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Hearing Services offer a full range of rehabilitation on the two main sites, Cheltenham General Hospital, and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

When you are admitted to hospital for your bowel operation you will be taking part in what is called an ‘enhanced recovery pathway’. This programme of care aims to help you recover quickly and safely. During your hospital stay there will be daily recovery goals which you will be encouraged to achieve. A team of doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff will be monitoring your progress and will support you in reaching your goals. The information on this page should help you understand more about the key areas of the pathway, and will tell you how you can play an active part in your recovery. If there is anything you are not sure about, please ask a member of staff involved in your care.

You have been referred this page as you have been told by your doctor that you have a condition called venous thromboembolism (or VTE for short). VTE is when a blood clot forms in a vein. This might mean that you have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a pulmonary embolism (PE) or both. Your doctor has prescribed apixaban. This is a type of medication known as a direct-acting oral anticoagulant (or DOAC). Apixaban is a blood thinning medication given to treat VTE and help prevent another clot from forming. If you have had a DVT or PE, you are not alone. VTE is a fairly common condition. About 1 in every 20 people will have a VTE in their lifetime.

This page gives you information about having a laparoscopic removal of fallopian tube(s) and ovary(ies):

This page explains what an opioid is and why it is beneficial to some patients who have acute pain.

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel source. It is measured in conjunction with free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose in order to investigate hypoglycaemia or symptoms associated with ketoacidosis. The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.

Please note that there is approximately 8.7% interference from testosterone and also interference with finasteride treatment – raised results may require follow up with tandem mass spectrometry

This page gives you information about having wisdom teeth removed and answers many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions or would like a further explanation, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial department using the contact information provided at the end of this page.

We also care for children with Type 2 diabetes and Cystic Fibrosis-related diabetes. We provide a multi-professional service supporting children, their families, school and other organisations.

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This page gives you information about aftercare following your CT bone biopsy.

This page gives you information about your planned exercise stress echocardiogram.

This page gives you information about having a Mannitol Challenge Test (Osmohale®), including the preparation needed.

This page provides you with advice about caring for your injured elbow. The most common type of bony injury to an elbow is known as a radial fracture. The radius is one of the long bones in your forearm. It is usually broken when you fall on an outstretched arm.

The majority of routine operations are successful. It is important to be aware of some of the problems that can happen following surgery. This page outlines some of the complications of surgery and how to minimise their effects.

Your doctor has prescribed Qutenza® to treat your nerve (neuropathic) pain. Nerve pain is often described as burning, stabbing and aching or like an electric shock. This type of pain usually has no clear cause. The pain may be due to shingles, diabetic neuropathy or damage to your nerves following an accident, injury or surgery. This page gives you information about Qutenza® treatment and answers some of the commonly asked questions.

This is an injury to the metacarpal-phalangeal joint or to the proximal inter-phalangeal joint as a result of direct puncture of the joint by a tooth.

You have recently visited your GP with a swelling or lump in your neck or with symptoms that could mean your thyroid is not working correctly. An operation is needed to remove part of the thyroid gland to be sent the laboratory for testing in order to get a diagnosis. This page gives you information about having surgery on your thyroid and the possible risks involved.