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This page gives you information about what you can expect when you have surgery at one of our hospitals and how to prepare for your surgery. If you need an interpreter or information in a different language, please phone the number on your admission letter.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 29 April 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in the Board Room, 1 College Lawn, Cheltenham.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 20 May 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in the Board Room, 1 College Lawn, Cheltenham.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 30 September 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in the Gallery Room, Gloucestershire Hospital.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 24 February 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Lecture Hall, Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 12 April 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Lecture Hall, Sandford Education Centre, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham.
Giving in memory of a loved one lets you celebrate their life whilst also making a lasting difference to the lives of future patients
This page gives you information about what to expect when you have surgery to amputate a limb. After reading this page, if you have any questions that have not been answered, please ask a member of the clinical staff looking after you or your surgeon.
The orthoptic exercises described on this page have been advised and explained to you by your orthoptist. This page is provided as a reminder to keep at home of how to complete the exercises. Only do the exercises which you were advised to do.
Our hospitals thrive and excel on the dedication and commitment of our staff. This has been seen time and again during the pandemic and the continued sustained pressure in our Emergency Departments (EDs).
This is a reference laboratory investigation – tests performed in Southmead Hospital (NBT) Microbiology Department. Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory. We recommend monitoring co-trimoxazole levels in patients with renal failure and/or high dose co-trimoxazole therapy. They can also be useful for monitoring absorption in neutropenic patients.
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This page gives you information about vestibular rehabilitation and how best to manage the symptoms.
This page gives you information about what to expect when you come in to the Mayhill Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for a procedure or day surgery.
The information on this page aims to answer some of the commonly asked questions about having a loop diathermy treatment. The page also contains information which will help explain the benefits and risks as well as what to expect when having the treatment. Your doctor, or nurse specialist have recommended loop diathermy because they believe this is the best way to get an accurate diagnosis and completely remove the abnormality. If you have any further questions or concerns after reading this page, please contact the advice line. The telephone number is at the end of this page.
Some babies cry and seem unsettled around the time of a feed
Our hospitals offer a wide range of food and drink options for patients, visitors and the general public.
The home enteral feeding team (HEFT) provide a countywide service to patients in Gloucestershire. Find out what we do, meet the team, and check how to make referrals.
This is a surgical removal of the Dupuytren's in which a skin graft is taken from your arm or hip
This page aims to provide you with information following your ankle injury. You have a soft tissue injury which usually causes pain, swelling, bruising and some restriction of movement.