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Infected Blood Inquiry report

Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy (less than 16 weeks) is common. It is not always a sign of a problem and may settle on its own. We understand this is an anxious time and hope that the information on this page will help to reassure you.

This page provides an overview of Oesophageal Cancer and Stomach Cancer

Cheltenham General Hospital’s Oncology Centre continues its focus on excellence in cancer care with the installation of a state-of-the-art TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (Linac). The installation is just the beginning as the Medical Physics team is now in the process of commissioning the new Linac.

This month's Board Meeting was held on the 26 February 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in Board Room, 1 College Lawn, Cheltenham.

This month's Board Meeting took place on the 29 July 2016, chaired by Professor Clair Chilvers in the Gallery Room, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

This month's Board Meeting took place on the 31 January 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Lecture Hall, Sandford Education Centre, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham.

This month's Board Meeting took place on the 10 May 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Lecture Hall, Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

This month's Board Meeting took place on the 7 June 2017, chaired by Peter Lachecki in the Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud.

We are an NHS trust of around 9,000 people, providing care for the population of Gloucestershire and beyond.

Let’s Get Creative Together!

Serum - paired samples not required

Two of the county’s most established and enduring organisations joined forces in April 2013 to establish the successful ‘Caring Chorus’ choir.

The purpose of the BRAID trial is to determine whether additional imaging with one of several types of scans is helpful in the early detection of breast cancer.

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel source. It is measured in conjunction with free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose in order to investigate hypoglycaemia or symptoms associated with ketoacidosis. The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.

Our aim is to provide the very highest standards of care to patients and relatives alike ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.

Due to anticipated high winds, the crane lift originally planned for Tuesday has been rescheduled to Thursday 11 December.

By Dr Hina Iftikhar, Dr Warren Doherty, Dr Charlie Sharp

You have been prescribed apixaban for a heart condition called nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). This type of medication is known as direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC). This page gives you information that you might find useful about atrial fibrillation and the apixaban medication. You will find a written information leaflet and a Patient Alert Card in your apixaban medication pack. Please read the information and complete the Patient Alert Card. The Patient Alert Card provides you with the required apixaban information and the importance of taking the medicine. You should keep the Patient Alert Card with you.

Anaesthesia is a type of drug treatment used to prevent patients feeling pain when they have a medical procedure, such as an operation.