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
In the context of a very challenging year across the health and care system, the NHS Gloucestershire AGM is a good opportunity to reflect on, and celebrate, some of the achievements made possible by partnership working. We hope that you will save the date to join us for our AGM, which will take place from 4.30pm – 6pm... Read More
Dr Laura Hole, Paediatric Consultant, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, talks about the RSV virus and how pregnant women can pass protection to their babies in the early weeks and months of life by getting the new vaccine from their midwife at a routine antenatal appointment. “RSV (or Respiratory Syncytial... Read More
The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging those eligible for COVID and flu vaccinations this year to take up the offer to protect themselves and others this winter. This year, based on the latest scientific evidence, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended adults aged 65 and over, residents of... Read More
Dr Hein Le Roux, local GP at Churchdown surgery and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, NHS Gloucestershire, talks about the RSV virus, how it can affect older people and why the NHS is offering people a new vaccine against RSV when they reach the age of 75. “RSV (or Respiratory Syncytial Virus to give it its full name) is... Read More
The ICB Board Meeting to be held in public commences at 2.15pm to 4.30pm on Wednesday 25th September 2024. 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 –... Read More
You will be aware of the publication of Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England, which is designed as a first step to support the development of a 10-year plan for the service. We will be considering the review in detail as a Board and alongside our One Gloucestershire health... Read More
A Gloucestershire charity dedicated to transforming young people’s lives through music has won a top NHS award. The Music Works, which has supported thousands of young people experiencing challenging circumstances, scooped the regional Health Equalities Award in the 2024 Parliamentary Awards following a nomination by... Read More
Protecting older people and supporting them to live safely at home for longer are just two of the aims of an innovative health project in Gloucester city. Staff at Aspen Medical Practice in Horton Road have ‘mapped’ their list of more than 31,000 patients and identified those who would benefit from a specialist approach... Read More
The NHS in Gloucestershire will be rolling out a new vaccination programme from 1 September, to protect those most vulnerable from RSV. Adults aged 75 and pregnant women will be eligible for the vaccine. There will also be an initial ‘catch-up’ campaign for adults already aged 75 up to age 79. All adults currently... Read More