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We have nurse-led thyroid clinics and also work alongside our named consultants in specific endocrine clinics. All clinical tests are carried out in the Paediatric Day Unit.
allergy support group
Phlebotomy Industrial Action
This page gives you information about Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), a minimally invasive (keyhole) treatment for varicose veins. It also answers some of the commonly ask questions RFA.
As part of your treatment, you may have been advised to follow a low fibre diet. This might be while you are waiting for surgery, undergoing chemotherapy, to reduce the risk of your bowel becoming blocked or to improve symptoms such as pain or cramping. The information on this page is designed to help you follow a low fibre diet. You should only follow a low fibre diet if your medical team have advised you to do so.
This page gives information for a person living with dementia and their carer about what to expect when visiting an Outpatient Department (OPD) at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This page will also give you information about services within Gloucestershire to support you and the person you care for living with dementia.
This page gives you information about having a CT colonoscopy, how the test is done, the risks involved and what to expect. A CT colonoscopy is also known as a virtual colonoscopy.
Everything you need to know about our on-site pharmacies.
This page is for patients who will be having an MRI arthrogram of a joint.
Having a cancer diagnosis can be very upsetting and life-changing.
This page gives you information about infections around your anus (bottom) known as perianal abscesses. Also included is information about fistulae (abnormal connections) that can happen in this area.
This page gives you information gives you information about Venous Thrombo-Embolism (VTE) and how to reduce your risk of developing it during your hospital stay. VTE is a collective term for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolus (PE) which are both conditions involving blood clots.
Thanks to you, donations are helping to fund support for young people with epilepsy and their families.
Have you had a baby in the last three years? Did you use the Maternity Triage Service? If so we would love to hear from you!
People living with neurological conditions or brain injury are invited to take part in Odysseys, a friendly, creative programme designed to support wellbeing, confidence and connection through movement, art-making, storytelling and song.
AFP is a possible marker of:-
No specific preparation required
Chemical Pathology
PTH can be assayed during a parathyroidectomy on an urgent basis (i.e. intra-operative PTH levels) however this must be booked with the laboratory at least a week in advance. Please contact the duty biochemist for further details if access to this service is required.
You have been advised to have a gastroscopy, which you may also have heard being called an endoscopy or OGD (meaning an oesophageal-gastro-duodenoscopy). A gastroscopy will help us to investigate the cause of your symptoms. It is important that you read this page before your appointment so that you understand what will happen during this procedure and the preparation involved.