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.
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Musculoskeletal Community Education Day
NHS Talking Therapies, Health and Wellbeing College and the Partnership Team were just a few of...
Flu and COVID-19 Autumn/Winter 2026 vaccinations
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.
Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2026
Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2026 takes place from 21 to 25 September 2026. The week aims to raise awareness of falls prevention and encourage people to take practical steps to reduce their risk of falling.
Email Addresses Changing at GHC
From 7 September 2026, email addresses are changing at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS...
Solar upgrades offer greener future
Great to welcome Dr Simon Opher, MP for Stroud, to a couple of our sites last Friday (Aug 21). He...
Kenneth Wins National Healthcare Award
The Caribbean and African Healthcare Network (CAHN) celebrated its 9th Black Healthcare Awards on...
Spotlight on our Discharge Coordinators
Earlier this year, the Trust’s annual GHC Awards attracted a record number of nominations, showcasing the outstanding work taking place across the organisation. With so many inspiring entries celebrating dedication, innovation and excellence in patient care, selecting this year’s winners proved more challenging than ever.
Complex Emotional Needs Service Wins National Award
Our Gloucester-based Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) service has been honoured with the prestigious...
Armed Forces Week and Day 2026
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.
Big Health Day welcomes more than 1,500 people
One week on from Big Health Day event, we are delighted to share the attendance figures and...
eLibrary for patients, visitors and staff
We're working in partnership with Gloucestershire Libraries to promote free digital library...
Working Together for Better Health and Care in Gloucestershire
Leaders of the Gloucestershire GP Collaborative, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,...
National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day
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 celebrates a decade of care
Macmillan Next Steps marked its 10th anniversary on 11 June with a special celebration lunch at Churchdown Community Centre.
Trust Selected for Pilot to Support Racially Marginalised Carers
Our Trust (GHC) has been selected to join a national pilot that will explore how the Patient and...
Big Health Day 2026 – Thursday 11 June
We're nearly set for Big Health Day tomorrow (June 11) at Oxstalls Sports Park in Gloucester....
We’re Recruiting for a new Associate Non-Executive Director
We're searching for a new Associate Non-Executive Director. You will share our passion for...
A40 Over Bridge works begin with delays expected
Refurbishment works on the A40 Over Bridge have begun today (8 June), bringing significant changes to local traffic arrangements.
Diabetes Week launches with focus on tackling stigma
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.
Working Together for Better Health and Care in Gloucestershire
Leaders of the Gloucestershire GP Collaborative, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,...
Peak View Ward Pedalathon powers Stroke Unit fundraising
Patients and colleagues on Peak View Ward at The Vale Community Hospital in Dursley, have begun a marathon‑style fundraising challenge.
Wotton Lawn Hospital – Statement
In response to a BBC story related to a Large Scale Safeguarding Enquiry centred on Wotton Lawn...
Dying Matters Week: Property Bags request
During Dying Matters Week in 2022 we put out a request for sewers to help create a stock of fabric...
Volunteer and Expert by Experience celebration
The sun shone as the Trust rolled out the red carpet for our volunteers and Experts by Experience...
Donation brightens Cirencester Hospital
Patients attending outpatient appointments in Cirencester will notice that the waiting room is...
World Hand Hygiene Day – 5 May
Tuesday 5 May 2026 marks World Hand Hygiene Day – a global campaign highlighting the vital role of good hand hygiene in preventing infection and protecting patients, healthcare professionals and communities.
Heart Failure Awareness Week 2026
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.
Annual Awards Celebrate Colleagues Across Trust
The annual GHC Awards have been held, celebrating the achievements of colleagues, teams and...
Future of Dilke Hospital Site
The former Dilke Hospital site in the Forest of Dean has been sold to an education provider. The...
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 to check their children’s MMR status and make sure they are fully vaccinated against the disease.
Hayet selected as Personalised Care Ambassador
Our Trust is delighted to announce that Hayet Laverack, Service Development Manager and Personalised Care Lead, has been selected as one of the latest health and care professionals to join the Personalised Care Institute (PCI) Ambassador Programme.
Lower Limb Project awarded Highly Commended at HSJ Awards
The One Gloucestershire Lower Limb Project Team has been recognised with a Highly Commended award...
Future of Cirencester Hospital – Update
We would like to provide reassurance following speculation on the future of the Hospital, but also...
Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework Update
Approximately 40 people joined a workshop held to talk about the Trust’s approach to the Patient...
Colleagues saddle up for E-bikes trial in Cheltenham
Colleagues in Cheltenham are leading the charge towards sustainable travel with a two-year trial...
GHC Apprenticeship Awards 2026 – the winners!
This week we are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February). A fitting finale for this annual celebration is our GHC Apprenticeship Awards.
National HIV Testing Week 2026
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 2026
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.
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.
Beating the ‘Winter Blues’
Winter blues are a real thing but there are things people can do to help. Festive season debt,...
GHC Annual Awards
It’s time to get your nominations in for the annual Trust Awards! This year there are 9 categories...
Open letter from the Chief Medical Officers
Dear Gloucestershire residents Take action to help you, your families and the NHS as we enter 2026...
Community 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.
IPS service helps people into work
Unemployed? Experiencing serious mental health illness? Our Individual Placement and Support (IPS)...
16 Days of Action 2025
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.
Heart Failure Service launches first in new podcast series
Our team at Gloucestershire Heart Failure Service has recorded the first in what will be a new series of podcasts. In episode one, Heart Failure Specialist Nurse Clare Davis speaks with 42-year-old Alex about his heart failure journey.
World AIDS Day – 1st December
Monday 1 December is #WorldAIDSDay – a global campaign by the National AIDS Trust which has been recognised every year since 1988.
Integrated Urgent Care Service Celebrates Anniversary
The Gloucestershire Integrated Urgent Care Service (IUCS) is one year old today. The service was...
BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action, 14-19 November
In response to planned industrial action by the British Medical Association (BMA), taking place...