“Fantastic work” of Respiratory team wins industry award
One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System’s Respiratory Clinical Programme Group (CPG) has been singled out as a great example of integrated working, as it scooped a major national award. Made up of consultants, GPs, nurses, therapists and a range of supporting...
Schools in Gloucestershire Invited to Sign up for New Asthma Safety Initiative
Schools across Gloucestershire are being encouraged to join the Asthma Friendly Schools (AFS) scheme. The initiative involves taking steps to ensure the safety of children and young people living with asthma. Both primary and secondary schools can work towards achieving...
Engagement launches on developing the 10-Year Health Plan
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a period of engagement to inform the 10-Year Health Plan. Members of the public, as well as health and care professionals, are being invited to share their experiences, views and ideas...
NHS Gloucestershire marks World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
NHS Gloucestershire is marking World Hospice and Palliative Care Day by celebrating the county’s dedicated teams who support patients and their families through their final days. Staff, members of the public and experts from across Gloucestershire’s hospice network have been...
New Health and Wellbeing Hub to Serve Inner City Communities in Gloucester
A new community hub has opened its doors, providing health and wellbeing support to patients in inner city Gloucester. With artwork on the walls and a fresh and contemporary feel, Gloucester Inner City Health and Wellbeing Community Hub provides a...
NHS Gloucestershire AGM: Wednesday 30 October 2024
In the context of a very challenging year across the health and care system, the NHS Gloucestershire AGM is a good opportunity to reflect on, and celebrate, some of the achievements made possible by partnership working. We hope that you...
What you need to know: Staying Well This Winter – how to prepare with a flu and COVID vaccination in Gloucestershire
The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging those eligible for COVID and flu vaccinations this year to take up the offer to protect themselves and others this winter. This year, based on the latest scientific evidence, the Joint Committee on Vaccination...
Only Order Medicines You Need to Help the NHS and the Planet
The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging people to only order the medication they need from their repeat prescriptions to reduce waste. It is estimated that around 1.4 million medicine items are wasted unnecessarily in Gloucestershire each year with 53% of...