We use cookies to provide you with a better service. Carry on browsing if you’re happy with this or read more about our cookie policy and privacy policy.
Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
This page explains why we use eye drops for some visits to the Eye Clinic. This page also gives instructions on how to use them.
Some women have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. A risk reducing mastectomy may be considered in order to reduce the risk of breast cancer developing. Surgery involves the removal of healthy breast tissue from one or both breasts. The factors that may put a woman at higher risk of developing breast cancer include:
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.
An ultrasound scan is a test that uses high frequency sound waves to build a picture of your baby in the womb. Ultrasound scans are very safe and can be carried out at any stage of pregnancy.
Dr Karadia is a general anaesthetist with a specialist interest in paediatric anaesthesia and training. He has been a consultant at our Trust since 2000 but originally began his post-graduate training as a house officer in Cheltenham in 1990.
This page gives you information about the treatment options for early vocal cord cancer.
Chemical Pathology
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.
Your oncologist has recommended that you have a course of radiotherapy. This information page aims to tell you about radiotherapy and what will happen. Please be aware that radiotherapy centres are training centres for doctors, nurses and radiographers including both male and female members of staff. Students may be present in the department but they are supervised at all times. If you would prefer not to have students present during your treatment, please let a member of staff know. You may find it useful to write down some questions before you start your treatment.
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.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has invested in new technology to improve both the safety of midwives and the environment.
The principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the successful delivery of patient care and these underpin our vision of the best care for everyone.
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.
At Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, we believe that every baby being born is special. During your caesarean, there are ways in which we can help to assist you have an individual experience for the birth of your baby.
Your kidney mass has been surgically removed and analysed by our pathology department. It has been confirmed as a renal cell carcinoma (a kidney cancer).
Anyone can be affected by pelvic health problems during or after pregnancy
We know that hearing from people who’ve experienced care can be both comforting and inspiring. Every story helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can do better. By sharing your experiences - the positives as well as the challenges - you help us learn, improve and provide the best possible care for everyone, every day.