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The Gloucestershire Oncology Centre offers radiographers the opportunity to develop and advance their practice. It's a busy department based in one of the largest acute trusts in the UK.

This page provides information for bereaved parents who have suffered the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Please accept our sympathy at such a difficult time. We hope you find the following information helpful.

This page gives you information about third and fourth degree tears following childbirth. In the United Kingdom it is estimated that over 90 in 100 women who have a vaginal delivery will experience some degree of perineal damage. The perineum is the area between the vagina and anus. Perineal tears are graded in severity from a first degree tear (a very minor tear) to a fourth degree tear (a major tear). The majority of women with a first or second degree tear can have it repaired by a midwife or doctor in most birth settings. Tears that are more complex need to be repaired by an experienced doctor on the Delivery Suite at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

This page gives you information about Transitional Care (TC) but it does not replace any discussion between you and the healthcare team. If you have any concerns or require more information after reading this page, please discuss with a member the Transitional Care team.

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This page provides information for patients having coronary angioplasty at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. This procedure is also known as PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention).

We are sorry to hear that your baby has died and would like to offer our support at this time. There are many decisions to be made at this sad time and you may be considering whether to take your baby home before their cremation or burial. The following information is given so that you are aware and understand the choices open to you.

This page gives you information about Venous Thrombo-Embolism (VTE) and how to reduce your risk of developing it during your hospital stay. VTE is a collective term for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolus (PE) which are both conditions involving blood clots. This is for surgical and general medical patients - there are separate information leaflets for maternity and for stroke patients.

Please help us to protect our patients and staff from highly contagious illnesses like Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting), COVID-19, Flu and other respiratory infections that are easily spread

This page provides information for renal patients and answers some of the commonly asked questions about having a tunnelled dialysis catheter. It also explains the benefits and risks of the procedure.

This page gives you information about having a ureteric stent placed in the ureter (the tube between your kidney and bladder). It also includes the benefits, risks and possible complications associated with a ureteric stent.

Hands and the structures within them are prone to infections from bacteria, viruses and fungal (microorganisms) sources. The anatomy of the hand is complex in that a relatively trivial injury may cause disproportionate amount of harm.

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If you look after someone of any age and provide unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without your help, then you are a carer.

This page provides information about the pleural aspiration procedure.

This page gives you information about vestibular rehabilitation and how best to manage the symptoms.

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This page gives you information on care following your gastroscopy and colonoscopy/flexible sigmoidoscopy.

This page gives you information about aftercare following your trans-nasal endoscopy.

This page is intended for all pregnant women who have been asked to attend for an oral Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT).