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We want our staff, patients, and communities to be proud of the Trust, and for our hospitals to be recognised as places where people can receive consistently high-quality care.
For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit)
Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH) is a very common inherited disorder of iron metabolism, characterised by inappropriately high absorption of iron, leading to excessive storage in the liver, skin, pancreas, heart, joints and testes.
The Trust has been made aware that a small batch of cervical screening (smear) tests from the very end of March did not arrive at the cytology laboratory for analysis.
Dr Decatris trained in Medical Oncology in Manchester and Leicester. From 2004-2014 he worked in Cyprus and in 2014 he returned to the UK and has been working in a full-time substantive post at our hospitals. Dr Decatris works across all three hospital sites (Cheltenham, Gloucester, Hereford).
Our Patient Engagement Portal works on any internet browser and can be accessed via an internet or data connected device, such as a smartphone, computer or tablet.
Baby Loss Awareness week is being held this year between 9 and 16 October. As part of our contribution to the week, we are holding our annual Baby Remembrance Service.
Paronychia is an infection of the nail and its nail bed, which typically occurs as a result of trauma to the nail or finger tip.
We aim to provide a patient-centred service to those with acute and chronic neurological illness, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Our team of dedicated surgeons and specialist nurses provide a high quality and compassionate service to all our patients.
This page gives you information about carbohydrates and the recommended portion sizes for women with diabetes during their pregnancy.
Microbiology
by Deborah Durrant & Gabby Prideaux
by Dr Timothy Schrire, Dr Joseph Tustain and Dr Sian Williams
Chemical Pathology
Post-transfusion purpura (PTP) is a delayed adverse reaction to a blood or platelet transfusion that occurs when the body has produced antibodies to the donor transfused platelet antigens. These antibodies destroy the patient's platelets leading to a rapid decline in platelet count. PTP usually presents 5–12 days after transfusion.
For adults, blood taken into a 4mL EDTA tube
From Monday 1 February, birth supporters will be offered rapid COVID-19 tests when they attend inpatient maternity services
