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Blog Archive
New Non-Executive Director Vicci appointed to Trust Board
We are pleased to announce Vicci Livingstone-Thompson has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Trust Board.
Covid-19 community vaccination clinics
Our Outreach Vaccination and Health Team are offering community COVID-19 drop-in clinics to over 75s and those who are eligible.
Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing College summer courses
Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing College is inviting people to sign up for its summer 2025 courses and workshops for physical and mental health.
Better Care Together Awards 2025
Our Better Care Together awards were held at Hatherley Manor Hotel, near Gloucester, today (Weds 9...
Community Mental Health Survey 2025
In August, the NHS is launching a major survey on people’s experiences of using mental health...
Community Mental Health Transformation Newsletter – March 2025
Work on transforming mental health community services in Gloucestershire continues, with a large...
Macmillan Next Steps’ podcast number two now live!
Our team at Macmillan Next Steps has recorded the second in its new series of podcasts.
NHS Staff Survey 2024 results indicate healthy Trust
The 2024 Staff Survey results have been published, providing a detailed annual view of the Trust...
Nutrition and Hydration Week 2025
Nutrition and Hydration Week (17-23 March) is an annual campaign which focuses on the links between our health and what we eat and drink. Our Trust’s theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Bone Health’.
Pets As Therapy at Cirencester Hospital
Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of...
Apprenticeship Awards – the winners!
A key part of National Apprenticeship Week, our annual GHC Apprenticeship Week Awards provide us...
GHC Charity Update
Our Charity helps to fund additional resources, enhanced patient care and improved therapeutic...
National HIV Testing Week 2025
Today marks the start of National HIV Testing Week (10-16 February). Every year this annual campaign, run by HIV Prevention England, aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular testing, to help reduce the number of people living with undiagnosed HIV and those diagnosed late.
Routine and catch-up HPV jabs for young people aged 12 to 25
The NHS is offering the HPV vaccination to all young people in Gloucestershire from Year 8 to age 25 who have not already received it.
HPV and school-based vaccination community clinics
Our School Aged Immunisation team is currently delivering the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme in Gloucestershire schools to all children in Year 8, and students in Years 9, 10 and 11 who have not previously taken up the offer.
Community blood pressure and health checks
Our Community Outreach Vaccination and Health team, together with our 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.
Macmillan Next Steps launches first in podcast series
Our team at Macmillan Next Steps has recorded the first in what will be a new series of podcasts. In episode one, ‘Returning to Work After Cancer’, Macmillan Next Steps’ Katie Clive talks with Lisa about the physical and psychological challenges she faced when returning to work following her cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Help stop the spread of winter bugs!
Nobody wants to start the New Year with flu, a tummy bug or diarrhoea. However, if you do get poorly, there are a few simple things you can do to help prevent the spread of nasty bugs and viruses.
Vicci recognised in King’s New Year Honours List
Congratulations to Associate Non-Executive Director Vicci Livingstone-Thompson, who has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.
Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) – Update
Work is continuing in our Trust to introduce an anti-racism framework to ensure patients and...
Council of Governors – Election
Nominations are now open for you to join our Council of Governors. Our Council needs the following...
Fair Play campaign launched to tackle gender-based violence
To coincide with this year’s 16 Days of Activism (25 November – 10 December), Hope House SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) and GDASS (Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service) has launched a new joint campaign called Fair Play.
Notice of Election – Council of Governors December 2024
The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Council of Governors of the...
World AIDS Day – 1st December
Sunday 1 December is #WorldAIDSDay – a global campaign by the National AIDS Trust which has been recognised every year since 1988. Every 1st December communities come together to support and secure the rights of those living with HIV, remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illness, and continue the fight to end the stigma surrounding HIV.
16 Days of Action 2024
16 Days of Action commences on Monday 25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – and runs until Tuesday 10 December, Human Rights Day.
STOP the Pressure Week 2024
This week (18-22 November) is #STOPthePressure Week – a national and worldwide campaign by clinicians to raise everybody’s awareness of pressure ulcer prevention and management.
World Diabetes Day
Today (Thursday 14 November) is World Diabetes Day. This year’s theme ‘Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps’, underpins a worldwide commitment to reducing the risk of diabetes and ensuring all people who are diagnosed with the condition have access to equitable, comprehensive, affordable and quality treatment and care.
Minor Injury and Illness Units – Triage Line Update
The triage line to access advice and book appointments at our Minor Injury and Illness Units will...
Colleagues lay wreath as part of Poppies to Paddington initiative
To mark Remembrance Day (11 November), Great Western Railway organised its annual Poppies to Paddington initiative, which transports wreaths from towns and cities across its network to be laid at the war memorial on Platform 1 at Paddington Station, London.
Better Care Together Awards – Get your Nominations in Now!
Nominations are now open for our Better Care Together awards! We will be holding an awards...
Long Service Celebrated at Awards
The long service of colleagues who have worked in the NHS for 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years was...
Occupational Therapy Week 2024
Next Monday (4 November) marks the start of Occupational Therapy Week – an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the role occupational therapy has in people’s recovery and management of their health conditions.
Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Day
Monday 14 October is Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Day. AHPs Day takes place every year in October. The day provides an opportunity to recognise the exceptional contribution our AHPs make to our health and care system, and to raise awareness of the 14 different professions and the varied career paths they offer.
Japanese delegates given tour of community hospitals
Tewkesbury and North Cotswolds community hospitals hosted a special visit from three international delegates yesterday (9 October). The guests, representing the Association of Community Hospitals (ACH) for Japan, were here on a ‘fact-finding’ trip.
Trust hosts its annual AHP Community of Practice Forum
Ahead of next Monday’s National Allied Health Professions’ (AHPs’) Day, our Trust held its second annual AHP Community of Practice Forum on Tuesday (8 October) at Dowty Sports and Social Club in Down Hatherley, Gloucester.
New Associate Non-Executive Director for Trust
A new Associate Non-Executive Director has been appointed to the Board of Gloucestershire Health...
Work for us: Our Mental Health First Point of Contact Centre has expanded
Our First Point of Contact Centre (FPCC) has been evolving to support the national requirement to...
Regional Award for Gloucestershire Mental Health Team
The NHS in the South West is today (5 September) celebrating the remarkable achievements of staff...
Parents urged to protect their children against flu this autumn
As we enter the 2024-2025 flu season, the School Aged Immunisation team at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is reminding parents and carers of the importance of protecting their children against the virus by ensuring they have their flu vaccination.
Tackling Phobias
Did you know that our Talking Therapies service can treat a range of mental health problems,...
Know your Numbers Week: 2-8 September
The NHS in Gloucestershire is supporting Know Your Numbers Week, an annual campaign led by charity Blood Pressure UK, with a series of health check drop-in events where people can get their blood pressure checked.
Social Worker Shortlisted for National Award
An adult social worker based at Charlton Lane Hospital has been shortlisted in the annual Social...
West Cheltenham Pregnancy Support
If you live in West Cheltenham and are expecting a baby you can meet your midwifery, heath...
Health and Wellbeing College – Autumn/Winter 2024 prospectus
Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing College (GHW College) delivers educational courses teaching people the skills, techniques and knowledge to make them experts in their own recovery from long-term physical and mental health conditions.
Community Mental Health Transformation Newsletter – August 2024
Since we shared our last update in March, there has been further progress on the Community Mental...
Recruitment for new Integrated Urgent Care Service
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and our partner IC24 are now recruiting GPs...
Annual General Meeting 2024
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 19 September 2024 from 5.00 until 6.30pm,...
Stroud Hospitals League of Friends Summer Ice Cream Event
Stroud Hospitals League of Friends hosted its annual Summer Ice Cream Event last Thursday (1 August), as a thank you to staff and volunteers.
Water Damage at Fairford Hospital
Significant water damage at Fairford Hospital means some clinical appointments will need to be...
