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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
This page gives you information about the general anaesthetic and/or sedation you will have before your operation.
This page gives you information about vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair, including information about the benefits and risks of the procedure.
by Dr Catherine Tanner
This page gives you information about the carbohydrate counting and Diabetes Education options for people with Type 1 Diabetes.
This page gives you information about the main pain relief options available after major surgery. You will probably only need this pain relief for the first few days following surgery. Pain is to be expected after surgery and poor pain relief can increase the risk of complications. Our aim is to make sure that you receive the best possible pain relief. Good pain relief is a high priority, the benefits are: • It can help you to get better. • Your overall experience will be much better. • It can shorten the length of your hospital stay. • It can reduce your risk of complications such as developing a chest infection.
This page provides information to help you understand and decide if you may wish to store samples of semen before any cancer treatment.
This page gives you important information about the day case Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube procedure. It is essential that you read this page if you are having a PEG tube inserted, replaced or removed.
The governors of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to announce the appointment of Deborah Evans as their new Chair, to succeed Peter Lachecki, who leaves us at the end of April after nearly 6 years’ service.
The principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the successful delivery of patient care and these underpin our vision of the best care for everyone.
by Charlotte Jakab-Hall & Sophie Finch Turner
Diabetes increases the incidence of many common hand conditions. This page outlines the effects of diabetes on the hand, and the outcomes following surgery for these conditions.
This is a procedure designed to straighten the finger, and is something that people usually opt to do because of restriction in the function of the hand as a result of Dupuytren’s disease
by Annie Lester & Kate Clifford
This page gives you information about using dilators, following a course of external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy (where radiotherapy is given internally). We also wish to support your sexual well-being after your treatment.
Every June, Dietitians Week celebrates the vital work of registered dietitians across the UK — the only qualified health professionals who assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at both individual and wider population levels.
Friday 5 May 2023 is International Day of The Midwife when we celebrate our midwives and everything they do for our community
The paediatric dietetic team has put together a list of useful links and resources for you to have a look at whilst you wait for your appointment. They are divided into specialist areas, choose the one that is applicable to you or your child.