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New £5m GP surgery in Hucclecote gets green light from Council

Plans for a new £5m GP surgery near Gloucester received the backing of Gloucestershire County Council at a meeting on 19 July. The Council and NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board have been working together for some months to develop the...
 

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Inspectors praise strong partnership helping to keep children safe

A report praising the multi-agency response to safeguarding children in Gloucestershire has been published today (3 August). Inspectors from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) conducted a Joint...
 

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Patient Administrator/Medical Receptionist opportunity at Winchcombe Medical Centre

Open Day, Tuesday 15 August 2023, 12pm - 6pm Winchcombe Medical Centre is looking for a Patient Administrator/Medical Receptionist to join its friendly and supportive reception team to work on the front desk and provide high quality primary care services...
 

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Future secure for primary care (GP surgery) services in Westbury

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) has informed patients registered with Westbury Surgery that Forest Health Care will provide primary care services in Westbury from 1st August 2023. The news means that the services currently available for patients registered...
 

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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...
 

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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...
 

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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...
 


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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...
 

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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...