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Gloucestershire leads the way in joined-up approach to eye health

Community Optometrists in Gloucestershire can now access patients’ medical eye health information and images via one centralised database, thanks to a new system launched by the NHS in Gloucestershire. The system, OphthalSuite Community Ophthalmic Link, developed by BlueWorks OIMS, is...
 

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What you need to know – how to access a COVID or flu vaccination in Gloucestershire

The NHS in Gloucestershire is reassuring everyone who is eligible for a COVID booster or flu vaccination this winter that they will receive an invitation from local NHS services to book a slot soon. Please DO NOT contact GP surgeries...
 

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Plans for new Arts, Health and Wellbeing Centre at University’s City Campus revealed

A new Arts, Health and Wellbeing Centre that will pilot ground-breaking therapies and interventions to improve community health and wellbeing is being planned for University of Gloucestershire’s new City Campus. At the heart of this partnership project between One Gloucestershire...
 

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NHS issues heatwave advice for Gloucestershire

The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging residents to take steps to stay safe and well as temperatures are set to rise across the county over the coming days. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued...
 

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Cheltenham’s fabulous new health centre welcomes patients

Around 25,000 patients in Cheltenham are set to benefit from the town’s wonderful new healthcare centre which is welcoming patients from 20 June 2022. The Wilson Health Centre, located on Prestbury Road, is now home to three busy GP surgeries...
 

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NHS and partners trial an innovative preventative programme utilising one of the first children’s social prescribing schemes

The NHS and its partners in Gloucestershire are trialling one of the first children and young people’s social prescribing schemes to reduce the build-up of mental health problems following the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 50 children are now getting tailored...
 

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A new future for Minchinhampton patients

Patients in Minchinhampton are one step closer to having a brand new £5.5m health centre development in the town following approval of the planning application by the local authority on 29 March 2022. Subject to agreement of revised costings in...
 

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Executive Director team appointed to the proposed NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB)

We are pleased to inform you that following an extensive recruitment process, Executive Director designate appointments have been made to the new ICB, subject to the passage of the Health and Care Bill through parliament and the new statutory NHS body...
 

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One Gloucestershire ICS explained and developing priorities

The Health and Care Bill which is currently working its way through parliament proposes to formalise arrangements and make ICSs statutory entities from 1 July 2022. Here’s a simple guide to what it will mean for Gloucestershire. (more…)