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This page provides advice for people who have injured their big toe. Injury to the big toe is common and is usually caused by dropping something heavy onto your toe. It can also happen when the toe is stubbed against something hard.

If you are on a low income or benefits you might be able to reclaim your transport costs to and from the hospital or other NHS premises.

Making the choice to stop smoking and reduce how much alcohol you drink is a step you can take to support your health

The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.

You have been invited to attend the Haematology Clinic. This page gives you information about what will happen at the clinic and the staff you may meet. Haematology is the study of blood and the bone marrow. People attending these clinics will usually be suspected of having a problem with their blood.

This page gives you the information you need to help you care for your AV Fistula or AV Graft after you have been discharged from hospital.

This page provides information and advice for patients who have a corneal abrasion.

This includes the Edward Jenner Unit (EJU) at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and the LINC outpatients at Cheltenham General Hospital.

This page gives you information about having a bone densitometry scan, the risks involved and what you need to do to prepare for the scan.

This page gives you information about having a Mannitol Challenge Test (Osmohale®), including the preparation needed.

You have been told you are likely to have uric acid stones, these are the only stones which may be dissolved by changing the pH of urine.

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This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) guided bone biopsy. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of the possible complications.

We're working in partnership with Gloucestershire Libraries to promote free digital library services, including thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers that can be enjoyed via your smart phone, tablet, or laptop.

You have been asked to attend Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) or the Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) departments because you may have an infection in your legs called cellulitis. This page contains information about lower limb cellulitis and how it will be treated.

This page explains why you need to use an antimicrobial wash called Octenisan® before your vascular operation and how to use it.

This page is for anyone who may soon have, or has had, a limb amputation. It gives you information about the emotional aspects of amputation. Also included is information about what to expect and what to look out for, as well as providing access for further support, if you need it.

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