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This page gives you advice on how to look after your back and pelvis during pregnancy, to lessen any pain or prevent pain happening.
It is important that you read the information on this page regarding your vascular surgery before your admission to hospital.
Staff at Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital are marking its Staff Advice and Support Hub’s first birthday today (Thursday 14 May) with a rainbow-themed day.
Runners can put their best foot forward to help thousands of patients in Gloucestershire at a free community event in Cheltenham later this month.
Our role is to help test for sleep disorders, and to help you get more sleep.
Julie Jenner is taking on an epic challenge of her first ever ultra-marathon to help raise money for Thirlestaine Breast Centre.
Pre-operative anaemia is present in up to 30% of patients undergoing non cardiac surgery.
This page tells you about some of the common problems patients have on being moved to a ward following a stay in Critical Care and also on leaving hospital. This page suggests simple ways to solve these problems and also tells you what to expect.
This page gives you information about having a laparoscopic removal of fallopian tube(s) and ovary(ies):
The central slip is the name given to the tendon responsible for pulling the middle knuckle joint straight. Usually, the proximal interphalangeal joint or second knuckle joint becomes swollen and tender, and the finger will not pull straight easily.
I remember as a young girl being in hospital with ear problems and having surgery. Seeing what the nurses were doing and how caring they were inspired me to want to be one, hence choosing to be a nurse.
This page gives you information about a fracture of the upper jaw and answers many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions, please ask a member of the medical or nursing staff or contact us on the phone number at the end of this page.
ReSPECT is a national patient held document, completed following an Advance Care Planning conversation between a patient and a healthcare professional.
This page gives you information about faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), including the benefits, risks and what to expect.
This page gives you information about having a tooth removed and answers many of the commonly asked questions.
This page describes the laparoscopic (keyhole) operation to treat acid reflux and hiatus hernia. It explains the risks and benefits of surgery and the likely after effects. Dietary advice will be available from the ward before you are discharged.