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You have been given this page as you are anaemic with low iron levels in your body. Your doctor has suggested that you receive an iron infusion. This is a special type of iron preparation given through a cannula (drip) inserted into a vein in your arm. An iron infusion is given instead of iron tablets. If you are taking iron tablets, please do not take them on the day of your infusion.

No specific preparation is required

This page provides you with information following the broken bone in your hand. This is known as a 5th Metacarpal fracture (MCP) and is below your little finger. See Figure 1 below.

Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy can have a devastating impact on families. Our specialist bereavement services provide compassionate support for families, both immediately after the loss of their baby and in the days and months beyond.

This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) guided Ablation. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of the possible complications.

Here you will find all the latest news from our Rheumatology team/department

ALP has four main isoenzymes that are produced by the liver, bone, intestine and placenta. In most cases it is possible to identify the origin of a raised ALP from other routine testing and the clinical picture.

A project that funded a Homelessness Specialist Nurse in the Emergency Departments (EDs) at Gloucestershire Hospitals has been recognised at the prestigious HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

The Pathology Department can offer advice on all aspects of point of care testing (PoCT).

From Friday 9 February at 5pm there will be no vehicular or pedestrian access to the Atrium at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital until Monday 12 February at 10am.

Suitable containers for 24 hour urine collections are available via the patient's GP surgery, from Edward Jenner phlebotomy department at GRH, or from Pathology Reception at both GRH and CGH.

Cranham Suite is a day unit that treats oncology patients and patients with blood disorders. It is located in St. Luke's wing, on the third floor.

The COVID-19 situation in the UK is changing over time and we therefore recommend that you follow the up-to-date advice being provided by Public Health England and the Government. There is also very useful information specifically for rheumatology patients provided by Arthritis UK.

This page outlines the procedures in place to help ensure the safety of children attending the Emergency Departments in Gloucestershire.

The UK has left the EU and a trade deal has been announced. At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our key priority is to ensure the safety of patient care.