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Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) cell count, microscopy & culture
The Gloucestershire health system undertook public consultation in 2020 and further engagement between 2022 and 2023 on shaping the future of our hospital services.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions that might help if you have queries about the Patient Portal.
This page has been designed to help you exercise your sphincter muscles. Sphincter exercises can help you to reduce leakage from the bowel. These exercises are also beneficial for patients who are due to have a colostomy or ileostomy (stoma) reversal operation. When done correctly these exercises can build up and strengthen the muscles to help you to hold both wind and stool in the back passage.
Where to get advice and information We understand that this page has been referred to you at a very distressing time. The loss of a child is a life changing event and understandably you will experience a wide range of emotions. We hope that you will find useful information on this page that meets your individual needs.
Opiate bioavailability and response are highly variable. Wide inter-patient variation exists.
This page will explain what will happen after your injection treatment and how to contact us about your progress.
This page gives you information about COPD and how you can help to reduce the chances of another attack.
You have been asked to come to the hospital for an oral Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). This page gives you information about the test and the preparations needed.
For many patients, a skin cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. At Gloucestershire Hospitals, the specialist team behind skin cancer care fully understands this and provides support that extends far beyond the clinical aspects of treatment.
You can help more patients get diagnosed and treated faster by supporting the latest CT Scanner Appeal in Gloucestershire - patients such as seriously ill children and people with cancer.
This page gives you information about varicose vein surgery and should help to answer any questions you may have.
Our maternity notes went paperless in summer 2023. Badger Notes allows you to stay up-to-date with your health information, upcoming appointments and important details about your pregnancy.
by Samantha Lignelli
This page gives patients with arthritis advice on how to manage a flare (worsening of symptoms).
Our lab staff perform tests on tissues and fluids to help with diagnosis and treatment. Our pathology staff also provide blood tests at our hospitals and in the community.
The latest COVID-19 vaccine booster study is to launch in Gloucestershire this month
Lung cancer is the 3rd most common type of cancer in the UK.
Our vision aims to transform cancer care for thousands of patients.
