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The enzyme pancreatic elastase-1 (E1) is secreted by the acinar cells of the pancreas and acts to break down collagen. This enzyme is not degraded on transit through the gut so acts as a good marker of pancreatic exocrine function when measured in faecal samples.

It is essential to contact the Duty Biochemist at least 24 hours before sample collection as timing of sampling and transport arrangements have to be made in advance due to the limited stability of this analyte.

This page gives you information on how to use the eye drops you have been prescribed. Different ways of using your eye drops are explained step by step. A useful chart to note down your doses is also provided within the PDF attached, below.

This page gives advice about having a brother or sister in the Neonatal Unit (NNU)

From sharing your thoughts and ideas, to helping out in and around our hospitals, from becoming a member and electing our governors to fundraising for our charity – there are many different ways you can get involved.

Some media reports today incorrectly state that Gloucestershire Royal Hospital has been rated as ‘Requires Improvement’ by the CQC. Gloucestershire Royal Hospital continues to be rated as ‘Good’ by the CQC, however Urgent and Emergency Care has been changed to ‘Requires Improvement’ following a recent CQC inspection.

The next phase of involvement for the Fit for the Future programme is now underway. The engagement will listen to what matters to people in exploring ideas on how to organise several specialist health services over the medium to long term.

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.

Mr Torrie completed his Orthopaedic higher surgical training in the Severn Deanery, before completing a complex cervical spinal fellowship. He started his NHS consultant post in Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2017.

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.

We're proud to announce the release of our annual review, Proud to Care, covering the period from April 2024 to March 2025

by Emma Rodgers

A felon is a bacterial infection of the pulp or fleshy part of the fingertip.

'The Hand that Cared' commemorates Fannie Storr, a former Nursing Director and latterly a governor and volunteer chaplain at our Trust.

Brush Cytology

The medical day unit provides IV drip (intravenous infusion) treatments for patients with stomach, kidney, neurology, rheumatology, breathing or skin conditions.

Dr Bond specialises in the investigation and treatment of all arrhythmias including catheter ablation (performed in Bristol), in particular atrial fibrillation and SVT. He also carries out implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators and biventricular pacemakers and has an interest in inherited cardiac conditions.

The World Health Organisation has set a target to end Hepatitis C worldwide by 2030. To help achieve this goal, the NHS is offering free testing to those who might be at risk.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to call for an end to violence against women and girls (VAWG).

by Edward Tudor