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Patients only currently able to access via referral from their nurse practitioner or their GP.
You may want to consult your GP who may recommend some other care or prescribe medication, if needed.
All test results must be obtained from and discussed with your GP or the hospital team that is caring for you.
If this does not help, then please contact your GP for advice.
The Specialist Palliative Care Team work alongside your GP and the district nurses in providing support for you and your family.
After this time, please see your GP or contact NHS 111 for advice.
If your concern is urgent, please contact your GP or NHS 111 for advice.
You can get more information about managing persistent pain from your GP or you can ask your GP to refer you to the Pain Management Service.
discharged from a HDU/ITU using a unified follow up pathway to address multi-organ complications and psychological trauma by setting rehabilitation goals and GP
After discharge, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your GP.
Discuss returning to driving with your GP.
Contact your GP as soon as possible if you have any of the following symptoms: Signs of infection such as the wound site turning red, being hot or swollen
Cheltenham General Hospital Tel: 0300 422 3049 Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Tel: 0300 422 5104 If you have any concerns after 24 hours, please contact your GP
These arrangements are also in place for patients sent for direct admission by their GP.
When to contact your GP
Referrals are accepted from your GP, usually after simple tests for treatable problems have been undertaken.
If you are unwell following treatment and suspect that you have an infection, please contact your GP.
If you are concerned about them, you should seek further advice from your GP or NHS 111.
Reference ranges Fasting plasma glucose 3.4 - 6.0 mmol/L Further information Glucose tolerance tests can be done at the GP surgery.
This will support the GP in managing and assessing the person after discharge.