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Six year old Thomas was the first patient at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to be part of Harvey’s Gang when he visited our pathology labs with his brother Lewis and mum Lorraine on 20th December.

This page will help to answer some of the commonly asked questions for patients who are being screened for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

This page gives you information about a fracture of the upper jaw and answers many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions, please ask a member of the medical or nursing staff or contact us on the phone number at the end of this page.

by Donna Little

On Monday 4 March, Fracture Clinic (Fractures) at GRH will be relocating to its permanent location within the new emergency department (ED) building.

We are pleased to announce that birth partners can now stay overnight in the maternity ward at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, in the bedside chairs provided.

This month's Board Meeting took place on the 25 November 2016, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Lecture Hall, Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

This month's Board Meeting took place on the 26 May 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Lecture Hall, Sandford Education Centre, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham.

A Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) is an investigation which allows your small bowel to be viewed. This is past the point where traditional endoscopy, such as gastroscopy (looking in to your stomach) or colonoscopy (looking at your large bowel) can reach. This page gives you information about having a VCE and answers some of the commonly asked questions. It is important that you read this page before having the investigation. If you have diabetes, you may need specific advice regarding your medication. The doctor will discuss this with you. The appointment will take less than 1 hour.

This is a reference laboratory investigation – tests performed in Southmead Hospital (NBT) Microbiology Department. Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory. The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. We recommend monitoring chloramphenicol levels in all patients who are being treated with chloramphenicol for suspected or confirmed bacterial meningitis There may be other circumstances when chloramphenicol levels may be useful – please discuss any other requests with the duty Consultant Microbiologist

The Emergency Department (ED) at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is beginning a partnership with volunteers from Gloucestershire branches of Samaritans this month.

This page answers some of the commonly asked questions about the anorectal manometry test.

Dr. Philippa Moore is a Consultant Medical Microbiologist who joined the trust in 2005. She has held roles in infection control in primary care and community care services and was Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the former PCT and mental health trusts from 2007 to 2019. She now advises Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust on infection prevention and control.

To find the Endoscopy Unit, you need to enter the hospital through the main Atrium entrance.

Update on Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) production

Leg ulceration is a common problem affecting about 1 to 2% of people in the United Kingdom. Venous leg ulcers can appear suddenly or as a result of an injury to the leg. They are defined as an ulcer if they do not heal within 2 weeks.

Ascitic fluid cell count, microscopy and culture

No specific preparation required.

Volunteers help to improve and enhance the patient experience, complementing the work of employed staff across the hospital and making a positive difference.