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Clinic making ‘huge strides’ in providing Eye Care to Vulnerable and Homeless People

A scheme providing eye care to homeless and vulnerable people is making huge strides in improving their eyesight, health and quality of life. Charity Vision Care For Homeless People, which provides eye care services to homeless and other vulnerable people...
 

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Industrial action and NHS services – Monday 23 January (Ambulance Service Workers)

NHS leaders are urging local people ahead of Monday’s industrial action by Ambulance Service workers to only access A&E or 999 if their condition is life threatening or very serious. Whilst the NHS locally is making plans to minimise disruption...
 

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Plans for new £6.6m health centre in Brockworth move forward

Plans for a new £6.6m health centre development in Brockworth have moved a step forward thanks to funding approval being granted by NHS Gloucestershire’s Primary Care and Direct Commissioning Committee. The news means that subject to planning approval from the...
 

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Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Industrial Action – Wednesday 18 January and Thursday 19 January 2023

The NHS in Gloucestershire has today provided an update regarding RCN Industrial Action which is taking place in some areas of the country on the above dates. Gloucestershire’s NHS Trusts are not amongst those listed by the RCN as sites...
 

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Physiotherapists Working Within GP Practices Rated “Outstanding” By Patients

Over the past two years, GP surgeries have adapted the way consultations can be offered to keep patients safe and make sure those with the greatest need are seen first. This means that patients can now benefit from the expertise...
 

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OPEN LETTER from: Health and care leaders in Gloucestershire

Help the NHS and care services to help you this festive season Dear Gloucestershire residents, We are sure you are aware by now of the unprecedented pressures facing the NHS and care services as we head into the Christmas and...
 

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NHS in Gloucestershire issues advice for parents and carers worried about Strep A or Scarlet Fever

With lots of common winter bugs and viruses circulating at the moment, the NHS in Gloucestershire has developed advice for parents and carers of children to help care for them at home or know when health advice may be needed....
 

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UPDATE: Industrial action and NHS services

Tuesday December 20 (RCN) and Wednesday December 21 (Ambulance Service Workers) NHS leaders in Gloucestershire have today provided advice to the public ahead of two days of industrial action this week. Whilst the NHS locally is making plans to minimise...
 

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There’s No Place Like Home: campaign to help care for patients at home

Health and care organisations in Gloucestershire continue to work together in making patients and their families more aware of the benefits of recovering at home, just as soon as they are well enough to leave hospital. The 'There’s No Place...
 

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Industrial action and NHS services

In response to the planned industrial action announced by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the NHS locally is making plans to minimise disruption as far as possible and to safeguard patient care. Patients who have a planned hospital operation,...