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This page is to help you and your family and friends to understand the difficulties in managing persistent pain. This is also sometimes referred to as chronic or long-term pain.

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. Your ultrasound scan is a medical examination important for your wellbeing and that of your baby. The sonographer needs to concentrate fully throughout the scan to carry out the necessary checks and measurements but will explain what they are checking at each stage. For many women, having a scan during pregnancy is an exciting and happy event but please be aware that ultrasound scans are also an opportunity for sonographers to detect some serious health conditions, so try to be prepared for that information.

by Jenny Boobyer

This page gives you information about what to expect following your neck dissection.

This page gives you information about possible radiotherapy late effects.

This page gives you information about the oesophageal stent procedure. It is important that you read this page before your appointment so that you understand what will happen during the procedure and the preparation involved.

This page gives you information about the procedure known as a left hemicolectomy which is performed to remove a diseased area in your bowel. The page will also explain what the procedure involves and list some of the common complications associated with it.

This is Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (GHFT) eighth Gender Pay Gap report. It is based on a snapshot of all of our staff on 31 March 2024.

This page gives you information about endometriosis, its symptoms and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.

by Emma Harker and Helen Russell

Anal cancer is a cancer that starts in the anus. The anus is part of the large bowel which is part of the digestive system.

This page gives you information about your planned dobutamine stress echocardiogram.

This Organ Donation Week (23rd – 29th September) NHS Blood and Transplant and Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust are celebrating the fact that the NHS Organ Donor Register has been saving lives for 30 years through the gift of organ donation.

Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support programme that aims to help disabled people start, or stay in work. The programme provides practical and financial support for those with a disability or a long term physical or mental health condition who are absent from work or finding it difficult to work.

Find out more about the education services available to international medical graduates when working in the UK.

Cheltenham Surgeries are served by a four weekly ordering system. It is important that the order sheet (a new one is enclosed with each order indicating the next delivery date) is returned to Pathology Stores at least one week before the delivery is due. This helps ensure stores holds adequate supplies for all orders.

Peter Lachecki has announced that he will stand down from his role as Chair of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at the end of April 2022.

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Your treatment starts as soon as you come into the emergency department (ED). On arrival, you will see a specialist emergency clinician called a triage nurse who will assess how serious your condition is. This allows patients with life-threatening problems to be seen first.

This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.