NHS funding boost improves access to diagnostic tests in Gloucestershire

NHS funding boost improves access to diagnostic tests in Gloucestershire

A new diagnostic centre offering X-rays, MRI, CT, ultrasound, ECHO and DEXA scanning to patients across Gloucestershire is set to open in the centre of Gloucester next autumn. The £15m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is the first in the South West to be approved by NHS England, meaning that work on the County Council... Read More


Primary Care & Direct Commissioning Committee in Public, Thursday 1st December, 2.00pm-4.00pm

Primary Care & Direct Commissioning Committee in Public, Thursday 1st December, 2.00pm-4.00pm

The Primary Care and Direct Commissioning Meeting will be held on Thursday 1 December 2022 2.00 – 4.00pm in the Boardroom, Sanger House and the meeting is available via MS Teams. If you wish to attend the meeting please contact Gerald Nyamhondoro, Governance Officer. Email Gerald.nyamhondoro@nhs.net The papers for... Read More


Health and care services prepare for a challenging winter

Health and care services prepare for a challenging winter

Health and care leaders in Gloucestershire are predicting a very challenging winter, but say their services are working more closely than ever before to plan ahead and make best use of all available resources. The public are also being urged to follow practical tips to help them stay well wherever possible and work alongside... Read More


NHS Gloucestershire ICB Board Meeting in Public, Wednesday 30th November, 2.00pm-5.00pm

NHS Gloucestershire ICB Board Meeting in Public, Wednesday 30th November, 2.00pm-5.00pm

The Integrated Care Board meeting will be held 2-5pm on Wednesday 30 November 2022. The meeting will be held in the Boardroom, Sanger House and is also available via MS Teams. If you wish to attend in person or join the meeting remotely please contact either Lauren Peachey, Governance Manager (email Lauren.peachey@nhs.net)... Read More


Warm home scheme supports vulnerable people to pay their energy bills

Warm home scheme supports vulnerable people to pay their energy bills

Some of the most vulnerable people at risk from fuel poverty in Gloucestershire will be supported to pay their energy bills this winter thanks to an innovative Warm Home Prescription scheme. Up to 150 people across the county with cold-sensitive health conditions who struggle with the costs of heating their home will have... Read More


Stroud patients set to benefit from superb new medical centre in time for Christmas

Stroud patients set to benefit from superb new medical centre in time for Christmas

The redevelopment of Number 1 King Street in Stroud is nearing the completion of its extensive programme of construction works, dramatically changing the landscape of this area of the town. Central to the work is the brand new £6.5m medical centre which will become the new home of two of the town’s established GP practices,... Read More


Primary Care & Direct Commissioning Committee in Public, Thursday 6th October, 2.00pm-4.00pm

Primary Care & Direct Commissioning Committee in Public, Thursday 6th October, 2.00pm-4.00pm

The next meeting of the ICB Primary Care & Direct Commissioning (PC&DC) Committee will take place on Thursday 6 October, 2.00pm – 4:00pm. The meeting will take place in the Boardroom in Sanger House, Gloucester Business Park. If you would like to attend the meeting in person, or virtually, please contact email... Read More


What you need to know – how to access a COVID or flu vaccination in Gloucestershire

What you need to know – how to access a COVID or flu vaccination in Gloucestershire

The NHS in Gloucestershire is reassuring everyone who is eligible for a COVID booster or flu vaccination this winter that they will receive an invitation from local NHS services to book a slot soon. Please DO NOT contact GP surgeries at this time. GP and community NHS teams across the county are offering the COVID and flu... Read More


Mayor of Cheltenham celebrates official opening of The Wilson Health Centre

Mayor of Cheltenham celebrates official opening of The Wilson Health Centre

Cheltenham’s fabulous new healthcare facilities at The Wilson Health Centre will be officially opened by the Mayor of Cheltenham at a ceremony on Thursday 29 September. The Wilson Health Centre is home to three of the town’s GP surgeries, Berkeley Place Surgery, Prestbury Park Medical and Royal Crescent Surgery, and... Read More


Caring Jobs in Gloucestershire On Offer At A Major Recruitment Event

Caring Jobs in Gloucestershire On Offer At A Major Recruitment Event

A major recruitment event will give people interested in a caring role in Gloucestershire the chance to embark on a new career. Prospective candidates will be fast-tracked into job opportunities within health and social care in Gloucestershire at a ‘one stop shop’ recruitment fair at Cheltenham Racecourse on Wednesday... Read More