This week is Heart Failure Awareness Week (5-11 May). Held every year in May, #HFAW is an opportunity for us to shine a light on heart failure and raise awareness about our fantastic Heart Failure Service.
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Council of Governors – nominations now open
Nominations are now open to join our Trust’s Council of Governors. Elections are to be held for the following positions:
New Non-Executive Director Vicci appointed to Trust Board
We are pleased to announce Vicci Livingstone-Thompson has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Trust Board.
Covid-19 community vaccination clinics
Our Outreach Vaccination and Health Team are offering community COVID-19 drop-in clinics to over 75s and those who are eligible.
Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing College summer courses
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 2025
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’.
National HIV Testing Week 2025
Today marks the start of National HIV Testing Week (10-16 February). Every year this annual campaign, run by HIV Prevention England, 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.
Routine and catch-up HPV jabs for young people aged 12 to 25
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.
Community blood pressure and health checks
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.
Macmillan Next Steps launches first in podcast series
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.
Help stop the spread of winter bugs!
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.
Vicci recognised in King’s New Year Honours List
Congratulations to Associate Non-Executive Director Vicci Livingstone-Thompson, who has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.
Fair Play campaign launched to tackle gender-based violence
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.
World AIDS Day – 1st December
Sunday 1 December is #WorldAIDSDay – a global campaign by the National AIDS Trust which has been recognised every year since 1988. Every 1st December communities come together to support and secure the rights of those living with HIV, remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illness, and continue the fight to end the stigma surrounding HIV.
16 Days of Action 2024
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.
STOP the Pressure Week 2024
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.
World Diabetes Day
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.
Better Care Together Awards – Get your Nominations in Now!
Nominations are now open for our Better Care Together awards! We will be holding an awards...
Long Service Celebrated at Awards
The long service of colleagues who have worked in the NHS for 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years was...
Occupational Therapy Week 2024
Next Monday (4 November) marks the start of Occupational Therapy Week – an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the role occupational therapy has in people’s recovery and management of their health conditions.
Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Day
Monday 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.
Japanese delegates given tour of community hospitals
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.
Trust hosts its annual AHP Community of Practice Forum
Ahead of next Monday’s National Allied Health Professions’ (AHPs’) Day, our Trust held its second annual AHP Community of Practice Forum on Tuesday (8 October) at Dowty Sports and Social Club in Down Hatherley, Gloucester.
New Associate Non-Executive Director for Trust
A new Associate Non-Executive Director has been appointed to the Board of Gloucestershire Health...
Know your Numbers Week: 2-8 September
The NHS in Gloucestershire is supporting Know Your Numbers Week, an annual campaign led by charity Blood Pressure UK, with a series of health check drop-in events where people can get their blood pressure checked.
Health and Wellbeing College – Autumn/Winter 2024 prospectus
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.
Recruitment for new Integrated Urgent Care Service
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and our partner IC24 are now recruiting GPs...
Stroud Hospitals League of Friends Summer Ice Cream Event
Stroud Hospitals League of Friends hosted its annual Summer Ice Cream Event last Thursday (1 August), as a thank you to staff and volunteers.
Students bring a splash of colour to Cirencester Hospital
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.
‘Hug in a Mug’ initiative on BBC Radio Gloucestershire
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.
Armed Forces Week and Day 2024
This week we have been celebrating Armed Forces Week, and will be marking Armed Forces Day tomorrow (Saturday 29 June) – a national event to honour the Armed Forces community.
A look back at National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day
Wednesday 19 June was National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day – a time to recognise and celebrate the critical work of all E&F staff and their role in the provision of our healthcare services.
Trust awarded Veteran Aware reaccreditation
We are delighted to announce that Gloucestershire Health and Care NHSFT has been reaccredited as a Veteran Aware Trust.
Exercise Medical Endeavour 2024
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).
New Electronic Consent Form for School-Age Immunisations
The School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS) is introducing a new way for parents and carers to consent to their children’s school-age vaccinations.
Trust to continue delivery of national immunisation programme
Our School Age Immunisation Service (SAIS) is delighted to be continuing delivery of the national school-based immunisation programme in Gloucestershire.
Mental Health Awareness Week – the power of moving
This week (13-19 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week. Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading #MHAW to unite the UK in achieving good mental health.
Ben’s marathon fundraiser for Beat
Ben Gibson was admitted to Gloucestershire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in October 2022, following a clinical diagnosis of depression.
Twiddle mitts bring a splash of colour to Windrush Ward
Patients and colleagues at Cirencester Hospital were thrilled and very grateful to receive these fabulous twiddle mitts from talented knitter Margaret in Bradley Stoke, Bristol.
Countryfile star opens ‘fantastic’ new cabin and workshop
Our therapeutic allotment at Montpellier received a special visit on Friday from farmer and BBC TV presenter Adam Henson, who dropped in to officially open the site’s newly-constructed cabin and workshop.
A look back at Nutrition and Hydration Week 2024
Last week was Nutrition and Hydration Week (11-17 March) – an annual campaign which focuses on the links between our health and what we eat and drink.
Today is International Long COVID Awareness Day
Today (15 March) is International Long COVID Awareness Day. Now in its second year, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of Long COVID, and the NHS support available to those suffering from the condition.
Celebrating Tewkesbury CATU Anniversary
Our Community Assessment and Treatment Unit (CATU) held a Tea Party on Monday (11 March) to mark...
Campaign launched to drive up childhood vaccinations
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today launched a campaign across England to remind parents and carers of the importance of making sure their children are vaccinated against serious diseases – some of which, such as measles and whooping cough, are re-emerging in the UK.
A look back at National Apprenticeship Week 2024
Last week was National Apprenticeship Week 2024. The Apprenticeship and Widening Participation team hosted a packed programme of events throughout the week reflecting this year’s theme, Skills for Life.
It’s National Apprenticeship Week!
It’s National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February). The theme for #NAW2024 is Skills for Life, which reflects on how apprenticeships can help individuals develop the skills and knowledge they need for a rewarding career, and how employers can develop a talented workforce equipped with future-ready skills.
Measles: Parents urged to ensure their children are protected
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 of children in Years 8 to 11 (aged 12 to 16) to check their MMR status and make sure they are fully vaccinated against the disease.
Farm visitors bring a ‘Good Day’ to Charlton Lane Hospital
Last week, Charlton Lane Hospital in Cheltenham received a special visit from residents of The Good Day Farm in Chipping Campden – a mobile farm which brings its animals to the community.
NHS expands mental health support for veterans
The NHS is rolling out an expanded mental health support service for Armed Forces veterans, as a...
Ward Sister Lou wins award for dementia tool
Congratulations to Ward Sister Lucinda (Lou) Williams on scooping the ‘Seeing Me Award’ at this year’s South West Integrated Personalised Care Awards. Lou, who specialises in dementia care, was celebrating with her colleagues on Abbey View Ward at Tewkesbury Community Hospital this morning, after picking up the award at last night’s glittering ceremony at Darlington Hall in Totnes, Devon.
