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Fractures of the distal radius occur usually with a fall onto the outstretched hand. Often, the tip of the ulna will fracture at the same time.
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.
Advice and guidance on visting our hospitals, including visiting times.
by Emma Harker and Helen Russell
Visiting times are: 3pm – 4.30pm and 6pm – 8pm
You can access urgent care 24-hours-a-day, every day of the year at our hospitals.
We aim to ensure that all patients receive the right medicines, for the right reasons, at the right time.
For the Board of Directors meeting held in public, Thursday 10 July 2025 at 9am to 12.30pm. Lecture Hall, Sandford Education Centre, Cheltenham General Hospital.
In Gloucestershire, the biggest and most highly anticipated immunisation campaign in history will begin at a hospital hub in Gloucester today before the scope of the programme is widened via an innovative community vaccination model.
The Children’s Emergency Department at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital has been transformed into a vibrant and comforting space thanks to new jungle-themed artwork created by artist and illustrator Alice Humphreys.
This page will give you information about collecting a 24 hour urine sample.
Being part of a cardiovascular research trial makes me feel that I'm getting a little bit extra’ - Ann’s story
Total calcium is measured in serum or lithium heparin plasma but can also be measured in urine, particularly when investigating the cause of a raised blood calcium level and wishing to exclude familial hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia or in the context of the formation of renal calculi.
If patient on high dose biotin therapy (>5mg/day) collect sample at least 8 hours after the last dose.
One of our incredible supporters, Megan Preston, will be running the London Marathon in 2026 for Scoo-B-Doo, our Neonatal Fund.
Eyford is a day unit specialising in the care of patients undergoing ophthalmic (eye) surgery. Most patients are cared for and discharged on the same day.
As part of healthcare science week, Gloucestershire Hospitals is running a virtual Q&A, to showcase and celebrate the vital work of healthcare science and allied health professionals in our Trust.
Register for our free event!
