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This page gives you information about having cystoscopy and/or urethroscopy.

This page provides information to help you understand and decide if you may wish to store samples of semen before any cancer treatment.

The extensor tendons of the hand are cord like structures that allow you to straighten your fingers or thumb (digits).

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions that might help if you have queries about the Patient Portal.

The early pregnancy assessment clinic is an emergency service if you are between 7 and 15 weeks pregnant and experience pain or bleeding.

Like other areas across the country, Gloucestershire is seeing a sharp increase in Flu and other respiratory illnesses and this is being reflected in the number of people coming to our hospitals.

This page gives you information about vaginal vault prolapse and its repair, known as sacrocolpopexy.

This page aims to help you understand a little more about non-epileptic attacks. You should discuss the content of this page with your health professional.

When you go home, you can expect a visit from a community midwife, who will continue your care ensuring both you and your baby are well.

This page gives you information about the surgical management of miscarriage and answers the commonly asked questions about this operation.

We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Gloucestershire Academy of Music to bring the therapeutic power of music to patients, staff and visitors.

This page gives you information about having ENTONOX® as pain relief during lower end endoscopic procedures.

This page will help you to understand more about your surgery. It will also give you tips on how you can help your recovery after your back operation. Irritation or pressure (compression) of one or more of the nerves in your back causes pain in your back or legs. You may need to have surgery if the pain is not easing. Before the decision is made to have surgery, you may have several tests such as an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan, a CT (Computerised Tomography) scan or X-rays. This is for your doctor to be sure of the diagnosis and to see at which level in the back the nerve is being compressed.

This leaflet will explain why you are being offered the Hepatitis B vaccine. Patients with chronic kidney disease are at an increased risk of Hepatitis B virus infections due to the increased exposure to blood and blood products. All donated blood is tested for Hepatitis B. However, the Department of Health recommends that all patients with kidney failure are vaccinated against the virus.

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This page gives you information about Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for the age-related eye conditions macular degeneration and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR). The aim of this page is to explain what to expect at all stages of the treatment and to answer some of the commonly asked questions.

This page provides information for patients due to have a urodynamic investigation. We want you to understand the risks and benefits, how to prepare for the investigation and what to expect both during and after the test.

This page explains what a midwifery-led birth unit is and the options available to you in Gloucestershire. If you have no major medical conditions and have a straightforward pregnancy, the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) recommend that the safest and best place for you to have your baby is in a midwifery led birth unit. For more information follow the link at the end of this page.

You have been referred this page because your child has been diagnosed with a pulled elbow. This type of injury may also be called a radial head subluxation, nursemaid’s elbow or annular ligament displacement.

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.