These pages have been created particularly for young people. They have been written by a team of parents, play specialists and doctors, with advice from hundreds of young people aged 4 years and upwards.
Whatever the reason you are visiting these pages, we hope that you will find something interesting here, that you can enjoy reading and that will tell you what you want to know.
There are three short leaflets, all in different styles. Choose the one that appeals to you – or read them all if you want to! There are several versions so that you can either read them online or print them off to look at later.
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Rees Bear has an anaesthetic Younger children may like Rees Bear has an anaesthetic, a story for younger children about having an anaesthetic. Ideal to read with their parents and carers.
Downloading/printing the leaflet You may also download, read on-line or print copies of the leaflets locally or at home by clicking here. If you would like to order large print run numbers of any of the leaflets, please direct your enquiry to our printers, Information Press.
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Davy the detective Comic lovers will like Davy the Detective, a story, plus extra information about all aspects of having an anaesthetic.
Downloading/printing the leaflet You may also download, read on-line or print copies of the leaflets locally or at home by clicking here. If you would like to order large print run numbers of any of the leaflets, please direct your enquiry to our printers, Information Press.
Downloadable activities:
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General anaesthesia A brief guide for young people Teenagers and young adults will find General anaesthesia: A brief guide for young people useful for basic information on what to expect and details of how to find out more.
Downloading/printing the leaflet You may also download, read on-line or print copies of the leaflets locally or at home by clicking here. If you would like to order large print run numbers of any of the leaflets, please direct your enquiry to our printers, Information Press. |
There are also some useful leaflets for parents, which can help them to understand what to expect and what choices you may be able to make together.
This page last updated on 11/08/2010