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Chemical Pathology
This information has been written to answer some of the questions you may have about skin care during your radiotherapy treatment. We hope you will find this helpful. If you have any questions please talk to your treatment team.
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This page gives you information about the main pain relief options available after major surgery. You will probably only need this pain relief for the first few days following surgery. Pain is to be expected after surgery and poor pain relief can increase the risk of complications. Our aim is to make sure that you receive the best possible pain relief. Good pain relief is a high priority, the benefits are: • It can help you to get better. • Your overall experience will be much better. • It can shorten the length of your hospital stay. • It can reduce your risk of complications such as developing a chest infection.
Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) is set to benefit from a £10.2m investment to build a new orthopaedic theatre and birthing unit.
The Mayhill unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital cares for patients who come in for surgery.
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.
The low FODMAP diet is an international recognised dietary approach for managing the symptoms of IBS. It has been shown to help around 70% of patients who try it with the help of a FODMAP trained dietitian.
This test is used to detect current or recent Rubella infection
by Alison Lovett-Turner
February is LGBTQ+ history month, where diversity and inclusion is vital for performance, wellbeing, and making a meaningful difference to all colleagues.
Your doctor has advised you to have your blood pressure monitored over 24 hours. This page gives you information about what the test will involve.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has invested in new technology to improve both the safety of midwives and the environment.
Microbiology
The Paediatric Gastroenterology Service in Gloucestershire is part of a clinical network of gastroenterology teams in the South West. We work closely with our colleagues at Bristol Children’s Hospital, as well as other specialist centres such as Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide treatment and supportive care for children and young people in Gloucestershire who have complex bowel problems.
We’re proud to announce a new collaboration with Gloucestershire charity Mindsong to launch the “Sangeet Memory Box”, a music playlist designed to support the wellbeing of Hindu patients living with dementia.
Thousands of cancer patients in Gloucestershire and across the region will benefit from a new state-of-the-art cancer centre.