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BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action – 7 April to 13 April and temporary changes to Cheltenham A&E
Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required).
On Tuesday 24 October, Ward 6B is moving from the Tower Block to Gallery Wing at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
The department has an equipment replacement programme with a commitment to invest in new and replacement equipment – enabling us to continue to provide the latest techniques and treatments.
9ml Serum sample
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.
Cryotherapy is a treatment for benign and precancerous skin lesions. Liquid nitrogen (-196°C) is sprayed from a canister onto your lesion(s) for a few seconds. This will sting briefly.
The Surgical Admissions Suite cares for patients who are having elective (planned) surgery and who are expected to stay in hospital overnight or longer. The unit is located in the main corridor from the Tower entrance, and is situated above the Pharmacy department. There is a lift to the right hand side of the stairway.
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.
The Learning Disability Hospital Liaison Nurses are highly trained and experienced learning disability nurses, who work across the acute hospitals: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
by Emma Harker and Helen Russell
This page provides information for patients who have been advised by the hospital to use St Mark’s formula electrolyte drink. Instructions for making the drink and how to get the ingredients needed are also included.
Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) is a toxin produced by a small number of Staphylococcus aureus strains (1-2%). These may be meticillin susceptible (MSSA) or MRSA strains.
An injury to the scapholunate ligament is a very serious injury to the wrist joint.
When the clocks go back, we go in!
This test is only performed following discussion with the Consultant Haematologist.
Check swab expiry date before use
If you, or someone you care for, has dementia, delirium or other difficulties with communication, being in a new environment or meeting unfamiliar people can feel upsetting or confusing.
This is painful condition that involves irritation of the two tendons that run through a tunnel on the thumb side of the wrist.
