Air conditioning among upgrades at Cirencester Hospital

A series of upgrades have been carried out at Cirencester Hospital through 2021.

Coln and Windrush Wards have had air conditioning installed as part of a series of investments in the hospital which has also included a new fire alarm system and work on the roof.

Donna Nicholas, sister on Windrush Ward, said everyone appreciated the improvement as the temperature had been hard to keep down in hot weather

She said: “Windrush was the hottest! In hot weather it could be unbearable, and it’s been even more noticeable since the pandemic started because of all the PPE we’ve been wearing.

“So it’s amazing to have air conditioning now – it’s definitely much better for patients and makes life so much more comfortable for staff.”

Work is also being done to upgrade the roof of the Quern’s building, the oldest part of the hospital.

Half-term flu clinics for children and students

Half-term flu clinics for children and students

Our School Aged Immunisation team will be running flu clinics at community venues across Gloucestershire during the half-term holiday (27-31 October) for those children who do not wish to receive their flu vaccination at school, have missed it due to absence, are home schooled or not in mainstream education.

Parents urged to protect their children this flu season

Parents urged to protect their children this flu season

As we enter the 2025-2026 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.

Trust hosts its annual AHP Community of Practice Forum

Trust hosts its annual AHP Community of Practice Forum

As part of this year’s National Allied Health Professions Day celebrations (14 October), our Trust held its third annual AHP Community of Practice Forum yesterday at Dowty Sports and Social Club in Down Hatherley, Gloucester.

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