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An ultrasound scan is a test that uses high frequency sound waves to build a picture of your baby in the womb. Ultrasound scans are very safe and can be carried out at any stage of pregnancy.
Where to get advice and information We understand that this page has been referred to you at a very distressing time. The loss of a child is a life changing event and understandably you will experience a wide range of emotions. We hope that you will find useful information on this page that meets your individual needs.
Opiate bioavailability and response are highly variable. Wide inter-patient variation exists.
Information for Oncology and Haematology patients This page explains what an extravasation is and how to care for your skin should this happen.
This page provides parents with information about pain relief for children following an operation. Good pain relief is important and will help your child recover quicker.
In the UK, most medicines are ‘licensed’ but some are not. This page explains why medicines are licensed and why some useful medicines do not have licences. You have been referred this page by your doctor or pharmacist because the medicine prescribed for you is not ‘licensed’ or is being used for a reason not covered by the licence. We want to reassure you that we have thought very carefully about the best medicine for you. This page answers some of the commonly asked questions.
Congratulations on the birth of your baby! This page provides information relating to caring for yourself and your newborn.
This page gives you information about a tracheostomy and why you may need to have one.
This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.
A Medical Ophthalmologist from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been named as a finalist at the prestigious Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) Excellence in Patient Care Awards.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is holding an open day across its two hospital sites on Wednesday (8 September) – giving the public an opportunity to meet clinicians and ask them how the £101m investment will improve care as we emerge from the pandemic.
Our Focus Support and Information Centre is situated in the heart of the Oncology Centre in the outpatient waiting area of Cheltenham General Hospital.
This page provides information for patients who have Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI). If you have CDI, please make sure that those caring for you at home also read this page or the leaflet provided by your healthcare professionals.
A mallet injury refers to a tear in the tendon that straightens the end joint of your finger. This can be a simple tear of the tendon from the bone (soft tissue mallet), or a piece of bone can come off with the tear (bony mallet).
This page gives you information about having a steroid joint injection and explains what the procedure involves.
This page tells you about some typical working patterns, plus useful information and resources
If you're thinking of returning to the HCPC register, there is help, support and information to allow you to Return to Practice.
You have been suggested this page because we want to measure the level of kidney function of your child/young person. This page gives you information about the glomerular filtration rate (IGFR) test that is used to do this and what to expect. At Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust we use iohexal to measure the IGFR of the kidneys to show us how well they are working.
