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COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus strain that first emerged in China in December 2019. In humans, coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe disease.

The information on this page is about skin conditions which affect the vulval skin. These skin conditions are not cancer but in some women the cells over time can become cancerous. This is why they are called “pre-malignant conditions”.

This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.

This page gives you hints and tips to help improve your bowel function and control. Also included is information about bowel routine, skin care and dietary advice.

This page gives you information about your visit to the outpatient Hysteroscopy Clinic for menstrual disorders (period problems). This page also answers some of the commonly asked questions. If you feel that you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact the clinic. The contact details are at the end of this page.

Diabetes and pregnancy Read this page if you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). This page explains what GDM is, how it is treated and how it may affect your pregnancy.

This page gives you information about endometriosis, its symptoms and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.

This page has been written by the Insulin Pump Therapy Team to standardise the information given to patients about Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) pump therapy in Gloucestershire. We advise that you and/or your family read the booklet PDF attached to the bottom of this page and keep it in a safe place for reference when needed.

Information for Oncology and Haematology patients This page explains what an extravasation is and how to care for your skin should this happen.

This page provides parents with information about pain relief for children following an operation. Good pain relief is important and will help your child recover quicker.

This page provides information for patients due to attend the Low Vision Aid (LVA) Clinic.

This page gives you information about the process of gynaecological follow-up appointments.

Hearing Services offer a full range of rehabilitation on the two main sites, Cheltenham General Hospital, and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

You have recently had an appointment with your consultant to discuss your upcoming surgery. This page aims to put into writing the information given to you at that appointment and to answer some of the commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the Uro-oncology Nurse Specialist Team/keyworkers or speak to the doctors or nurses at the hospital when you see them. The contact details are at the end of this booklet.

Find out more about each level of the training pathway and the QI programme.

This page gives you information on care following your gastroscopy.

This page gives you information about Ward 2b, what to expect during your stay and lists some of the things that you should bring with you for your hospital stay.

We provide most of our antenatal education through The Real Birth Digital Programme. You can also speak to your community midwife about Antenatal Education sessions in your area, which are provided by some of our units and continuity teams