriage The facts and your feelings. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Ext 062 Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Nephrotic syndrome in children
Ext 066 Nephrotic syndrome in children. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Obstetric Cholestasis
Ext 068 Obstetric Cholestasis. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Oral Lichen Planus
Ext 069 Oral Lichen Planus. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Platelet Antigens and Antibodies in Pregnancy
Ext 072 Platelet Antigens and Antibodies in Pregnancy. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Shoulder Dystocia
Ext 079 Shoulder Dystocia. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
Ext 082 Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Surgery for stress urinary incontinence- Patient decision aid
Ext 083 Surgery for stress urinary incontinence-Patient decision aid. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Surgery for uterine prolapse-Patient decision aid.
Ext 084 Surgery for uterine prolapse-Patient decision aid. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Surgery for vaginal vault prolapse-Patient decision aid.
Ext 085 Surgery for vaginal vault prolapse-Patient decision aid. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Submandibular gland excision - Surgery for infection and/or recurrent blockage
Click here to view or download to your device.
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Umbilical Cord Prolapse in Late Pregnancy
Ext 090 Umbilical Cord Prolapse in Late Pregnancy. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Understanding how risk is discussed in healthcare
Click here to view or download to your device.
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We're for expectant parents, midwives and healthcare professionals
Ext 094 We're for expectant parents, midwives and healthcare professionals. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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What to do when you have type 2 diabetes-Easy Read
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When your Waters Break early
Ext 096 When your Waters Break early . Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Why your weight matters during pregnancy and after birth
Ext 097 Why your weight matters during pregnancy and after birth. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Receiving a Blood Transfusion Information for patients and their families, carers and guardians
Ext 098 Receiving a Blood Transfusion Information for patients and their families, carers and guardians. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Your Choice, Where to have your baby-for women having their first baby
Ext 103 Your Choice _Where to have your baby_for women having their first baby. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Your Choice-Where to have your baby-for women who have had a baby before
Ext 104 Your Choice-Where to have your baby-for women who have had a baby before. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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How to manage post-viral fatigue after COVID-19
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Learn more about the Risks of Epidurals, Spinals and General Anaesthetics with our new infographic
Ext 109 Learn more about the Risks of Epidurals, Spinals and General Anaesthetics with our new infographic. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Maternity Safety Information, available in eleven alternative languages.
Maternity Safety Information, available in eleven alternative languages. Click here to view, translated maternity safety information materials are available on the links to the left of the web page.
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Cruse Bereavement Support, signposting pack
Ext 113. Click here to view or to save to your device.
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Waiting for your hospital appointment or surgery
Ext 129 Waiting for your hospital appointment or surgery. Click here to view or save to your device.
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Free Easy Read Posters from Keepsafe.org.uk
Please click here to view or download to your device.
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Considering Caesarean birth leaflet
Ext 150 Click here to view or to save to your device
