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In 2024, we commissioned two independent reviews to identify what more we could learn from seven maternal deaths (2017–2023) and 44 neonatal deaths (2020–2023)
You have recently had an appointment with your consultant to discuss your upcoming surgery. This page aims to put into writing the information given to you at that appointment and to answer some of the commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the Uro-oncology Nurse Specialist Team/keyworkers or speak to the doctors or nurses at the hospital when you see them. The contact details are at the end of this booklet.
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.
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 explains why we use eye drops for some visits to the Eye Clinic. This page also gives instructions on how to use them.
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.
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.
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.
Please read this page if the young person you care for has reached an age when we need to start talking about preparing, planning and moving their care from children’s to adult services.
Our Involve newsletter brings our Foundation Trust Members the latest news about our hospitals.
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