The NHS in Gloucestershire is wishing everyone observing Ramadan a happy and healthy holy fasting month and offering some guidance for keeping well. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. It started on Sunday March 10 and will last for 29 or 30 days culminating... Read More
Joint statement from: NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust One Gloucestershire Health partners have today welcomed publication of Healthwatch Gloucestershire’s Report into Urgent and Emergency Care services and... Read More
The ICB Board Meeting to be held in public commences at 2.00pm to 4.30pm on Wednesday 27th March 2024. The meeting is hybrid and can be attended in person in the The Ceremony Room, Ground Floor, Shire Hall or via MS Teams. If you would like to attend the Board meeting please contact Ryan Brunsdon, Board Secretary – ryan.brunsdon@nhs.net... Read More
We are so sorry to hear that you have experienced an adverse outcome during your maternity or neonatal care. If you received maternity or neonatal care in Gloucestershire, our Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate may be able to help you. On this page… What is a Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior... Read More
Services to support children in Gloucestershire with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their families are heading in the right direction but still need to improve further, according to a new report published today. Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors recognised the range of improvements made... Read More
One Gloucestershire health and care partners are supporting the Blood Pressure UK campaign, Know Your Numbers, all year round in a bid to reduce heart attacks and stroke. High blood pressure is a major cause of heart attacks and stroke. Around one in three adults have high blood pressure, but many don’t realise it because... Read More
74% of those eligible for the COVID booster in autumn/winter 2023 took up the offer in Gloucestershire, making the county the highest for vaccine uptake in England. This success is testament to the hardworking vaccination teams who once again worked tirelessly to ensure everyone who needed a booster was able to access one.... Read More
Students at a school in Wotton-under-Edge have formed a valuable partnership with a GP surgery team in the town linking up health and education to provide insights into young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Year 12 students at Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School in Wotton-under-Edge stepped up to form a Youth Patient... Read More
Pharmacies across Gloucestershire will be extending the range of clinical services they provide by treating seven common conditions following NHS England’s nationwide launch of the Pharmacy First service on 31 January. Under the service, highly trained pharmacists can assess and treat patients for sinusitis, sore throat,... Read More
Cheltenham A&E will temporarily close from 8pm on Thursday 22 February to 8am on Thursday 29 February. No Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) service will be provided there during this period. Emergency care services (A&E) will be centralised at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 24/7 for the duration. The public... Read More