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Post-transfusion purpura (PTP) is a delayed adverse reaction to a blood or platelet transfusion that occurs when the body has produced antibodies to the donor transfused platelet antigens. These antibodies destroy the patient's platelets leading to a rapid decline in platelet count. PTP usually presents 5–12 days after transfusion.
The information on this page answers many of the commonly asked questions about leg ulcers. If you have any further questions about your condition or treatment, please feel free to ask at your next clinic appointment or the next time you see your primary care nurse.
Gloucestershire Royal's A&E provides 24 hour emergency care, including 999 ambulances, GP referrals, children's emergencies, minor injuries and illnesses, and maternity care.
This page gives you information about your immunoglobulin treatment.
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 Ward 2b, what to expect during your stay and lists some of the things that you should bring with you for your hospital stay.
Gallery Ward 2 specialises in the care of elderly patients and is located on the second floor of Gallery Wing at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
You may be offered a colposcopy if your cervical screening (smear test) finds abnormal cells in your cervix. Cervical screening is a way of preventing cancer by detecting and treating abnormalities early.
Construction works for the Electrical Infrastructure Phase 2 project will begin at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, from 6 January 2026 and continue until 14 August 2026.
Blood Transfusion
The Molecular Pathology department, based within the Cellular Pathology Department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT), provides access to a comprehensive selection of specialist molecular pathology and genomic testing on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) specimens.
This page has been given to you because you have injured your shoulder. An X-ray suggests that you have fractured your clavicle (sometimes known as your collar bone) or injured your acromioclavicular (AC) joint. The AC joint is where your clavicle meets your shoulder.
This page provides information for patients who have been diagnosed with the condition cystinuria and advice on how to try to reduce the risks of developing future stones.
Here you can find the frequently asked questions from patients using the Rheumatology service.
This information has been given to you to explain what a fibroscan involves. Your doctor has recommended that you have this test to help understand the condition of your liver. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to the nurse or doctor caring for you.
Here you will find all the latest news from our Rheumatology team/department
This page gives you information about pressure damage and moisture associated skin damage, how it develops and what can be done to prevent it.
Thanks to your kind donations, eight new electric haematology treatment couches have been funded to help improve the patient and staff experience at our hospitals.
Parents, loved ones and NHS staff affected by baby loss now have a calm and peaceful space to sit and reflect in nature at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
