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A ‘HPV’ primary cervical screening test has been carried out today - this is not a test for cancer. The screening test will look for evidence of High Risk Human Papilloma Virus (HR HPV) that can cause cell changes (abnormal cells) on the cervix which can develop into cancer if left untreated.

Baby Loss Awareness week is being held this year between 9 and 16 October. As part of our contribution to the week, we are holding our annual Baby Remembrance Service.

This page provides information on the Spiritual Care for patients, families, carers and staff.

New figures out today reveal that there were 9 patients who donated their organs after death at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) last year, helping save or improve the lives of 19 people desperately in need of a transplant in the UK.

This page gives you details of how to obtain information from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy about managing your musculoskeletal pain. Also included on this page are the details of how to Self-refer to the Physiotherapy Departments at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Cheltenham General Hospital or your local community hospital for assessment and/or advice.

This page provides information about the pleural aspiration procedure.

This page gives you information about how to look after your mouth following surgery. Following this advice should allow healing to complete quickly.

This page gives you information about having a mouth or facial biopsy and answers some of the commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial department using the contact information at the end of this page.

*Interpretation of LH and FSH results in children should be discussed with a Paediatric Endocrinologist

This page is designed to provide carers/family and friends with information if the person they are caring for discharges themselves from hospital against medical advice. This is known as self-discharge.

This page gives you information about pain relief medications that you may need to take after your day case surgery. The type of medication you need will depend on the type of surgery that you have. Your anaesthetist, surgeon and nurse will discuss suitable pain relief with you.

Baby Loss Awareness week is being held this year between 9 and 15 October. As part of our contribution to the week, we are holding our annual Baby Remembrance Service.

The information on this page is to prepare you for when your plaster has been removed. Although you will be keen to resume normal activities there may be a few adjustments that you will need to make.

This page has been written for patients diagnosed with cancer in the colon (large bowel). It aims to help you understand the process involved in your care and make you aware of the various treatment options that might be available to you.

Blood Transfusion

The purpose of this page is to explain the conscious sedation procedure and answer some commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial Department using the contact information provided at the end of this page.

We are sorry that you have had a miscarriage. To help you get through this difficult time, you should have already received information about different treatment options. This page gives you information about a surgical option called Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA), which can be done using local anaesthesia. It also explains the possible risks and benefits of the procedure and what to expect during and after discharge.

This page gives you information about the exposure of an impacted upper canine tooth and answers many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions that this page does not answer or would like a further explanation, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial department. The details are at the end of this page.