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This page 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. This is for surgical and general medical patients - there are separate information leaflets for maternity and for stroke patients.
NHS Stroke services Gloucestershire
This page provides answers to some questions that you may have about the Neonatal and Maternal Mortality (Perinatal) Reviews published in September 2025
This is the 2022 appeal from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust Organ Donation Committee to help the county’s organ donation team.
You have recently visited your GP with a swelling or lump in your neck or with symptoms that could mean your thyroid is not working correctly. An operation is needed to remove part of the thyroid gland to be sent the laboratory for testing in order to get a diagnosis. This page gives you information about having surgery on your thyroid and the possible risks involved.
Pathology Stores at both sites hold a wide range of disposable goods and chemicals used by each of the departments within the building. It also supplies the appropriate specimen containers, bags, forms and equipment needed for sample testing.
This page gives you information about under-breast soreness (intertrigo) including how the condition can be treated and managed.
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
by Nicky Holton
You have been told you are likely to have uric acid stones, these are the only stones which may be dissolved by changing the pH of urine.
By Emilie Kerslake, Dr Hina Iftikhar, Dr Seema Alaee, Dr Rachel Kaminski, Dr Charlie Sharp
You have been referred this page because you have a soft tissue injury to your wrist or hand.
This page gives you instructions about how and when to start taking bowel prep before your gynaecological surgery.
The information in this page will help you to understand breathlessness and how it can be managed.
The completion of Theatres three and four marks a significant milestone in establishing a flagship service, Image Guided Interventional Surgery (IGIS), at our hospitals.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has reported a 2.4% reduction in carbon emissions for 2024-25 compared to the previous year- the equivalent to the annual energy use of around 2,500 homes.
Our specialist Parkinson’s team provides care, support and treatment for people living with a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
by Rebecca Draper
Scientists have developed a pioneering new technique that can detect and diagnose one of the most common types of cancer within seconds - using light.