Temporary stroke service change in response to winter pressures, COVID-19 and staffing levels

The NHS in Gloucestershire has agreed to move the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) part of the acute hospital stroke service temporarily to Cheltenham General Hospital. The change is part of One Gloucestershire’s response to increasing winter pressures (emergency attendances and hospital stays), COVID-19 and Stroke Consultant... Read More


High calibre NED team appointed to the proposed NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

Following an extensive recruitment process, five designate independent non-executive director (NED) appointments have been made to the new ICB board, subject to the new statutory NHS body (known as NHS Gloucestershire) coming into being on 1 July 2022. They join Dame Gill Morgan, Chair designate, and designate ICB Chief... Read More


Good progress being made on tackling planned care waiting times

Here we update on the planned care recovery as we continue the challenging task of bringing down waiting times. It highlights the good progress being made in tackling waiting times for planned operations, procedures, diagnostic tests and outpatient appointments and the support being made available to those waiting the longest. ... Read More


Gloucestershire GPs ask for public support in ‘unprecedented times’ and provide clarity about consultations

GP surgery teams across Gloucestershire are asking for the public’s continued support as they strive to meet the care needs of local people during times of unprecedented pressure. They would also like to thank the vast majority of patients for their kindness, patience and understanding as they manage an extremely busy... Read More


Good progress being made on tackling planned care waiting times

Here we update on the planned care recovery as we continue the challenging task of bringing down waiting times. It highlights the good progress being made in tackling waiting times for planned operations, procedures, diagnostic tests and outpatient appointments and the support being made available to those waiting the longest. ... Read More


The services we offer

Information about the services the NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) commissions and offers will be made available here as it is produced.  If the information you require is not available here please see how you can make a Freedom of Information request to obtain the information here. Since... Read More


What we spend and how we spend it

Financial information about NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) will be made available here as it is produced. If the information you require is not available here please see how you can make a Freedom of Information request to obtain the information here. Information about the general financial... Read More


Can singing improve our health?

Can singing improve our health?

Whilst singing can lift our spirits, research evidence suggests it could also improve breathing for people with lung conditions and help us cope with dementia.Dr Simon Opher, Clinical Lead for social prescribing in Gloucestershire, discusses the health benefits of singing. “In Gloucestershire, we have been exploring... Read More


Clinical and Care Professional Leadership

In recent years we have been developing our approach to ensure clinical and care professionals have a strong voice across our health and care system. To achieve this, we will: Ensure that a full range of clinical and professional leaders from diverse backgrounds are involved in decision-making at all levels in Gloucestershire,... Read More


Publications

On this page… Joint Forward Plan (5-year plan) Interim Integrated Care Strategy Annual Report Other publications Joint Forward Plan (5-year plan) Our One Gloucestershire Joint Forward Plan (JFP) has now been refreshed for 2024. It has been updated in collaboration with people from across the health and care... Read More