End of an era as Cheltenham East Fire Station hosts final COVID vaccination clinic
It’s the end of an era this week as the local NHS COVID vaccination team move out of their base at Cheltenham East Fire Station, almost three years after delivering the first vaccinations to local residents there in December 2020....
NHS Gloucestershire appoints two new Non-Executive Directors
Following an extensive recruitment process, two non-executive director (NED) appointments have been made to the NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB). Ayesha Janjua has been appointed to the Primary Care and Direct Commissioning* position, while Karen Clements will take on...
Seasonal COVID-19 Vaccination Offer Ends 15 December
The offer of a seasonal autumn COVID-19 vaccination ends on 15 December 2023, so there’s less than one month left for people to protect themselves before winter. The eligibility for an autumn booster is different to the spring vaccination campaign,...
Planning permission granted for new £5.5m GP surgery in Tetbury
Plans for a new £5.5m GP surgery in Tetbury have moved a big step forward thanks to confirmation that planning permission for the scheme has been granted by Cotswold District Council. The news means that building work to create a...
Joint statement from the NHS in Gloucestershire: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
"The NHS provides care and services that are available to all, with the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion enshrined within the NHS Constitution and legislation. The NHS in Gloucestershire employs over 20,000 people, from more than 95 nationalities, serving...
Building work starts on new £5.5m health centre in Minchinhampton
Building work on a brand new £5.5 million health centre in Minchinhampton got underway on 23 October 2023 with a small turf cutting celebration to mark the start of construction. The new health centre will be built at Vosper Field on Cirencester...
NHS Dentistry briefing
Current access NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) became responsible for commissioning (purchasing) local dentistry services in April 2023 when NHS England delegated this responsibility. Access to NHS dentistry in Gloucestershire is very challenging and we are working hard to...
Gloucestershire GP practices maintain above average patient satisfaction levels in national patient survey results
The results of this year’s national GP Patient Survey (GPPS) show high overall levels of patient satisfaction (80%) with Gloucestershire GP practices - well above the national (England) average of 71%. The annual survey assesses patients’ experiences of healthcare services...