Hundreds of men turn out for Gloucestershire prostate awareness and advice clinic
Hundreds of men from across Tewkesbury, West Cheltenham, Staunton and Newent have attended a special one-off clinic offering advice and testing for possible signs of prostate cancer and related conditions. The event, organised by the Tewkesbury, West Cheltenham, Staunton and...
Infected Blood Inquiry report
Support is available for people who may have been affected by infected blood: NHS England Infected Blood [nhs-on-this-page][/nhs-on-this-page] Infected Blood Enquiry Report On 20 May 2024 the Infected Blood Inquiry published its final report Since 1991, all blood donated in the...
Integrated Urgent Care Service for Gloucestershire patients
NHS Gloucestershire has today announced that Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the contract to provide an Integrated Urgent Care Service (IUCS) for local patients. IUCS includes NHS 111 (telephone and online), a local Clinical Assessment...
New Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate Role Pilot Launched in Gloucestershire
A new role being piloted in Gloucestershire is supporting families who have experienced an adverse outcome during their maternity or neonatal care. The Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (MNISA) will ensure the voices of families who have experienced an...
NHS encourages over 40s to get free blood pressure checks
To mark World Hypertension Day on 17 May 2024, Gloucestershire’s pharmacies are reminding people over 40 about the importance of having regular blood pressure checks. The theme of the awareness day is to "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live...
Our General Practice Nurses: Nichola’s Story
This International Nurses Day, General Practice Nurse (GPN) and Nurse Partner Nichola Winstanley from Drybrook Surgery explains why she’s so passionate about being immersed in the community. Nichola has worked as a GPN since 2006, becoming a nurse partner in...
Our General Practice Nurses: Lisa’s Story
On International Nurses Day, Lisa Stoddart, Lead Practice Nurse at Aspen Medical Practice in Gloucester explains why being a General Practice Nurse (GPN) is a rewarding and dynamic career choice. With a total of 32 years of nursing experience, Lisa...
Spotlight on Gloucestershire’s Practice Nurses for International Nurses Day 2024
We are celebrating our talented and highly skilled General Practice Nurses (GPN) in Gloucestershire this International Nurses Day. International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 every year to coincide with the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, so it...