Future management of our community health services
The people of Gloucestershire deserve the best possible NHS services and we are committed to making sure that they receive these in the coming years. We currently have two roles: To commission (buy) health services on behalf of local people to meet their needs and; To provide a range of community health services across the county, such as community nursing and therapy... Read More
Successful year for Gloucestershire’s quitters!
Latest figures show that almost 4,000 people in Gloucestershire quit with the help of Gloucestershire NHS Stop Smoking Service last year (2011/12) – the most successful year since the launch of the service in 2001. Dr Shona Arora, Director of Public Health said: ‘This is fantastic news for the Stop Smoking Service and more importantly for the residents who have quit the habit.... Read More
Are you Stroke aware?
Gloucestershire GPs are urging people to recognise the symptoms of a stroke and to call 999 for emergency help if they see the signs. This advice follows the recent National FAST awareness campaign, and is in support of National Stroke Awareness Day which was on 8th May. Every year, an estimated 150,000 people in theUKsuffer from a stroke and Gloucestershire’s two large hospitals... Read More
Gloucestershire Constabulary presents North Cotswold Hospital with Security Award
Gloucestershire Constabulary have presented the North Cotswolds Hospitalin Moreton-in-Marsh with the Secured by Design Award. Chief Superintendent Nigel Avron was pleased to present Ruth Fitziohn, Chair of NHS Gloucestershire, with the prestigious award at the hospital’s official opening by Prince Michael of Kent on Tuesday May 8. The Secured by Design Award is... Read More
HRH Prince Michael of Kent celebrates hospital opening
HRH Prince Michael of Kent visited Moreton-in-Marsh on 8th May to formally open the new North Cotswolds Hospital. The hospital, which welcomed its first patients on 31st March, is the second new community hospital to open in Gloucestershire this year, and will provide first-rate healthcare facilities for people in theNorth Cotswolds. It has received a Secure by Design Award,... Read More
Help improve neurology services for Gloucestershire people
Voluntary group Gloucestershire Neurological Alliance is getting local people together to discuss their health and social care and find out how it can be improved. People with Parkinson’s, MS and other neurological conditions are invited to join in focus groups in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Coleford this month to share their views. Similar events have led... Read More
Do you have a story to share? Why not become a ‘Living Book’
Local residents are being invited to become Living Books as part of a new scheme launching in the county this month. The Living Books project aims to encourage people to share their own stories and experiences to inform, inspire or help others. Stories might cover a range of real life experiences from living with a long term illness or disability to what it’s like to move to... Read More
GUiDE and PALS helps children and young people
The NHS Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), which celebrates its 10 year anniversary this month, has extended its service to include children and young people. The service, which has been available to adults for 10 years, will now also offer children and young people somewhere to seek information and advice on NHS services. Young people can also... Read More
Transition information packs for disabled young people
The transition from child to adult can be a difficult but exciting time. It can be particularly difficult for disabled young people who are in receipt of additional educational, social care or health support from Children and Young People’s services as this will come to an end when they become young adults. It is therefore important to plan for this process. The Key,... Read More
Pharmacy Easter and Bank Holiday opening hours
For details of pharmacy opening hours over Easter and forthcoming Bank Holiday weekends, please visit the NHS Choices website Read More
