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This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about a proximal humerus fracture. It will provide advice and guidance as to what to expect following the injury and exercises to help. If you require further guidance, please do not hesitate to contact your physiotherapist. What is it? Your shoulder is a very mobile […]

Subacromial decompression Surgery This leaflet aims to help you understand and gain the maximum benefit from your operation. It is intended for patients who are either thinking about or have decided to have surgery after discussing this with their consultant or surgical team. Each person’s operation is individual and you may be given specific instructions […]

Why have I been given this card? You have been given the NHS Steroid Emergency Card as you are prescribed steroid treatment (this may be tablets/creams/inhalers/injections/nasal sprays) for longer than four weeks or having repeated short courses. It is important that any healthcare professional who treats you knows about your steroid treatment. You should not […]

Proximal Humerus Fracture You have been diagnosed with a proximal humerus fracture. This leaflet is to provide you with advice and guidance following your recent discharge from hospital. What is it? Your shoulder is a very mobile joint made up of your shoulder blade (scapula) and upper arm bone (humerus). A proximal humerus fracture means […]

This information leaflet is to explain what will happen during a Donor Insemination Cycle. Treatment Cycle Before the treatment begins you will have selected a sperm donor. The sperm will be stored in our laboratory ready for use. After you have undergone the necessary counselling and signed relevant consent forms you will be able to […]

Why does my child need a medical assessment? Professionals involved with your child are concerned that they have injuries or symptoms that might be as a result of them being harmed. The term that professionals might use is ‘non-accidental injury (NAI)’ or ‘suspected physical abuse (SPA)’. Young children are particularly vulnerable to being harmed, and […]

What are Oesophageal Varices? Oesophageal varices are enlarged veins in the lining of the gullet. They are often caused by liver diseases but can have other causes as well. They are important to treat because they carry a risk of bleeding. What is Banding of Varices?   It is possible to reduce the risk of bleeding […]

What is the SACT Homecare Trial Project? Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNFT) are currently trialling a new pathway for some of our chemotherapy patients, which means that they can receive more of their treatment in their own home. We are hoping that this that this process will improve the experience of our patients, not […]

What is a Learning Disability? A Learning Disability is diagnosed when someone has a low intellectual ability (sometimes known as an IQ), which causes difficulty with everyday activities. People with a Learning Disability will take longer to learn and may need extra support to understand complicated information and develop new skills. Having a Learning Disability […]

What are the aims of this leaflet? This leaflet has been written to help you understand more about vulvovaginitis. It tells you what it is, what causes it and what can be done about it. What is vulvovaginitis Vulvovaginitis (Pronounced: Vul-vo-vaj-ee-night-is) is inflammation or irritation of the vagina and/ or vulva. Mild vulvovaginitis is a […]