Visiting over the Christmas period

December 23, 2022

We know how important it is to our patients who aren’t able to get home just yet for loved ones to be able to visit over the Christmas period, so we are working hard to help make this happen safely.

Unfortunately, flu and Covid-19 are on the rise in the community – so we ask if you have or develop any flu like symptoms, please do not visit your friends or relatives unless it is essential or until you are better.

We ask that all visitors wear a type 2 surgical face mask – these are available when entering the hospital. We also ask that you wash your hands when entering and leaving the ward – and apply hand sanitising gel to your hands when on the ward.

Please ring ahead and check with the ward staff if you are not sure.

Merry Christmas

 

World AIDS Day – 1st December

World AIDS Day – 1st December

Friday 1 December is #WorldAIDSDay – a global campaign by the National AIDS Trust, which has been recognised on 1st December every year since 1988. Its aim is to support those living with HIV, remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illness, secure the rights of people living with the condition and continue the fight to end the stigma surrounding HIV.

Children’s flu – it’s not too late to vaccinate!

Children’s flu – it’s not too late to vaccinate!

With Flu season now well underway, our School Aged Immunisation Team would like to take this opportunity to remind parents of the importance of protecting their children against the virus by ensuring they have their flu vaccination.

Trust presented with Defence ERS Gold Award

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.

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