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 for Industrial Action this week and therefore services will be running as normal... Read More
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 of a range of professionals within surgery teams, such as nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists... Read More
NHS leaders are urging local people ahead of tomorrow’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 as far as they can, they have warned that the latest strike will pose... Read More
Public Questions and Petitions to the Board The ICB Board accepts questions from members of the public in writing up to 3 calendar days before a board meeting. The Board also accepts petitions made to the ICB. More information can be found in the ICB Protocol Questions and Petitions from members of the public document. Public... Read More
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 New Year period, with rising cases of seasonal illness, increasing numbers of people with complex... Read More
With lots of common winter bugs and viruses circulating at the moment, the NHS in Gloucestershire has developed advice for parents and carers of children to help care for them at home or know when health advice may be needed. There is understandable concern amongst the public following reports of children and young people... Read More
Tuesday December 20 (RCN) and Wednesday December 21 (Ambulance Service Workers) NHS leaders in Gloucestershire have today provided advice to the public ahead of two days of industrial action this week. Whilst the NHS locally is making plans to minimise disruption as far as possible, they have said that their highest priority... Read More
In response to the planned industrial action announced by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the NHS locally is making plans to minimise disruption as far as possible and to safeguard patient care. Patients who have a planned hospital operation, outpatient clinic or procedure on either Thursday 15 or Tuesday 20 December... Read More
Across Gloucestershire all NHS and care partners are working more closely than ever before to support patients and local communities through what we already know will be a very difficult winter. We are being honest about the scale of the challenge and services are already experiencing increased pressure, with rising levels... Read More
This advice has been prepared by the local Paediatric Consultant team in light of the reports about increasing numbers of children and young people with Scarlet Fever (a symptom of Strep A). It’s important to mention that there are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs at this time of year. Most are... Read More