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...
BMA Junior Doctors’ industrial action – Thursday 13 July (7am) to Tuesday 18 July (7am)
BMA Junior Doctors’ industrial action - Thursday 13 July (7am) to Tuesday 18 July (7am). Cheltenham A&E will switch to a Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) from 8pm on Tuesday 11 July to 8pm on Wednesday 12 July. Cheltenham...
Proactive approach to health and wellbeing is transforming lives in Tewkesbury and surrounding area
Proactive personalised care which goes beyond a GP appointment is the key to the success of an innovative NHS project which is improving the health of older people in Tewkesbury and surrounding areas. More than 11,000 patients aged 65 and...
People Encouraged to Take Positive Steps to Keep Well and Stay Independent During ‘Living Well, Ageing Well Week’
People from communities across Gloucestershire are invited to come and find out what steps they can take to help them build the resilience to lead happy, healthy and longer lives. ‘Living Well Ageing Well Week’ runs until Saturday July 8...
Gloucestershire celebrates 75 years of the NHS
This week marks 75 years since the NHS came into being on 5 July 1948 and Gloucestershire is marking the occasion in a variety of special ways. Celebrating the outstanding achievements of the local NHS and its partners, the week’s...
Nurses on Tour making a real difference across the county
Giving student nurses first-hand experience of primary care and supporting people’s health across the county are just two of the wins NHS Gloucestershire's Nurses on Tour scheme has seen so far. With more than 300 people given full health checks...
NHS Gloucestershire and University of Gloucestershire report the ‘great success’ of the Nursing Associates programme as the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is published
With publication of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan today, NHS Gloucestershire and University of Gloucestershire have been highlighting the success of their Nursing Associates programme in the county. Patients receiving care in some GP surgeries and hospital services are...