Community Nurse-Turned-Clinical Commissioning Manager Honoured With Queen’s Nurse Title
A caring and compassionate community nurse whose skills have shaped her work as a clinical commissioning manager has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse. Sian Cole, a Health and Social Care Clinical Commissioning Manager at NHS Gloucestershire received...
NHS warns of rising flu cases and urges eligible people to get vaccinated
The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging people who are eligible for a flu vaccine to take up the offer without delay. Marie Crofts, Director of Nursing at NHS Gloucestershire, said: “Thanks to the fantastic work of GP, pharmacy and community...
Health and care partners publish Winter Plan
Health and care leaders in Gloucestershire are predicting a challenging winter, but say their services are working more closely than ever before to plan ahead and make best use of all available resources. This week, One Gloucestershire partners published their...
Measles isn’t just a childhood illness – how to protect yourself and recognise the signs
You may be aware that there has been an increase in cases of measles in some parts of the country, including a small number of cases in Gloucestershire in both adults and children. Measles is a highly infectious virus that...
Long serving NHS Gloucestershire CEO to retire
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced that long serving Chief Executive, Mary Hutton is to retire in spring 2025 after 14 years in Gloucestershire. Mary has been the Chief Executive of the ICB since 2021 and the One...
IMPORTANT: Update from The Lydney Practice
25.11.2024 Following the flooding in Lydney on Sunday, the Practice is focusing on helping our most vulnerable patients, especially those affected by the floods, on Monday. We have had to rearrange some appointments that were booked for this morning, to...
“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...