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This page gives you information about what to expect following your CT colonoscopy.
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This page gives you information about extravasation and how to care for your skin should this happen.
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For diagnostic purposes, the oestradiol results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient's medical history, clinical examination and other findings.
This page explains what happens when you are referred to the One Stop Neck Lump Clinic as a result of your GP finding a lump that they think needs further investigation. At the clinic we aim to, where possible, carry out all of the investigations that are necessary to diagnose your problem.
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital hosted a large scale multi-agency emergency services exercise on Saturday 28 February 2026.
This page gives you information about having a urinary flow rate test followed by an ultrasound bladder scan.
This page gives you information about a tracheostomy and why you may need to have one.
Your doctor has recommended that you consider having Radioactive Iodine Therapy (RAI) for the treatment of your overactive thyroid gland. This page gives you information about the treatment. When you attend the department for the treatment, you will be given more information and you will be able to ask any questions that you may have.
The Gloucestershire NHS Procurement Shared Service is hosted by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) and is set up to provide procurement services and advice to three organisations: our Trust, Gloucestershire Hospitals Subsidiary Company Limited (GMS) and Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC).
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The department has an equipment replacement programme with a commitment to invest in new and replacement equipment – enabling us to continue to provide the latest techniques and treatments.
This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.
This page gives you information about pain relief medications that you may need to take after your day case surgery. The type of medication you need will depend on the type of surgery that you have. Your anaesthetist, surgeon and nurse will discuss suitable pain relief with you.
Non-executive directors are not full-time employees of the Trust. They help to ensure the Trust is accountable to the people it serves. They are people who live or work in the area and have shown an interest in the provision of health services for the local people. The Board of Directors is accountable to the Board of Governors for the running and performance of the Trust.
This page provides information for people travelling by car and bus to Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals. We know that travelling to an appointment can be stressful, so please leave extra time before your appointment. This will allow time for parking. You will need to bring change with you should you need it. Hospital maps are available on our website and these highlight the locations of the car parks.
This page gives you information about having wisdom teeth removed and answers many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions or would like a further explanation, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial department using the contact information provided at the end of this page.