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Advice for patients, carers and visitors
This page has been written for patients who have been diagnosed with Endometrial Hyperplasia and aims to explain what causes this condition and how it can be treated.
The Pathology Department can offer advice on all aspects of point of care testing (PoCT).
Some of the following phone numbers are not continuously manned. You may not get a response as timely as you might expect.
We're holding an information day on 26 September, in partnership with the Gloucestershire Kidney Patient Association
Samples are routinely screened for MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan has been booked for you. This page gives you information about the MRI, the risks and what will happen during the scan.
Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required)
The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
Asma Pandor, an Admiral Nurse renowned for her dedication to dementia care at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours for her outstanding services to nursing.
The early pregnancy assessment clinic is an emergency service if you are between 7 and 15 weeks pregnant and experience pain or bleeding.
This is a reference laboratory investigation – tests performed in Southmead Hospital (NBT) Microbiology Department. Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory. We recommend monitoring co-trimoxazole levels in patients with renal failure and/or high dose co-trimoxazole therapy. They can also be useful for monitoring absorption in neutropenic patients.
Our acute hospitals at Cheltenham and Gloucester are extremely busy and an increasing number of in-patients with COVID-19 is adding to the pressure on services this week
Our hospitals thrive and excel on the dedication and commitment of our staff. This has been seen time and again during the pandemic and the continued sustained pressure in our Emergency Departments (EDs).
You have been referred to Hospital because your symptoms or test results show that you may need further investigation by a specialist. On this page you will find information and videos that may help during your visit.
by Jean Tucker and James Farley
You have been told that you are colonised with, or have an infection with a multi-drug resistant organism. The information on this page answers some of the commonly asked questions about this condition.
I am an identical twin. My father was born in Jamaica and came to England when he was 21, my mother is English and I consider myself to be mixed race. My step-dad is also mixed race. I am also a born and bred Brummy but I’m very proud to be a Gloucestershire Nurse.
This information has been given to you to explain what a fibroscan involves. Your doctor has recommended that you have this test to help understand the condition of your liver. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to the nurse or doctor caring for you.
