14/03/2025
It's Hydrocephalus awareness week.
What is a shunt?
Do you know your ? For those , knowing the details of your shunt is vital. They can help you understand and manage your condition and can help you get the right routine. and
This Awareness Week, make sure you know the type and model of your shunt, details of your surgical history, and how to recognise the signs of shunt malfunction.
Keeping details about your and on a hospital passport and shunt alert card from Shine can also help.
Visit our Know Your Shunt webpage to learn why shunt details are important and how to find them out www.shinecharity.org.uk/shunts/know-your-shunt
We are very grateful that Hydrocephalus Awareness Week is supported by Codman.