Hepatology
The Gloucestershire Liver Unit (GLU) provides inpatient and outpatient care across two main hospital sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester. It has an active and growing clinical research programme in association with the NIHR.
Services we provide
- Management of acute and sub-acute liver failure
- Fibroscan
- General hepatology
- Viral hepatitis clinics
- HCC surveillance and follow-up
- Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of varices
- Liver transplant assessment and pre and post-operative care
- Monthly visiting transplant hepatologist from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
- Day case abdominal paracentesis (abdominal drain)
- Post-discharge clinic
- Palliative and end-of-life care in liver disease
- TACE – to be commenced from 2022
Satellite liver transplant service
The unit provides a satellite liver transplant service in conjunction with Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Birmingham with a visiting consultant monthly. A comprehensive hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting (TIPS) tertiary service programme is also provided in partnership with the QEH, Birmingham. The GLU is also a Level 2 hepatology training centre.
Wards
Knightsbridge
Current nurse in charge: Ebony Stennett/Shybi John/Fiona Blackhall
Team
Consultants:
- Dr Hollywood
- Dr Napier
- Dr Hellier
- Dr Sinha
- Dr Kriel
Liver specialist nurses:
- Debbie Durrant
- Gabby Prideaux
- Denise Walker
- Rachael Elliot
Viral hepatitis nurses:
- Katie Haywood
- Diane Jones
- Christian Loveridge
- Samantha Stacey àBBV nurse in community
Inpatient alcohol liaison nurses:
- Laura D’Arcy
- Mark Baker
- Jackie Whittard
- Gill Appolinari
They can be contacted on 0300 422 5495
Fibroscan technician:
- Margo Hargreaves
British Liver Trust has a range of patient information about liver conditions including Hepatitis, Cirrhosis and more - Liver Conditions on BLT