Kerry O’Hara, Associate Director, Transformation & Service Redesign at NHS Gloucestershire discusses a pilot scheme to bring Eye Care Liaison Officers into care of the elderly (COTE) wards. With 43% of patients in this environment experiencing eye problems, she explains the role of bedside eye care in reducing hospital... Read More
A new role being piloted in Gloucestershire is supporting families who have experienced an adverse outcome during their maternity or neonatal care. The Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate (MNISA) will ensure the voices of families who have experienced an adverse outcome are listened to, heard, and acted upon... Read More
To mark World Hypertension Day on 17 May 2024, Gloucestershire’s pharmacies are reminding people over 40 about the importance of having regular blood pressure checks. The theme of the awareness day is to “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer”, a message which aims to get people... Read More
This International Nurses Day, General Practice Nurse (GPN) and Nurse Partner Nichola Winstanley from Drybrook Surgery explains why she’s so passionate about being immersed in the community. Nichola has worked as a GPN since 2006, becoming a nurse partner in June 2023 – a role that she shares with Nurse Practitioner... Read More
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 has now notched up 10 of those years as a practice nurse. Her previous roles... Read More
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 is fitting to pay tribute to our practice nurses who... Read More
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 can really make a difference. As the UK marks Dying Matters Week, which aims to normalise conversations about death,... Read More
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 if they do catch the virus. Those who can get a spring vaccination include people aged... Read More
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. Wendy Tyler-Batt, Clinical Pharmacist and Sustainability... Read More
The Primary Care and Direct Commissioning Meeting will be held on Thursday 4th April 2024 from 3.40pm – 5pm. Members are able to attend via MS Teams. Please contact christina.gradowski@nhs.net if you wish to attend. The papers for the meeting can be found here. As a reminder. The PC&DC Committee accepts questions... Read More