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Temporary Minor Injury and Illness Unit changes
The NHS has announced some temporary changes to Gloucestershire’s Minor Injury and Illness Units (MIIUs) in order to strengthen staffing at a smaller number of sites. This is being done in a planned way and is one of a number of responsible steps being taken by health...
NHS in Gloucestershire stepping up Covid-19 response
Health leaders said today that the NHS in Gloucestershire is taking the necessary and next steps in responding to the unfolding Covid-19 situation. This includes putting in place additional measures to help delay the spread of the virus, ensure the safety of patients...
‘Community hubs’ established to support patients
A number of ‘community hubs’ have been set up in health centres and surgeries across Gloucestershire to support patients who need face to face medical support and may have possible symptoms of coronavirus. Doctors say it is a responsible measure as the NHS steps up...
‘Your NHS Needs You’ – NHS Call For Volunteer Army
The NHS is “rallying the troops” for the war on coronavirus, with volunteers being called up to help vulnerable people stay safe and well at home. The nation is looking for up to 250,000 volunteers to help up to 1.5 million people who have been asked to shield...
Visiting Suspended at Gloucestershire’s Hospitals
The NHS in Gloucestershire has announced that it is stopping visiting* to its hospitals effective from Monday 23rd March 2020. Trust leaders say that the action is a responsible and proactive measure to take as part of coronavirus (COVID-19) preparedness. The policy...
Advice on managing your anxiety levels during the Covid-19 situation
Coronavirus is dominating the news at the moment, and while it’s completely normal to feel anxious about it, letting your fears run away with you is unlikely to help. Senior Working Well Counsellor Julia Foren has shared the following advice to help you manage your...
NHS in Gloucestershire taking responsible steps to manage Covid-19 situation
Health leaders said today that the NHS in Gloucestershire is well prepared to respond to the unfolding situation and a range of possible scenarios in relation to Covid-19. This includes putting in place additional measures to help delay the spread of the virus, ensure...
New Online NHS Site is “First and Best Port of Call” for help with Coronavirus Symptoms
Top clinicians are issuing advice to help reduce the spread of infection as the country moves into the ‘delay’ phase of its response to Covid-19. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday, people worried about symptoms are being told by the chief medical...
NHS Trusts restrict hospital visiting as a precautionary step
The NHS in Gloucestershire has announced that it is restricting visiting to hospitals as a precautionary step from tomorrow (Saturday 14 March, 2020). Trust leaders say that the action is a responsible and proactive measure to take as part of Covid-19 preparedness....
Wotton Lawn celebrates International Women’s Day
Female patients at Wotton Lawn hospital added their voices to International Women’s Day by developing a display of inspirational women throughout history. People on the 15-bed Dean Ward spent the weeks leading up to the day on Sunday (March 8) decorating the entrance...
Lauryn makes it to final of apprenticeship awards
Apprentice Lauryn Hill is celebrating the news that she has been named as a finalist in the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year (Public Services) category in this year's GloucestershireLive Apprenticeship Awards. Lauryn is an apprentice Administration Assistant with...
Coronavirus Update
The NHS in Gloucestershire and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as...
New campaign launched to encourage Gloucestershire parents to help build their baby’s brains
Professionals from across Gloucestershire have come together to hear about a new local campaign which is helping parents build their baby’s brains right from birth. The campaign, based on the NSPCC’s ‘Look, Say, Sing, Play’ approach, has been launched across the...
New App Launched to Support Herefordshire Dads
Dads in Herefordshire and Worcestershire can now prepare for parenthood with a new online resource called DadPad, because babies don’t come with an instruction manual! DadPad is an information pack developed by dads for dads is helping fathers in Herefordshire and...
Community Nurse Pushes the Boat Out
We’ve heard many examples of Trust colleagues going the extra mile to make sure they get into work and support their colleagues and patients, despite the flooding across our area in recent weeks. One such colleague is Sue Peckham, a Community Nurse in Tewkesbury....
Flood update: Access to Tewkesbury Hospital
Routes into and out of Tewkesbury Hospital are affected by flooding. If you are planning on visiting the hospital, please consider whether your journey is essential and always pay attention to road closures and diversions. Don't risk driving through flood water....
Share you views on our CAMHS service
We are looking for children, young people and their families and carers to share their views on various aspects of our children and young people’s mental health services. This may include attending a focus group, sharing your views with us in person or over email, or...
What is it like to visit CAMHS?
If you’re due to have your first appointment with our Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), then you may be wondering what it will be like. Evie Day, Mental Health Nurse with CAMHS, explains what you can expect from your first visit. “Your initial...
It’s Time to Talk about Mental Health
Mental health problems affect one in four of us, yet many people feel too ashamed to talk about it. By supporting national Time to Talk Day on Thursday 6 February,we're aiming to get people across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire speaking openly about mental health....
Jessica’s Nursing Story
Jessica Blakeman is Clinical Systems Development Lead in the Clinical Systems Team at Gloucestershire Health and Care. When did you start your training? It makes me feel very old when I say 1991! Who has inspired you most in your career? Many people but a few stand...
Better Care Together – Developing Our Trust Priorities
We are delighted to be presenting our 6th Better Care Together event where we are inviting our colleagues, service users, carers, community and voluntary sector partners and stakeholders to help us to develop our priorities for the next five years. Wednesday 19th...
Wuhan Novel Coronavirus
Wuhan novel coronavirus (WN-CoV) is a new respiratory illness that has not previously been seen in humans. If you are concerned about Coronavirus and feel unwell, call NHS 111 for advice and stay indoors. Do not go straight to a doctor's surgery or hospital. You can...
CQC Community Mental Health Survey 2020
We will soon be carrying out the 2020 CQC community mental health survey to find out what patients think about the mental health care that we provide. This survey is part of the NHS Patient Survey Programme. Why are we doing another patient survey? The survey needs to...
Gloucestershire cervical screening project wins national award
A project in Gloucestershire aimed at improving access to cervical smear tests for women with mental health problems has been recognised with a national award. Well Woman Wednesdays, a collaborative programme between physical and mental health practitioners at Wotton...
Become a Community Mental Health Nurse
Community Mental Health services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are being transformed. As one of a handful of areas to receive significant additional investment, we are about to transform the care we provide across our communities with the plan that our new local...
Have your say in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Mental Health Strategy
Following on from the successful engagement sessions in October 2019, the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are hosting two follow up engagement sessions to further discuss the Sustainability Transformation Partnership (STP)...
Alison’s Nursing Story
Alison Curson, Head of Nursing and Quality, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, reflects on her nursing career It was never my intention to become a nurse. Aged 18, I wanted to be a social worker, and I was recommended to come back when I was 21. I...
Recruitment Open Day in Stroud
Stroud General Hospital Monday 27 January, 2pm - 7pm A recruitment open day is taking place in Stroud on Monday 27 January, from 2 to 7pm. The event, which is taking place at Stroud General Hospital, is an opportunity to find out about roles available at both Stroud...
Help Develop our Future Priorities
As a recently formed Trust, we are working to develop the priorities and overall ambition that will guide us through our first five years. We want to do this in partnership with our colleagues, the people who use our services now and in the future, our partners and...
Worcestershire NHS Trust to run Herefordshire mental health and learning disability services
Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust will take over responsibility for the delivery of Herefordshire’s mental health and learning disability services from April 2020. The decision follows a strengthening of relationships and links across Herefordshire and...
