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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.

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 7th GSQIA Graduation and Awards Ceremony took place on Friday, 16th of March 2018 at 09:30am in the Lecture Hall in Sandford Education Centre, Cheltenham General Hospital.

No specific patient preparation is required.

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

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.

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.

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.

Ascitic fluid cell count, microscopy and culture

No specific preparation required.

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

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

The number of cases of Measles in young people has risen, and measles outbreaks have been reported in adjoining counties. Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people.

Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required)

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.

The Frailty Assessment Unit specialises in the care of older people living with frailty. It is located on the ground floor of Gallery Wing at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.