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GHC Colleagues Feature in World Health Organisation Film
Colleagues from Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust feature in a new 30-minute documentary produced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the mental health impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Team of the Week: Integrated Community Teams (ICTs)
Our team of the week is our Integrated Community Teams (ICTs). Find out more about the team and what they do., plus current job opportunities.
Life As An Apprentice: Lauryn’s Story
MHICT West Therapy Administrator, Lauryn Kiera Hill, shares her apprenticeship experience.
National Apprenticeship Week 2021: Corporate Apprenticeship Pathways
As part of Apprenticeship Week 2021, our Apprenticeships Team has produced examples of corporate apprenticeship pathways available within our Trust.
Life As An Apprentice: Shanette’s Story
Liaison & Diversion Support Worker, Shanette Prince, shares her apprenticeship experience.
National Apprenticeship Week 2021: Clinical Apprenticeship Pathways
As part of Apprenticeship Week 2021, our Apprenticeships Team has produced a variety of example clinical apprenticeship pathways to showcase just a few of the different opportunities available to apprentices within our Trust. Click on the images below to view the...
National Apprenticeship Week 2021: Information about off-the-job training
Our Apprenticeships Team has collated Information for anyone interested in undertaking off-the-job training and wanting to find out more about what’s involved.
10 Common Myths About Apprenticeships That Aren’t True
As part of National Apprenticeships Week 2021, the Apprenticeships team have gathered together some interesting myth-busting facts about apprenticeships and what it’s like to be an apprentice.
Life As An Apprentice: Sam’s Story
I started my apprenticeship in 2020 with the IT department based at Edward Jenner Court! This was the first job I had that gave me real responsibilities and opportunities to succeed, grow and learn and they have really allowed me to expand my skill set among the...
LGBT History Month 2021
February marks the beginning of LGBT History Month 2021, an annual month-long celebration of the LGBT+ community and a time that is used to raise awareness of issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people.
National HIV Testing Week 2021
National HIV Testing Week starts on Monday 1 February 2021. Every year this annual campaign 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. The number of...
Be Well Gloucestershire: Improving access to support in the county
A new campaign is being launched to encourage people across Gloucestershire to ‘Be Well’ and access support for their mental health and wellbeing. Now NHS and care organisations are launching Be Well Gloucestershire - a year-long local campaign to help when stress,...
Team of the Week: Perinatal Mental Health team
This week, we’re focusing on our Perinatal Mental health team, who provide care and treatment for women living in Gloucestershire before, during, after their pregnancy.
Temporary Closure of Tewkesbury Minor Injury and Illness Unit – Updated Friday 8th January 2021
The Tewkesbury Hospital Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) will be closed from 8pm on Sunday 10th January due to operational pressures and the need to direct our resources elsewhere.
Apprenticeship Awards 2021
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2021, the Apprenticeships team is excited to host a pre-recorded award ceremony, recognising and celebrating the achievements of our current and recently completed apprentices.
Visiting Restrictions Reminder
In light of the decision to move Gloucestershire into Tier 4 as of 00:01 on Thursday 31 December, the Trust would like to reiterate the impact of these restrictions on visiting to our hospitals. Visiting arrangements for adult in-patient settings (including mental...
Team of the Week: Children in Care team
This week, we’re focusing on our Children in Care Team, whose aim it is to promote and look after the health of children who are in care.
Gloucestershire Christmas Pharmacy Opening Hours
Over the Christmas and New Year period pharmacy opening hours across Gloucestershire will be different, more information about opening hours can be found here.
More than half of us are worried about a loved one’s mental health this Christmas
A survey of over 2,000 UK adults by the Mental Health Foundation found that while 42 percent of people are feeling hopeful, happy or excited about the festive season, 27 percent of adults in the South West are feeling anxious or stressed.
Team of the Week: Estates and Facilities Teams
This week, we’re focusing on our Estates and Facilities Teams. Find out more about the teams, including current job opportunities.
Temporary Closure of Vale Minor Injury and Illness Unit – Updated Wednesday 16 December 2020
The Vale Minor Injury and Illness Unit, near Dursley, will be temporarily closed from 6pm on Sunday 13 December for operational reasons.
Community COVID-19 vaccination of priority groups set to get underway from mid-week
GPs and community NHS teams in some areas of the county will start COVID-19 vaccination of priority groups, from mid-week (pending vaccine delivery) with other areas following very soon.
Make sure the present you are giving this Christmas is not COVID-19
Health and care leaders in Gloucestershire are urging people to approach the festive period with ‘great caution’ as they warn of rising hospital admissions and a potential third COVID-19 wave in January. The last few weeks have seen a rapid rise in the number of...
Temporary Closure of Vale Minor Injury and Illness Unit
The Vale Minor Injury and Illness Unit, near Dursley, will be temporarily closed from 6pm on Sunday 13 December for operational reasons.
Team of the week: CYPS Immunisation Team
Our Team of The Week this week is our Children and Young People Service (CYPS) Immunisation Team.
Tewkesbury Hospital announced a joint winner in the Community Hospital Association (CHA) annual Innovation and Best Practice Awards.
Tewkesbury Hospital received an early Christmas present after being announced a joint winner in the Community Hospital Association (CHA) annual Innovation and Best Practice Awards.
Vaccinate and protect your child against flu this winter
This year, more than ever, it is really important parents help protect their children against the ‘double danger’ of flu and coronavirus by ensuring they have their flu vaccination.
Team of the Week: Learning Disability Inpatient Services
Our Team of The Week this week is our Learning Disability Inpatient Services based at Berkley House in Stroud. The service is for individuals with a diagnosis of learning disabilities or with behaviours that can be described as challenging and/or mental health needs...
Team of the Week: Eating Disorder Service
Our Team of The Week this week is our Eating Disorder Service, operating from the Brownhill Centre, Cheltenham.
UK Disability History Month 2020
UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) is an annual event that is designed to focus on the history of disabled people’s fight for equality and human rights.
