BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action – Wednesday 17 December (7am) to Monday 22 December (7am)
Cheltenham’s Emergency Department will temporarily switch to a Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) from 8pm on Tuesday 16 December Daytime (8am - 8pm): The department will operate as an MIIU from Wednesday 17 December to Sunday 21 December Overnight...
Community Neurological Service brings life changing care into homes
Cutting down on long stays in out-of-county treatment centres and hospitals, bringing patients back to their families and empowering those with long-term conditions through rehabilitation are just some of the ways Gloucestershire’s Community Neurological Service (CNS) are transforming lives in...
Joint statement from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) about maternity care
The NHS in Gloucestershire is totally committed to providing high-quality, safe and compassionate maternity care that delivers the best possible outcomes for women, birthing people and babies. This will always be our guiding principle in the decisions we make. Extensive...
What is RSV, and why do pregnant women need a vaccination for it?
Dr Laura Hole, Paediatric Consultant, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, talks about the RSV virus and how pregnant women can pass protection to their babies in the early weeks and months of life by getting the new vaccine from their...
Supporting those with respiratory conditions closer to home
People living with respiratory conditions in Gloucestershire can now access more care closer to home than ever before, from diagnostic tests in community settings to group support sessions where they can share experiences with peers. More than 60,000 residents in...
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...