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Health and care organisations in Gloucestershire continue to work together in making patients and their families more aware of the benefits of recovering at home, just as soon as they are well enough to leave hospital.

The latest X-ray machine has been donated by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire Freemasons whose members raised the £100,000 needed in a matter of months.

by Andrea Beech and Margaret Coyle

The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging local people to continue to seek urgent medical help if they have symptoms of a potentially serious illness or health condition.

These innovative sky ceilings are decorated with bright pictures of outdoor scenes such as trees to add a calming feeling to treatment rooms.

British actress Emma Samms MBE has officially launched a new cancer support service at GRH

This page contains guidance and advice on caring for your dialysis catheter. You will also receive individual instructions on how to care for your catheter. Please read this information and discuss any concerns you may have with your doctor or nurse.

Eating well plays an important role in supporting your health during cancer treatment.

Thanks to your support, sensory aids are now available for patients with autism or learning disabilities to help reduce the impact of the sensory environment.

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb is particularly important because it allows stable pinch grip. Loss of this ligament, therefore, potentially impairs pinch grip.

by Roshan Rahim

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.

The joint at the base of the thumb, between the metacarpal and trapezium bones (1st carpo-metacarpal joint), becomes arthritic as people age.

It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.

This page gives you information about how to look after your mouth following surgery. Following this advice should allow healing to complete quickly.

Peripheral neuropathy means damage to the nerves in the hands and feet. This can be caused by some cancer drugs.

This page outlines the risks and possible complications linked to obesity and the benefits of losing weight. You may find this information useful as you have recently been given advice about how life style changes and weight loss will help to improve your fertility.

The Frailty Assessment Unit specialises in the care of older people living with frailty. It is located on the ground floor of Gallery Wing at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top gel tube (rust top for the Acute Unit)