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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
This page is to inform you about how some of your medicines will be supplied. The medicine(s) shown on this page will be delivered to you by a clinical homecare provider.
Healthcare Science Week is celebrated from 8 -17 March 2024, which is an an opportunity to promote the amazing work of healthcare scientists and highlight the difference they make to patients’ lives
Helping to support local cancer patients and their loved ones every step of the way; from diagnosis through to life-changing surgery and beyond.
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Gloucestershire Royal's A&E provides 24 hour emergency care, including 999 ambulances, GP referrals, children's emergencies, minor injuries and illnesses, and maternity care.
Your kidney mass has been surgically removed and analysed by our pathology department. It has been confirmed as a renal cell carcinoma (a kidney cancer).
This page gives you information about minoxidil and its use, including the possible side effects.
Pathology Stores at both sites hold a wide range of disposable goods and chemicals used by each of the departments within the building. It also supplies the appropriate specimen containers, bags, forms and equipment needed for sample testing.
by Dr Sian Davies
by Dr Tim Spencer and Dr Lorna Hawley
The medical team in the RAPU will ensure that you are assessed, investigated, diagnosed and treated on the same day. This will allow you to return home without the need for hospital admission. In some cases, you may be asked to return for a followup appointment at RAPU or with your consultant in clinic.
You have been advised to have an Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ( It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you understand this procedure and the preparation involved.
This page aims to give you, your relatives and carers information about the Rapid Access Prostate Imaging and Diagnosis (RAPID) Service. RAPID is for men who need investigation for suspected cancer of the prostate. We hope this pagef will answer some of the questions that you or those who care for you may have at this time. This page is not meant to replace the consultation between you and the urology team, but aims to help you understand more about what is discussed.
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.
This page provides information for women and birthing people who have been identified as being at risk of having a preterm (premature) birth. We hope that this information will help you to understand the risk factors and how the Preterm Birth team will support you during pregnancy to try to reduce the risk.
This page has been written to help answer some of the questions you may have about your peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). It also explains why you need a PICC line, what to do before you come in for the procedure and how to care for it when you are at home. If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to the nurse or doctor caring for you.
The Gloucestershire health system undertook public consultation in 2020 and further engagement between 2022 and 2023 on shaping the future of our hospital services.
This page tells you about some typical working patterns, plus useful information and resources
The orthoptic exercises described on this page have been advised and explained to you by your orthoptist. This page is provided as a reminder to keep at home of how to complete the exercises. Only do the exercises which you were advised to do.
The information on this page explains what non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is and when it might be used. It may also answer some of the questions that you may have about NIV. This page is not meant to replace the consultation between you and your medical team but may help you to understand more about what is discussed. Please do not hesitate to speak to the doctor, nurse or physiotherapist if you have any further questions.
