Patient information leaflets

When you’re having hospital treatment for an illness or injury, we know there can be a lot of information to take in. We don’t want to bombard you, but there are certain things it’s important for everyone to know. For example, what to expect during your stay in the hospital, how to avoid pressure ulcers, and how to ensure your thoughts on our services are heard.

We’ve made our essential patient publications available for you below. You’ll see these leaflets displayed in our clinical areas too.

Essential information for patients

Your stay in hospital

COVID-19: Information for your loved one's stay in hospital (for visitors and family)

Preventing infection  

Preparing for your operation

Raising a concern or complaint

Additional essentials for children

Children’s services

Information in other formats

If you are being treated at one of the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust hospitals and you require a version of a publication in large print, Braille, or on audiotape, please call 023 8120 4688 for help.

If you are being treated elsewhere, please speak to your care provider for help.

Tell us what you think

We aim to ensure our publications are as clear and patient-friendly as possible. If you have any comments about our patient information, we’d love to hear them. Please email: publications@uhs.nhs.uk       

Browse our other patient information leaflets below.