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The phalanges are the bones of the fingers and thumb beyond the palm. There are three phalanges in each finger, and two in the thumb.
This page gives you information about the options available to remove your PEG. Also included is care advice for you to follow after the procedure.
Improvement works at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in early March may cause some disruption to affected areas. Signage for alternative routes will be in place. This does not affect the main entrances and exits to the hospital.
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The Neonatal Unit is located in the Women's Centre at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Due to the restrictions on gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no physical attendees at the meeting. However members of the public who wish to observe virtually are very welcome and can request to do so by emailing ghn-tr.corporategovernance@nhs.net at least 48 hours before the meeting.
If your question is not answered here, you have various options to get in touch with our team, depending on its urgency:
This page gives you information about endometriosis, its symptoms and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.
We would love to share our Pride of Gloucestershire Trail video!
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, we are committed to ensuring that the cancer care that patients receive is truly centred around them. That’s why we have partnered with Macmillan to develop and pilot a new, simpler patient-led tool called “My Concerns”.
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.
This page gives you information about how to reduce your risk of falling during your stay in hospital. Our aim is to help you keep as active and as independent as possible while in hospital.
Our community projects involve collaborations with a diverse array of groups and organisations from Gloucestershire and beyond, including various charities, schools, colleges and community groups.
Gloucestershire Hospitals will be lighting up both hospital sites in a spectacular way this evening (12 May) in recognition of International Nurses Day and to coincide with the 200th birthday anniversary of Florence Nightingale.
With thanks to our friends at The Rotary Club of Royal Forest of Dean, we have FREE charity places available to this fantastic local running event.
A mallet injury refers to a tear in the tendon that straightens the end joint of your finger. This can be a simple tear of the tendon from the bone (soft tissue mallet), or a piece of bone can come off with the tear (bony mallet).
The extensor tendons of the hand are cord like structures that allow you to straighten your fingers or thumb (digits).
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities. We particularly thank our amazing band of hospital volunteers.