Coming into hospital

Patient Information Leaflets for Head and Neck Specialities

Head and Neck Specialities

Advice for Patients Who Have Undergone a Skin Biopsy of the Head and Neck

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Oropharyngeal Cancer

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Instructions following Facial Skin Surgery

Including Wound Care

Laryngology/Voice Clinic

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Microsuction: The removal of troublesome earwax by microsuction

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Oral Care Advice for Patients having Radiotherapy

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Parathyroidectomy: Endocrine & Surgical perspective

This information document will explain to you why you are being seen and considered for parathyroid surgery

Should I have my wisdom teeth removed?

Information for patients, relatives and carers

The Head & Neck Thyroid Nursing Service

Information for patient, relatives and carers

Transoral laser resection of the vocal cords (Steiner technique)

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.