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No specific preparation is required

This page gives you information about having cardiac catheterisation, also called cardiac angiography (angiogram).

The Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit is in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital. Both units provide same day assessments and treatment, removing the need for you to be admitted.

This page gives a brief introduction as to what to expect when visiting a patient in the Department of Critical Care (DCC) at Gloucestershire Royal or Cheltenham General Hospital.

This page is for people who have been told that a family member or someone very close to them has died. For many people this is a difficult time particularly if the death has been sudden. This page contains information aimed to help you understand some of the processes you may become involved in. We hope you find it helpful to refer to it over the following days and weeks.

Bowel screening aims to detect bowel cancer at an early stage, if you have no symptoms. This is when treatment is more likely to be effective.

National Apprenticeship Week is all about recognising the impact of apprenticeships and T-Level placements in shaping the future of healthcare.

This week is Dying Matters awareness week. The theme for this year’s Dying Matters week is 'Dying to be Heard', which aims to encourage people to listen to their loved ones if they want to talk about death.

Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) being treated at Gloucestershire Hospitals now have the option to be treated with a new drug for the condition.

Ward 2A specialises in treating trauma and orthopaedics patients and is located on the second floor of the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

This page provides information about using ice and heat in the treatment of soft tissue injuries.

Scientists have developed a pioneering new technique that can detect and diagnose one of the most common types of cancer within seconds - using light.

You have been diagnosed with a skin condition. This page explains how you can care for your skin to stop it from becoming red and inflamed. Good care of your skin will also reduce the risk of your skin becoming sore, raw or infected.

Clotted sample (5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube) or EDTA sample

9ml Serum sample

Haematology support groups provide emotional support, shared experiences and practical advice for patients with blood disorders, helping to reduce isolation, improve understanding and enhance overall well-being through community and peer connection.

Cryotherapy is a treatment for benign and precancerous skin lesions. Liquid nitrogen (-196°C) is sprayed from a canister onto your lesion(s) for a few seconds. This will sting briefly.

This page gives you information about MSSA (Meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus) and its treatment.

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan has been booked for you. This page gives you information about the MRI, the risks and what will happen during the scan.