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The phalanges are the bones of the fingers and thumb beyond the palm. There are three phalanges in each finger, and two in the thumb.
Transforming our hospitals to make them fit for the future
On 20 January 2026, Mike Meszaros was given an 18-month suspended prison sentence and an indefinite restraining order after pleading guilty to charges of stalking NHS and care staff.
Chemical Pathology
You have been advised to have a trans-nasal endoscopy to help us to investigate the cause of your symptoms. This page contains information about having a transnasal endoscopy through the nose. It is important that you read this page before your appointment so that you understand about the procedure and the preparation involved.
You have been suggested this page because we want to measure the level of kidney function of your child/young person. This page gives you information about the glomerular filtration rate (IGFR) test that is used to do this and what to expect. At Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust we use iohexal to measure the IGFR of the kidneys to show us how well they are working.
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty, please follow the instructions on this page.
This page gives you information about the care available from the Linc Haematology Psychology Service, listing the difficulties we can help with and what to expect at your first appointment.
This page will cover the frequently asked questions for Radiotherapy
You have been advised to have a gastroscopy and colonoscopy (also known as an endoscopy) to help investigate the cause of your symptoms. It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you understand what will happen during these procedures and the preparation needed.
Microbiology
Cheltenham A&E will temporarily close from 8pm on Thursday 22 February to 8am on Thursday 29 February. No Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) service will be provided there during this period.
I completed my nursing training in the Philippines in 2012 and moved to the UK in 2016. I’m very interested in digital technologies and have always been passionate about learning.
Experience of care week is an opportunity to show the breadth of the patient experience team, the services we offer to support our patients and their carers and how we respond to their feedback.
This page gives you advice on using a sling and how it will help your recovery.
You have been given this page as you are anaemic with low iron levels in your body. Your doctor has suggested that you receive Ferinject® which is a special type of iron preparation given through a drip. Ferinject® is used instead of iron tablets.
Having a nosebleed is common and it is usually mild and easily treated. Some nosebleeds can be more severe which is usually the case in older people who have other medical conditions. This page gives you information about what causes a nosebleed and the different treatments available for children and adults.
