Patient information leaflets

General Information

Accessible Parking at York Hospital

About the Consent Form

Agreeing to clincial photography or video recording

Confidentiality information for patients

Collecting a urine sample

Collecting your 24 hour urine sample

Collecting a stool sample

Preparing for a blood test

Guidance for Visitors

John's Campaign
Information on the right of people with dementia to be supported by their carers in hospital

Learning Disability Liaison Nurse Service

Patient Transport Service

Planning Your Discharge from Hospital

Pressure Ulcers, prevention and treatment

Preventing Blood Clots (VTE) when you are in hospital

Preventing Blood Clots (VTE) when you have had a lower limb injury

Reduce your risk of falling in hospital

Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy

Drug or alcohol problem?
If you drink excessively or use drugs, being in hospital can be difficult. These leaflets explain what support is available during your stay and after you go home.

What happens when you are referred by your GP to see a specialist?
This leaflet describes what you can expect to happen when your GP refers you to see a specialist or consultant, at a hospital or a community health centre. Published by NHS England.

Your Experiences Matter
Easy Read version of Your Experiences Matter
How to say thank you, make a comment, get an answer to a concern or make a formal complaint

 Preparing for Surgery

 Department specific Leaflets

• Anticoagulation
• Anaesthetics
• Audiology
• Bariatric (weight loss) Surgery
• Breast Imaging/Screening Unit
• Cancer Services
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Child Health
• Dermatology
• Diabetes Management
• End of Life Care
• Endoscopy Unit
• Gastroenterology (disestive system)
• General Surgery and Urology
• Head and Neck Specialities 
• Maternity
• Medical Elective Services (MES)
• Ophthalmology (Eye Care and Surgery)
• Orthodontics (specialist dentistry)
• Orthopaedics
• Pain Management
• Pharmacy and Medicines
• Physiotherapy
• Radiology
• Renal
• Respiratory Medicine
• Rheumatology
• Sexual Health
• York Weight Management Service