Global IT issues
A spokesperson for NHS Gloucestershire said: “Some of our NHS IT systems have been affected by the global IT issues. IT systems at a small number of GP surgeries are currently impacted and we kindly ask that people only call...
NHS Gloucestershire acknowledges ‘dedication and commitment’ of practice staff as national GP patient survey results are published
The results of this year’s national GP Patient Survey (GPPS) show high overall levels of patient satisfaction (79%) with Gloucestershire GP practices - well above the national (England) average of 74%. The annual survey assesses patients’ experiences of healthcare services...
Plans for practices to relocate to a new £7.5m health centre in Lydney move forward
Plans for two GP surgeries to relocate to a new £7.5m health centre development in Lydney are moving forward thanks to funding approval being granted by NHS Gloucestershire’s Primary Care and Direct Commissioning Committee last month. The news means that...
BMA Junior Doctors’ Industrial action – Thursday 27 June (7am) to Tuesday 2 July (7am).
Cheltenham’s A&E will temporarily switch to a Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) from Wednesday 26 June to (and including) Monday 1 July - open from 8am to 8pm. It will be closed overnight. The A&E service will resume at...
Local people urged to help stop the spread of Norovirus
The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging local people to help stop the spread of Norovirus to protect vulnerable patients and support local services. Local healthcare facilities, including hospitals, have seen a recent increase in cases which is affecting services and...
Still time for local people to get a COVID vaccination before 30 June if eligible
More than 60% of eligible people in Gloucestershire have taken up the offer of a COVID vaccination during this phase of the programme, with 3 weeks left to come forward. In line with expert advice, the NHS is offering COVID-19...
GP appointments in Gloucestershire up by over a quarter post-pandemic
Latest figures reveal that GP surgeries across Gloucestershire are delivering an average of 394,181 appointments for patients each month, an increase of 26.2% on pre-COVID pandemic levels. In March 2024, Gloucestershire practices delivered 366,237 appointments; 40.1% of these were same-day...
Hundreds of men turn out for Gloucestershire prostate awareness and advice clinic
Hundreds of men from across Tewkesbury, West Cheltenham, Staunton and Newent have attended a special one-off clinic offering advice and testing for possible signs of prostate cancer and related conditions. The event, organised by the Tewkesbury, West Cheltenham, Staunton and...