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This page contains useful advice for the carer(s) of a person who has had a head injury. The person who suffered the head injury may not be aware when things are not quite right. For this reason, we recommend that the leaflet attached below is given to someone who will be with the injured person for the next couple of days. Although well enough to leave hospital, it is possible that they may develop new symptoms which need either observing or seeking urgent medical help.

by Will Mason

Specify sample site, clinical details date of onset and any recent antibiotic treatment.

Dr John Smallwood, Dr Charlotte Dobson, Dr Oliva Murphy

How to apply to volunteer at our Trust, including steps to apply, completing an online application form and submitting it.

The scaphoid is usually injured by a fall onto the outstretched hand, often from a height or from a bicycle. It can also be injured with the wrist being forcibly bent back.

Welcome to our ward. We aim to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible. During your stay, please let a member of staff know if you feel that your needs are not being met or you have any concerns about your care.

This page gives you information about induction of labour. It also includes the benefits, risks and alternatives and the process as a whole.

The ‘End PJ paralysis’ campaign aims to help patients to become active in their recovery, keep their independence and help improve mental wellbeing and dignity.

by Dr Marcin Pachucki

The delivery suite at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is a state of the art facility, designed to give you the best possible service if you need medical assistance during labour.

This page contains information that people with diabetic retinopathy commonly ask about laser treatment. It will explain what will happen, what the treatment aims to do, and what risks to be aware of. There are 2 types of treatment: - Pan retinal laser treatment for proliferative diabetic retinopathy - Macula laser treatment for clinically significant maculopathy. Before you have laser treatment, you will be asked to sign a consent form. It is important that you understand why you are having the treatment.

Your doctor has recommended that you consider having Radioactive Iodine Therapy (RAI) for the treatment of your overactive thyroid gland. This page gives you information about the treatment. When you attend the department for the treatment, you will be given more information and you will be able to ask any questions that you may have.

This page has been written to help you understand more about Lichen Planus (LP) affecting the vulva and/or vagina. It gives you information about Lichen Planus, what causes it and the available treatment. Listed at the end of the page are the websites where you can find out more about the condition.

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

The number of cases of Measles in young people has risen, and measles outbreaks have been reported in adjoining counties. Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people.

This page gives you information about the repair of your fractured cheekbone. If you have any further questions, please ask a member of the medical or nursing staff or contact us on the phone number at the end of this page.

Women suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can now be looked after as day cases following an innovative move by the Trust designed to improve patient experience.