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by Dr John Boyes

This page provides information for a person and their carer, family or friend who has suffered an injury to their throat. It is possible to have a serious injury without visible signs, meaning a medical assessment should be given.

The number of cases of Measles in young people has risen, and measles outbreaks have been reported in adjoining counties. Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people.

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you at this time. The early days following bereavement can often be bewildering and difficult. This page has been prepared to offer information for bereaved parents who have suffered the loss of a baby after 24 weeks of pregnancy. We hope you find the following information helpful.

This page provides information and advice for patients who have a corneal abrasion.

Gather your crew – it’s Tough Mudder time!

Serum - paired samples may be required

This page describes the changes you may notice in your mouth when you start radiotherapy treatment for your cancer. The symptoms you may have been described and advice is given on how best deal with them. You will also find advice on how to keep your mouth as healthy as possible during and after radiotherapy treatment.

by Lowri Bowen

Lumps and bumps may present anywhere in the hand and wrist. The vast majority entirely harmless. Many of these lumps are referred to as tumours – a word which many people associate with cancer. The word itself is derived from the Latin word meaning swelling or protuberance, and the word itself does not imply any cancerous growth.

We are proud to support Dementia Action Week 2025, running from 19–25 May, with this year’s national focus on promoting timely and accurate dementia diagnoses.

The Chedworth Surgical Unit at Cheltenham General Hospital cares for day case and elective surgical admission patients.

by Sarah Simmons & Katy Murphy

Hysteroscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the uterus (womb) using a small telescope (hysteroscope). This page will answer some of the questions you may have and help to reduce some of your concerns about attending for this procedure.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK.

This page gives you information on care following your gastroscopy.

Contact lenses are fitted to patients in the hospital when there is a medical need or when vision can only be improved to an adequate level with contact lens correction.

Gloucestershire Hospitals' children’s diabetes team is transforming the way it delivers care after adopting a nationally recognised approach to reducing health inequalities, helping to ensure services are more inclusive and accessible for every family.

The state-of-the-art equipment is now in it's new home at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

The histology department is based on the Cheltenham General Hospital site.