Flu and COVID-19 can be serious illnesses, particularly for older people and those with weakened immune systems. Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and complications from both flu and COVID-19.
Our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place on Thursday 17 September, 5pm – 6.30pm, via...
This week we are celebrating Armed Forces Week, and will be marking Armed Forces Day this Saturday (28 June) – a national event to honour the Armed Forces community.
Today (17 June) is National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day – a time to recognise the role of the Estates and Facilities Management (EFM) workforce, reflect on the vital work carried out by these professionals, and the value this gives to our patients and colleagues.
Macmillan Next Steps marked its 10th anniversary on 11 June with a special celebration lunch at Churchdown Community Centre.
Today marks the start of Diabetes Week (8-14 June), an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of the issues that matter most to people living with diabetes and highlighting the realities of managing the condition every day.
We’re starting a new programme to redevelop Cirencester Hospital to ensure we are better placed to...
Patients across Cirencester Hospital are now benefitting from a state-of-the-art Raizer 11 Lifting...
This week is Heart Failure Awareness Week (27 April-3 May). #HFAW is an opportunity for us to shine a light on heart failure and raise awareness about our fantastic Heart Failure Service.
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 to check their children’s MMR status and make sure they are fully vaccinated against the disease.
The theatres and endoscopy units at Stroud General Hospital’s Princess Anne Unit are reopening...
Next week (9-15 February) is #HIVTestingWeek. Every year this annual campaign, run by HIV Prevention England, aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular testing,
National Apprenticeship Week takes place 9-15 February 2026. This year’s theme is #SkillsforLife, which reflects on how apprenticeships can help individuals of all ages and backgrounds develop the skills and knowledge they need for a rewarding career, and how employers can develop a talented workforce equipped with future-ready skills.
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.
It’s time to get your nominations in for the annual Trust Awards! This year there are 9 categories...
On 1 September 2025, a new legal duty came into effect under the Economic Crime and Corporate...
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.
Monday 1 December is #WorldAIDSDay – a global campaign by the National AIDS Trust which has been recognised every year since 1988.
We’re excited to launch Our Five Year Focus – our bold new strategic plan to shape better health...
The Gloucestershire Integrated Urgent Care Service (IUCS) is one year old today. The service was...
Today marks the start of Occupational Therapy Week (3-9 November) – an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the role occupational therapy has in people’s recovery and management of their health conditions.
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.
Tuesday 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.
Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing College is delighted to announce it will be rolling out its new ‘Planning for Discharge and Next Steps’ course this November.
Our Occupational Therapy Service and QI (Quality Improvement) team has supported Rosebank Primary...
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?
Dietitians Week (2-6 June) highlights the important work of registered dietitians across the UK.
This week is Volunteers' Week, a national event that runs from 2-8 June. It’s a chance to...
Nominations are now open to join our Trust’s Council of Governors. Elections are to be held for the following positions:
We are pleased to announce Vicci Livingstone-Thompson has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Trust Board.
Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing College is inviting people to sign up for its summer 2025 courses and workshops for physical and mental health.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to Associate Non-Executive Director Vicci Livingstone-Thompson, who has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.
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.
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.
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.
Nominations are now open for our Better Care Together awards! We will be holding an awards...
The long service of colleagues who have worked in the NHS for 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years was...
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.
A new Associate Non-Executive Director has been appointed to the Board of Gloucestershire Health...
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.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and our partner IC24 are now recruiting GPs...
Stroud Hospitals League of Friends hosted its annual Summer Ice Cream Event last Thursday (1 August), as a thank you to staff and volunteers.
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.
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.
We are delighted to announce that Gloucestershire Health and Care NHSFT has been reaccredited as a Veteran Aware Trust.
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).
