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My sister with special needs inspired me to take up nursing because I wanted to be her health advocate.
This page gives you information about appendicitis, including the risks and benefits of having the appendix removed.
This page gives you information about phlebitis, its causes and how to try to prevent it.
by Irene Stratton
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to call for an end to violence against women and girls (VAWG).
This page gives you information about the condition you are being assessed for and the processes carried out during the assessment.
As part of our ongoing recruitment campaign, we have three exciting different opportunities for Registered Midwives to join our friendly and supportive team
by Dr Fotios Iordanidis
The Endoscopy Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is celebrating the opening of its upgraded facilities, following the installation of state-of-the-art imaging technology, that will significantly enhance patient care.
by Natalie Gaskell
In response to emerging concerns about the prolonged exposure to Entonox (Gas & Air) for staff working in our maternity services, we are changing the way that this will be used, effective immediately.
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department resumes its night-time nurse-led service on 30 June in line with plans to restore the service to its pre-pandemic status
This page gives you information about your oesophageal manometry test. Any questions that you may have will be answered by a member of the clinic staff. Your appointment is at the Gastrointestinal (GI) Laboratory located in the GI/Lung Function Department at Cheltenham General Hospital. You should report to the receptionist in the Lung Function Department on arrival.
The NHS will begin vaccinating patients against coronavirus at dozens of hospital hubs from this week at the start of the biggest immunisation programme in history.
In National Apprenticeship Week, congratulations to Emilie Burden and Hayley McNeil from our Acute Medicine Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team who recently completed their 3-year Level 7 Apprenticeship in Advanced Clinical Practice
In line with Government guidance, the NHS in Gloucestershire is asking hospital outpatients and visitors (who are not affected by current visiting restrictions) to plan ahead and have face coverings available for when they attend hospital from 15 June.
A ‘HPV’ primary cervical screening test has been carried out today - this is not a test for cancer. The screening test will look for evidence of High Risk Human Papilloma Virus (HR HPV) that can cause cell changes (abnormal cells) on the cervix which can develop into cancer if left untreated.
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It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
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