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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.
This page will give you information about collecting a 24 hour urine sample.
by Harriet Dykes
We're working in partnership with Gloucestershire Libraries to promote free digital library services, including thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers that can be enjoyed via your smart phone, tablet, or laptop.
This page has been written to help you understand the emotional changes you may have after a stroke.
by Rebecca Mustow
This page explains what a hysterectomy involves and answer some of the more commonly asked questions.
This page is designed to help you to understand pain medications and how to get the most out of them.
Following your thyroid surgery, you have been referred to the Gloucestershire Oncology Centre for Radioactive Iodine (RAI) therapy. This page gives you information about the preparation, treatment and aftercare.
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.
The department offers a comprehensive service for bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and virology
Please help us to protect our patients and staff from highly contagious illnesses like Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting), COVID-19, Flu and other respiratory infections that are easily spread
Gloucestershire Hospitals reaches a significant milestone this year as it celebrates a decade of groundbreaking advancements in the field of robotic urological surgery, which has helped revolutionise the landscape of healthcare. Over the past 10 years, the Trust has established itself as a pioneering hub for robotic-assisted surgeries.
This page explains what an opioid is and why it is beneficial to some patients who have acute pain.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has downgraded the rating for maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to ‘Inadequate’ following an unannounced inspection
You have attended Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) or the Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) department because you have a tiny tear on the outer part of your lung. This is called a spontaneous primary pneumothorax. This page gives you information about what to expect when treated for a spontaneous primary pneumothorax.
The essential information you need to know when working in the UK as an international medical graduate
We want our staff, patients, and communities to be proud of the Trust, and for our hospitals to be recognised as places where people can receive consistently high-quality care.
The Respiratory Unit is a 56-bedded Unit which is located across the 8th floor.