The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging people who are eligible for a flu vaccine to take up the offer without delay. Marie Crofts, Director of Nursing at NHS Gloucestershire, said: “Thanks to the fantastic work of GP, pharmacy and community teams, the majority of flu vaccination activity for this season has been completed. However,... Read More
Health and care leaders in Gloucestershire are predicting a challenging winter, but say their services are working more closely than ever before to plan ahead and make best use of all available resources. This week, One Gloucestershire partners published their winter plan, ‘Working with you through winter,’ which outlines... Read More
You may be aware that there has been an increase in cases of measles in some parts of the country, including a small number of cases in Gloucestershire in both adults and children. Measles is a highly infectious virus that is spread by coughs and sneezes. It’s not just a childhood disease, and can be serious at any age. People... Read More
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced that long serving Chief Executive, Mary Hutton is to retire in spring 2025 after 14 years in Gloucestershire. Mary has been the Chief Executive of the ICB since 2021 and the One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System lead since 2018. Before that she was Accountable... Read More
25.11.2024 Following the flooding in Lydney on Sunday, the Practice is focusing on helping our most vulnerable patients, especially those affected by the floods, on Monday. We have had to rearrange some appointments that were booked for this morning, to allow us to do this. If we have had to postpone your appointment, please... Read More
One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System’s Respiratory Clinical Programme Group (CPG) has been singled out as a great example of integrated working, as it scooped a major national award. Made up of consultants, GPs, nurses, therapists and a range of supporting colleagues as well as patients with lived experience, the... Read More
Schools across Gloucestershire are being encouraged to join the Asthma Friendly Schools (AFS) scheme. The initiative involves taking steps to ensure the safety of children and young people living with asthma. Both primary and secondary schools can work towards achieving Asthma Friendly Status. Asthma is the most common... Read More
The meeting is hybrid and can be attended in person in the The Committee 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 so we can ensure you are collected and brought into the meeting. As a reminder. The... Read More
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a period of engagement to inform the 10-Year Health Plan. Members of the public, as well as health and care professionals, are being invited to share their experiences, views and ideas for the future of the NHS using the online platform Change.NHS.uk, which will be live... Read More
Dr Charlie Sharp, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, talks about why he’s urging people with long term lung conditions to take up the offer of COVID and flu vaccines this winter. We know that if you have a long term lung condition, you are at higher risk of becoming very unwell if you catch flu or COVID, particularly... Read More