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Urethral bulking is designed to treat stress urinary incontinence and has been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). This page gives you information about the procedure, the risks and possible complications.
A vital cancer support service for people living with the late effects of radiotherapy has been secured for the future across the South West.
A carpal boss is a bony lump which appears on the back of the hand at the junction between the wrist and the hand, known as the carpo-metacarpal joint. It is common and completely harmless.
When you are a fitted with a hearing aid, it remains the property of the NHS that you are responsible for. It is an expensive piece of technology and you should do all you can to keep it safe.
You have been given this page as you are anaemic with low iron levels in your body. Your doctor has suggested that you receive an iron infusion. This is a special type of iron preparation given through a cannula (drip) inserted into a vein in your arm. An iron infusion is given instead of iron tablets. If you are taking iron tablets, please do not take them on the day of your infusion.
This page gives you information about carbohydrates and the recommended portion sizes for women with diabetes during their pregnancy.
Work on a new Emergency Department (ED) at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) costing £17.3m remains on course for a spring opening next year.
by Caroline Agg
This page tells you about some of the common problems patients have on being moved to a ward following a stay in Critical Care and also on leaving hospital. This page suggests simple ways to solve these problems and also tells you what to expect.
Head and neck cancers can affect areas such as the mouth, throat, voice box, nose, and salivary glands.
This page gives you information about having a nuclear medicine scan, including any preparation required and the equipment used.
This page explains why your child has an appointment for the Neurodevelopmental Clinic at either Gloucestershire Royal Hospital or Cheltenham General Hospital and why it is important for your child to attend their appointment.
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.
Find out how to get in touch with our laboratories during and outside of normal, working hours.
You have been advised to have a colonoscopy to help 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 the procedure and the preparation involved.
We have an inclusion network which is open for all staff to join.
by Donna Little
by Jonathan Brown
Project Management Toolkit
This page gives you information about the banding of your piles, what to expect after the procedure and the possible complications. It also gives you information about how to stop the piles returning.
