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A new powerful county-wide campaign launches today highlighting the need to keep Gloucestershire’s two Accident and Emergency Departments clear for real emergencies.

It has been recommended that the child in your care attends an appointment for an allergen challenge. This page gives you information about what will happen during the appointment. A few days before the child’s admission please try to discuss with them what is going to happen on the day.

It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.

We want to say thank you to all our Allied Health Professionals for their dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.

We're proud to announce the release of our annual review, Proud to Care, covering the period from April 2024 to March 2025

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel source. It is measured in conjunction with free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose in order to investigate hypoglycaemia or symptoms associated with ketoacidosis. The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.

'The Hand that Cared' commemorates Fannie Storr, a former Nursing Director and latterly a governor and volunteer chaplain at our Trust.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on patient care, particularly waiting times for planned operations, procedures, diagnostic tests and appointments. Good progress is being made in tackling these waiting times.

Becoming more active is important for improving health and easing pain

We are sorry to hear that your baby has died and would like to offer our support at this time. There are many decisions to be made at this sad time and you may be considering whether to take your baby home before their cremation or burial. The following information is given so that you are aware and understand the choices open to you.

Welcome to Ward 7a, we hope the information on this page will give you an idea of what to expect when you are admitted.

Update on Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) production

by Edward Tudor

This page provides information about oral hygiene and mouth care for patients having radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment. You may experience a dry or sore mouth or notice taste changes when you are having radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment. These problems can be due to the treatment you are receiving. It is very important that you tell your healthcare professional (nurse or radiographer) if you experience these changes as they may be able to recommend specific treatments for you. These symptoms might continue for some time after your treatment has finished but the suggestions in this page may help to keep you comfortable. Good mouth hygiene is essential.

This page gives you information about the condition you are being assessed for and the processes carried out during the assessment.

This page provides information for patients having coronary angioplasty at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. This procedure is also known as PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention).

This page is to inform you about how some of your medicines will be supplied. The medicine(s) shown on this page will be delivered to you by a clinical homecare provider.

This page is to inform you about how some of your medicines will be supplied. The medicine(s) shown on this page will be delivered to you by a clinical homecare provider.

Providing timely and appropriate care in the most suitable setting is essential for stroke patients’ long-term recovery.

This page aims to answer any questions you may have about taking rifampicin and clindamycin for the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). If you have any further questions or concerns, please speak to a doctor or nurse caring for you.