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by Edward Tudor

This page provides information about oral hygiene and mouth care for patients having radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment. You may experience a dry or sore mouth or notice taste changes when you are having radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment. These problems can be due to the treatment you are receiving. It is very important that you tell your healthcare professional (nurse or radiographer) if you experience these changes as they may be able to recommend specific treatments for you. These symptoms might continue for some time after your treatment has finished but the suggestions in this page may help to keep you comfortable. Good mouth hygiene is essential.

Helping to provide faster diagnosis, more effective treatment and reduced waiting times

by Mark Allan

Two services designed to support patients with cancer in Gloucestershire won their categories in the prestigious Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards

A joint NHS community project in Gloucestershire, to tackle health inequalities, has been shortlisted for a national award.

by Dr Veena Aggarwal

The perineal clinic is a specialised clinic for women who require follow up for perineal or pelvic floor problems following childbirth.

Specify sample site, clinical details date of onset and any recent antibiotic treatment.

I'm a registered nurse from Kerala, India. I came to the UK in 2004 and I'm now settled in Gloucester with my family. I chose nursing as my career path because I have always enjoyed helping people

It is important to drink plenty of fluid. You should drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid every day to prevent dehydration. During warmer weather you need to drink more fluids. The information in this page will help you choose the type and amount of fluid your body needs to maintain a healthy bladder and bowel.

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus strain that first emerged in China in December 2019. In humans, coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe disease.

Patients at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals are benefiting from a £100m-plus cash injection just months after building work started.

Cellulitis is an infection that can occur anywhere in the body and the hand and wrist are no exception.

This page provides information for patients with a Positive penicillin allergy test.

Stoptober is coming! It’s never too late to quit smoking, and you will notice almost immediate improvements to your health when you stop.

by Eirwen Rees & Sophie Ferguson

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is opening a new Smell Disorders and Allergy Clinic at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital next month (November). The consultant-led service will be the first time that patients can be seen at a dedicated, specialist smell clinic in the area.

We are proud to announce the launch of a new, dedicated website section designed specifically for patients undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), commonly known as chemotherapy.

The Trust has standards of conduct for meetings in public that must be followed at all times.