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Armed Forces Week and Day 2025

This week we have been celebrating Armed Forces Week, and will be marking Armed Forces Day tomorrow (Saturday 28 June) – a national event to honour the Armed Forces community.

National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day

Wednesday 18 June is National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day – a time to recognise the role of the E&F workforce, reflect on the vital work carried out by these professionals, and the value this gives to our patients and colleagues.

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Today marks the start of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 June). Organised each June by the Parent Infant Foundation, this year’s theme is: Who is holding the baby?

This week is Diabetes Week

Today marks the start of Diabetes Week (9-15 June) – an annual campaign which aims to raise awareness about the things that matter to people with diabetes, and shine a light on what it’s like to live with the condition, day in, day out.

Dietitians Week 2025

Dietitians Week (2-6 June) highlights the important work of registered dietitians across the UK.

Carers Week 2025

Carers Week (9-15 June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

Celebrating our Trust Volunteers

This week is Volunteers' Week, a national event that runs from 2-8 June. It’s a chance to...

Heart Failure Awareness Week 2025

This week is Heart Failure Awareness Week (5-11 May). Held every year in May, #HFAW is an opportunity for us to shine a light on heart failure and raise awareness about our fantastic Heart Failure Service.

Council of Governors – nominations now open

Nominations are now open to join our Trust’s Council of Governors. Elections are to be held for the following positions:

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...

New Director of Improvement and Partnership appointed

We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Rosanna James as our new Director of Improvement...

Students bring a splash of colour to Cirencester Hospital

The day room on Coln Ward at Cirencester Hospital was the place to be last Thursday (18 July), as dozens of staff and students gathered for the official unveiling of its fabulous new murals.

New Chief Operating Officer for Trust

We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Sarah Branton as our new Chief Operating Officer....

Service users feel positive benefits of gardening

The therapeutic benefits of gardening have been on offer in the Forest of Dean thanks to the...

Update on Sales of Former Lydney and Dilke Hospitals

The opening of the new Forest of Dean Community Hospital means the former hospitals, Lydney and...

‘Hug in a Mug’ initiative on BBC Radio Gloucestershire

The Wellbeing Line is the Gloucestershire Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, offering confidential mental health and wellbeing support to anyone working in health and social care in Gloucestershire.

Health Checks for People with Serious Mental Illnesses (SMI)

If you are aged 18 or over and have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness such as bipolar...

Trust awarded Veteran Aware reaccreditation

We are delighted to announce that Gloucestershire Health and Care NHSFT has been reaccredited as a Veteran Aware Trust.

Exercise Medical Endeavour 2024

Exercise Medical Endeavour (formerly the South West NHS Military Challenge) took place at Okehampton Army Training Camp in Devon at the weekend (7-9 June).

Time to Talk – Men’s Health Week 10 -16 June 2024

Men’s Health week aims to encourage men to talk, share their stories and access services,...

Princess Royal Officially Opens Hospital

Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal has performed the official opening of the Forest of Dean...

New Electronic Consent Form for School-Age Immunisations

The School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS) is introducing a new way for parents and carers to consent to their children’s school-age vaccinations.

New Non-Executive Directors for Trust

Two new Non-Executive Directors have been appointed to the Board of Gloucestershire Health and...

Trust to continue delivery of national immunisation programme

Our School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS) is delighted to be continuing delivery of the national school-based immunisation programme in Gloucestershire.

Integrated Urgent Care Service for Gloucestershire

NHS Gloucestershire has today announced that Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust...

Mental Health Awareness Week – the power of moving

This week (13-19 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week. Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading #MHAW to unite the UK in achieving good mental health.

Forest of Dean MIIU – Update on Service Move

Our Minor Injury and Illness Unit at Lydney Hospital remains open. However, the service will move...

International Nurses’ Day 2024

International Nurses' Day is celebrated around the world on 12 May - the anniversary of Florence...

Ben’s marathon fundraiser for Beat

Ben Gibson was admitted to Gloucestershire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in October 2022, following a clinical diagnosis of depression.

Community Mental Health Survey 2024

We want to know what mental health care is like for young people. You may be sent a letter...

New Director of Nursing, Therapies and Quality for Trust

Following a national recruitment campaign, we have appointed Nicola Hazle as our new Director of...

Farewell Celebration for Trust Chair, Ingrid

Colleagues, former colleagues, partners, volunteers, Experts by Experience and family members...

Dementia Action Week – May 13-19

Colleagues will be out and about across Gloucestershire in May helping people to understand how to...

Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Manage Stress

Not feeling like yourself right now? Maybe you’re feeling irritable, worried, scared, struggling...

Community Mental Health Transformation Newsletter – March 2024

Since we shared our last update in January, there has been further progress on the Community...

Grants Totalling £300k For Projects to Support Mental Health

The Community Mental Health Transformation (CMHT) programme, led by Gloucestershire Health and...

Twiddle mitts bring a splash of colour to Windrush Ward

Patients and colleagues at Cirencester Hospital were thrilled and very grateful to receive these fabulous twiddle mitts from talented knitter Margaret in Bradley Stoke, Bristol.

Countryfile star opens ‘fantastic’ new cabin and workshop

Our therapeutic allotment at Montpellier received a special visit on Friday from farmer and BBC TV presenter Adam Henson, who dropped in to officially open the site’s newly-constructed cabin and workshop.

A look back at Nutrition and Hydration Week 2024

Last week was Nutrition and Hydration Week (11-17 March) – an annual campaign which focuses on the links between our health and what we eat and drink.

New Chair Selected for Trust

A new Chair has been selected for Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. Graham...

Today is International Long COVID Awareness Day

Today (15 March) is International Long COVID Awareness Day. Now in its second year, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of Long COVID, and the NHS support available to those suffering from the condition.

Celebrating Tewkesbury CATU Anniversary

Our Community Assessment and Treatment Unit (CATU) held a Tea Party on Monday (11 March) to mark...

Positive workplace picture from Staff Survey results

Our Trust's Staff Survey results were released yesterday, reflecting the positive outlook of...

Better Care Together Awards – The Winners!

More than 135 colleagues gathered to celebrate our Better Care Together awards at Hatherley Manor...

Campaign launched to drive up childhood vaccinations

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today launched a campaign across England to remind parents and carers of the importance of making sure their children are vaccinated against serious diseases – some of which, such as measles and whooping cough, are re-emerging in the UK.

Physiotherapy in the Forest: Helping local residents to regain their confidence

GHC Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapists Tomas Bullock and Cerys Watcyns are based in the Forest...

State-of-the-art cataract microscope at Tewkesbury Hospital

The countywide Ophthalmology Cataract Service is provided in partnership by Gloucestershire...

Use of Meta Pixel on our website

It has been brought to our attention that the Trust, along with a number of other NHS and other...

A look back at National Apprenticeship Week 2024

Last week was National Apprenticeship Week 2024. The Apprenticeship and Widening Participation team hosted a packed programme of events throughout the week reflecting this year’s theme, Skills for Life.

Mental Health Courses to Restart

Gloucestershire Talking Therapies is restarting face-to-face courses. The courses are aimed at...

It’s National Apprenticeship Week!

It’s National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February). The theme for #NAW2024 is Skills for Life, which reflects on how apprenticeships can help individuals develop the skills and knowledge they need for a rewarding career, and how employers can develop a talented workforce equipped with future-ready skills.

New Film Encourages Health Checks

A new film has been produced to encourage people with serious mental illnesses (SMI) to access...

Measles: Parents urged to ensure their children are protected

With the number of reported measles cases in young people in the UK on the rise, the School Age Immunisation Team at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is urging parents and guardians of children in Years 8 to 11 (aged 12 to 16) to check their MMR status and make sure they are fully vaccinated against the disease.

Not Been Feeling Like Yourself Lately?

According to recent research, nearly half* of those living in the South West felt concerned about...

Farm visitors bring a ‘Good Day’ to Charlton Lane Hospital

Last week, Charlton Lane Hospital in Cheltenham received a special visit from residents of The Good Day Farm in Chipping Campden – a mobile farm which brings its animals to the community.

Community Mental Health Grants – Second Opportunity to Apply

A new round of grants are being made available to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise...

NHS expands mental health support for veterans

The NHS is rolling out an expanded mental health support service for Armed Forces veterans, as a...

Community Mental Health Transformation Newsletter – Edition 5

Since we shared our last update in September, there has been further progress on the Community...

Industrial Action – Changes to Services in Gloucestershire

Members of the British Medical Association - Junior Doctors - will take industrial action from...

Seven New Queen’s Nurses for Trust

Colleagues from our Trust have been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by community...

Ward Sister Lou wins award for dementia tool

Congratulations to Ward Sister Lucinda (Lou) Williams on scooping the ‘Seeing Me Award’ at this year’s South West Integrated Personalised Care Awards. Lou, who specialises in dementia care, was celebrating with her colleagues on Abbey View Ward at Tewkesbury Community Hospital this morning, after picking up the award at last night’s glittering ceremony at Darlington Hall in Totnes, Devon.

Occupational Therapist Neil Scoops National Award

Congratulations to Occupational Therapist Neil Withnell, who was crowned Housing Occupational...

Sign up as an NHS Cadet

NHS Cadets is a programme created by St John Ambulance in partnership with the NHS. It’s designed...

Trust presented with Defence ERS Gold Award

Representatives from Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust were extremely proud and honoured this morning to receive the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award from the Wessex Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (WRFCA), in recognition of its commitment and support for defence personnel.

Charlton Lane Hospital enjoys a flying visit!

Charlton Lane Hospital in Cheltenham recently enjoyed a flying visit from Gerald, Henry and Wally...

Plaque Unveiled in Honour of District Nursing Founder

Professional Head of Community Nursing, Nancy Farr, was invited to unveil a plaque in honour of...

Introducing the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF)

We are working with NHS England to implement the first ever anti-racism framework for mental health Trusts and service providers. The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) will ensure that we are responsible for co-producing and implementing concrete actions to reduce racial inequality within our services, with a view to becoming an actively anti-racist organisation.

Recruitment Underway for New Chair

Recruitment is underway to find a new Chair for Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation...

Recruitment for New Director of Nursing, Therapies and Quality

Following the recent announcement that our Director of Nursing, Therapies and Quality John...

Forest of Dean Hospital Update

The new Forest of Dean Community Hospital is due to open in Spring 2024 and we have recently...

Pastoral Care Quality Award for Trust

We’re delighted to have received the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for the high level of care...

Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing College courses – 2023

Our Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing College (formerly the Recovery College and Glos Self...

Falls Awareness Week 2023

Join our Falls Education Services at events across the county, starting on Monday 18 September,...

HPV vaccination programme moves to single dose

The Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers from developing in boys and girls. While most types of HPV are harmless, some high-risk types can lead to the development of cancers, including cervical cancer, cancers of the head and neck (mouth and throat) and cancers of the anus and genital areas.

Sexual Health Week: 11-17 September

Today marks the start of Sexual Health Week. Being safe means feeling empowered to access contraception, testing and treatment. It means understanding consent, healthy relationships and pleasure. It also means providing relationships and sex education (RSE) that gives young people the tools to navigate the world safely – both online and offline – and delivering safe, accessible sexual health services, wherever people need them. That’s why for #SHW23 we’re #PlayingItSafe!

Community Mental Health Transformation: Small Grants

As part of the national programme of Community Mental Health Transformation, we are introducing a...

Mental Health Act Managers

We're looking for a number of Mental Health Act Managers, who have a unique and very important...

Supporting those in need of emergency mental health support in Gloucestershire

You may have heard of a new initiative called Right Care, Right Person, which may change the way...

DIALOG training for VCSE Organisations

Training is being offered to people working in voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE)...

Falls Prevention Awareness Week: September 18-22

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to empowering all older adults in Gloucestershire to reduce their risk of falls, which are one of the greatest causes of serious injuries and death among people over age 65. On September 18-22, GHC is partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week.

Community project shortlisted for HSJ award

A joint NHS community project in Gloucestershire to tackle health inequalities has been...

New Mental Health Training Dates

Free training is being offered to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) partners...

Veterans Moving Forwards recovery course

The autumn programme of recovery course Veterans Moving Forwards starts next month. The course has been co-produced with veterans and is offered by Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing College.

Community Mental Health Survey 2023

We believe providing high quality mental health care for everyone is fundamentally important....

Results Day Support for Students

Our Apprenticeships and Widening Access Team are offering support for those getting their results...

World Breastfeeding Week: 1-7 August

World Breastfeeding Week officially kicks off tomorrow, each year celebrated around the world from 1-7 August. Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Health Visiting team offers a range of support, including advice on positioning, attachment, hand expressing and assisting you and your family to continue to breastfeed for as long as planned. If problems occur, your health visitor can refer you to our Specialist Breast Feeding team.

Hope House sexual health community clinics reopen

Hope House is pleased to announce its face-to-face community clinics are up and running again. Due to Covid-19 our clinics at Coleford Health Centre, Stroud, Cirencester and Tewkesbury community hospitals, Hartpury University, Hartpury College and the Royal Agricultural College, have been restricted to telephone and video consultations only.

New sensory room at Evergreen House officially opened

A new sensory room has been opened at Evergreen House in Cheltenham, thanks to the generosity of a local children’s charity.

International Self-Care Day – 24 July 2023

The World Health Organisation's Self-care Month ends Monday 24 July with International Self-Care...

Community Nurses Medical Bags

Community Nurses are feeling the benefit after the Trust invested in new medical bags to organise...

Community Mental Health Transformation Newsletter – Edition 4

Since we shared our last update in May, we've made even more progress on the Community Mental...

Quality Mark for Preceptorship Programme

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the National Preceptorship Interim Quality Mark...

Trust Support for Veterans Achieves Gold Award

We are proud to have achieved the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award for our work to support...

Public Governor Elections – Nominations Open Now

Nominations are now open for six Public Governor positions in the following areas: Public:...

Trust named Large Employer of the Year in the SW Apprenticeship Awards

Gloucestershire Health and Care (GHC) is celebrating the news that it has been named Large...

Cervical Screening Awareness Week: 19-24 June

This week (19-24) June is Cervical Screening Awareness Week – a campaign launched in 2021 to encourage those eligible for screening to respond to their cervical screening invitation letters and book an appointment at their GP practice or sexual health clinic if they missed their last one.

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