£10.2m funding boost for Cheltenham General Hospital
Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) is set to benefit from a £10.2m investment to build a new orthopaedic theatre and birthing unit. The Hospitals’ Trust has secured £7.5m government funding to build a purpose-built theatre dedicated to orthopaedic surgery such as...
Industrial action and NHS services
Monday 6 February - Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and GMB Ambulance Service Workers Tuesday 7 February - Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Thursday 9 February - Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) NHS leaders are urging local people ahead of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...