Parent Education Resources

| Updated 12 Jun 2024

We hope that you will find this Parent Education Hub useful. There are links below to local and national resources that can help you to develop current, evidence-based knowledge about your pregnancy and the choices you can make about your care. The information is organised by trimester (each pregnancy is …
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Your Mental Health and Wellbeing

| Updated 4 May 2022 | Tags: Anxiety depression Maternity mental health pregnancy

During Pregnancy: Your Midwife will ask you at your first appointment about any mental health history you may have. It is important you share this openly and honestly so that we can tailor your antenatal care appropriately. You can speak to your Midwife or Obstetrician at any time in your …
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Haematology – Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Services

| Updated 26 Mar 2020

Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Services during the COVID-19 outbreak COVID-19 is a viral infection caused by a newly emerged form of coronavirus particularly affecting the upper airways and lungs. Everyone in the population needs to be vigilant about minimising the risk of infection, monitoring for signs of infection and reducing risk …
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Haematology – ITP (immune thrombocytopenia)

| Updated 29 Mar 2020

COVID-19 update for patients with ITP and those on immunosuppressive medication (medications that affect your immune system) COVID-19 is a viral infection caused by a newly emerged form of coronavirus particularly affecting the upper airways and lungs. Everyone in the population needs to be vigilant about minimising the risk of …
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ENT: Patient information

| Updated 6 May 2025

On this page you will find links to patient information leaflets, which help explain more about common ENT conditions and operations. There are also links below to useful organisations and resources for patients with ENT conditions. Patient information leaflets Otology (ear problems) Canalplasty How to use ear drops Grommet insertion …
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Useful documents including proformas and referral forms

| Updated 4 Mar 2020

SGH Annual Review Proforma – SCD SHG Thalassaemia annual review Proforma Sickle Cell Retinopathy Clinic Referral Form

Trust Guidelines and Policies on the Management of sickle cell disease and thalassaemia

| Updated 21 Feb 2025

Management of Adults with Sickle Cell Guidelines Management of Adults with Thalassaemia Guidelines Management of Sickle Cell Acute Painful Crisis Emergency Department Care of Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassaemia and Rare Anaemias Standard Operating Policy

Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia National Guidelines and Standards

| Updated 21 Feb 2025

BSH guidelines Acute Chest Syndrome SCD 2016 BSH guidelines Hydroxycarbamide in SCD – Children and Adults BSH Red Cell Transfusion SCD part 1 principles and laboratory aspects 2016 BSH Red Cell Transfusion SCD part 2 indications for transfusion 2016 SCS Standards for the Care of Adults with SCD 2018 TIF …
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Information about your pregnancy

| Updated 3 Jul 2020

Pregnancy and antenatal care Here we’ve included lots of information about what to expecting with lots of helpful links to our partner, the Twins Trust, for detailed guidance. If you have any questions, please do speak to your clinician for advice. Finding out you are having twins or more: Support …
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Families’ stories

| Updated 2 Jul 2020

Welcome to our patient stories page – a series of short films sharing the experiences of families who have been cared for by the Fetal Medicine Unit at St George’s. We know how helpful it can be to hear from families who may have experienced a similar situation to your …
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