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This page gives you information about how we create an Arterio-Venous (AV) fistula. We want you to have the information you need before you agree to have the procedure carried out. This information does not replace any discussions between you and your doctor. Please ask your doctor any questions you may have, so that you fully understand what is involved. If you take warfarin, clopidogrel or any other blood thinning medications you must let your surgeon and the Pre-assessment Clinic staff know.
Information for parents Your child has been started on a medicine called methotrexate (meth-oh-trex-ate). This page gives you information about the medicine, the precautions you need to take and the possible side effects.
An ERCP has been arranged to either help us find out the cause or for the management of your symptoms. This page gives you information about the ERCP procedure and the possible risks involved.
From 9 to 15 October, we are joining people across the country to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week. This is a time to remember babies who have died during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy and to offer support to anyone affected.
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.
Your team will work with you to get the best results from your cancer treatment. It is important that you are involved in your treatment decisions. You have the right to say what your wishes are.
The Trust has standards of conduct for meetings in public that must be followed at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) published results of its national maternity survey on Friday 9 February.
This page provides you with information about plantar fasciitis and exercises that can help reduce your pain.
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.
This page describes the outpatient services provided for Gloucestershire patients by the Brain Injury Team.
This page gives you information about the care you will need following a thoracoscopy.
This page has been written to help you understand the emotional changes you may have after a stroke.
You have recently visited your GP with a swelling or lump in your neck or with symptoms that could mean your thyroid is not working correctly. An operation is needed to remove part of the thyroid gland to be sent the laboratory for testing in order to get a diagnosis. This page gives you information about having surgery on your thyroid and the possible risks involved.
This page explains what a hysterectomy involves and answer some of the more commonly asked questions.
You can find information here about improvements to our maternity services, as well as updates on our progress
This page provides you with basic information about vaginal vault prolapse and how it is repaired with a procedure called pelvic floor repair and sacrospinous fixation. Sacrospinous fixation is a vaginal procedure performed for women who have developed vaginal vault prolapse after a hysterectomy.
Being part of a cardiovascular research trial makes me feel that I'm getting a little bit extra’ - Ann’s story
Gloucestershire’s innovative eye health team have been recognised for their excellent partnership working and creative use of technology for a project which is supporting joined up care closer to home and saving the NHS money.
Carers Week is a nationwide awareness campaign that shines a light on the invaluable role of unpaid carers; those who provide essential support to family members or friends living with illness, disability, mental health conditions or age-related challenges.