Chief Medical Officers’ open letter – advice for the public as the county faces a surge in flu cases
Dear Gloucestershire residents We are sure you are aware by now of the pressures that face the NHS and care services as we head into the Christmas and New Year period. It’s the busiest time of year for our teams...
NHS in Gloucestershire invites local people to share views on their health and care priorities
The NHS in Gloucestershire is inviting residents to share their views as it launches a new period of engagement looking at local health priorities and how services should develop in the coming years. Getting Ready for the Future NOW! is...
Events Help People with a Long-term Health Condition Stay Well This Winter
Seasonal one-stop-shop wellness events are encouraging people with long-term health conditions to access support and information to help them cope in winter. The project is a partnership between NHS Gloucestershire and *primary care networks (PCNs), drawing in help from the...
BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action – Friday 14 November (7am) to Wednesday 19 November (7am)
Cheltenham’s Emergency Department will temporarily switch to a Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) from 8pm on Thursday 13 November Daytime (8am - 8pm): The department will operate as an MIIU from Friday 14 November to Tuesday 18 November Overnight...
NHS Gloucestershire ICB appoints Care Banking Ltd to deliver new digital system for All Age Continuing Care
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced that Care Banking has been awarded the contract to provide a new digital system for All Age Continuing Care (AACC) following a competitive and successful procurement process. The new platform will transform...
Event launches trailblazing dementia film series
A launch event highlighted a new series of innovative dementia education training films that aim to upskill the local workforce and help families care for loved ones. The full series of 10 training films has been developed with the ethical...
Update on changes to NHS Integrated Care Boards
Our joint Transition Committee is progressing work to develop our NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS Gloucestershire ICB cluster and over time create the new ICB. Workshops have been held with executive teams...
NHS in Gloucestershire sets out temporary service ‘tests of change’
The NHS in Gloucestershire has confirmed temporary service changes designed to test out the potential benefits of organising some services differently to improve patient care, experience and outcomes and increase efficiency. The changes relate to community theatres and community beds...