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You are due to have a flexible cystoscopy. This page gives you information about the procedure and answers some of the commonly asked questions.
You have been advised to have a gastroscopy and colonoscopy (also known as an endoscopy) to help investigate the cause of your symptoms. It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you understand what will happen during these procedures and the preparation needed.
You have chosen to have a Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheter as a form of dialysis to help to get rid of excess water and waste from your body as your kidneys are no longer working well.
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.
(First trimester screening) 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.
Disruption due to building work at GRH will affect vehicle access to the Main Atrium entrance over these dates
The emergency surgical assessment unit (ESAU) treats patients who have been referred by their GP, or by A&E, to be assessed for emergency treatment.
This page gives you information about immunotherapy treatment for bladder cancer, including its risks, benefits and alternative treatments.
This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the head or sinuses. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of the possible risks.
An ERCP has been arranged to either help us find out the cause or for the management of your symptoms. This page gives you information about the ERCP procedure and the possible risks involved.
This page provides information about what to expect when you have Yag laser capsulotomy treatment.
This month's Board Meeting was held on the 26 February 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in Board Room, 1 College Lawn, Cheltenham.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 29 July 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in the Gallery Room, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 31 January 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Lecture Hall, Sandford Education Centre, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 10 May 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Lecture Hall, Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
This month's Board Meeting took place on the 7 June 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud.
Following a European review, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued updated advice that domperidone should not be used by people who have serious underlying heart conditions.
The two most common anticoagulants Warfarin and Unfractionated Heparin are monitored via the INR and APTT Ratio respectively. A baseline coagulation screen should always be requested prior to starting a patient on anticoagulants.
If you are on a low income or benefits you might be able to reclaim your transport costs to and from the hospital or other NHS premises.