Our General Practice Nurses: Lisa’s Story
On International Nurses Day, Lisa Stoddart, Lead Practice Nurse at Aspen Medical Practice in Gloucester explains why being a General Practice Nurse (GPN) is a rewarding and dynamic career choice. With a total of 32 years of nursing experience, Lisa...
Spotlight on Gloucestershire’s Practice Nurses for International Nurses Day 2024
We are celebrating our talented and highly skilled General Practice Nurses (GPN) in Gloucestershire this International Nurses Day. International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 every year to coincide with the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, so it...
NHS Gloucestershire is encouraging people in the county to start having conversations about their future plans during Dying Matters Week
We know it can be hard to chat to loved ones about death and preparing for the end of someone’s life. It is a conversation which is so easy to put off for another day, but communicating your wishes early...
Spring COVID vaccinations in Gloucestershire
The NHS is offering a Spring COVID vaccination to those at highest risk of severe illness from COVID. This will help protect them if COVID-19 rates are high over the summer months and reduce their chances of needing hospital treatment...
Gloucestershire Primary Care Networks are Working to Improve Their Green Credentials
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across Gloucestershire are working to reduce their environmental impact. PCNs are made up of groups of GP practices working in partnership with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary services in their local area....
The NHS in Gloucestershire offers health and wellbeing guidance during Ramadan
The NHS in Gloucestershire is wishing everyone observing Ramadan a happy and healthy holy fasting month and offering some guidance for keeping well. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. It started...
One Gloucestershire health partners welcome Urgent and Emergency Care Report
Joint statement from: NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust One Gloucestershire Health partners have today welcomed publication of Healthwatch Gloucestershire’s Report into Urgent and Emergency Care services and...
New website to support families in Gloucestershire who are considering an Autism or ADHD assessment for their child
Gloucestershire parents and carers who may be considering accessing an autism or ADHD assessment for their child can now access a new website which offers guidance and recommended resources. The website, which is launching in Neurodiversity Week (18-24 March) aims...