Jamal Al-Karim Mosque in Gloucester hosted a community health outreach event earlier this month (13 September), to which it welcomed 50 community members.
News Archive
Know your Numbers Week: 8-14 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.
‘Preparing for Discharge and Next Steps’ course launches soon
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.
T-Level Students join Cirencester Hospital Radio
Young people in Gloucestershire are being offered the opportunity to gain valuable real-life...
Developing a Vocational Rehabilitation Service
Our Occupational Therapy Service and QI (Quality Improvement) team has supported Rosebank Primary...
Supporting our Community Hospital Gardens
The green spaces at three of our community hospital sites are supported by contractors Cotswold...
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
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 2025
Dietitians Week (2-6 June) highlights the important work of registered dietitians across the UK.
Carers Week 2025
Carers Week (9-15 June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
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.
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.
Better Care Together Awards 2025
Our Better Care Together awards were held at Hatherley Manor Hotel, near Gloucester, today (Weds 9...
Community Mental Health Survey 2025
In August, the NHS is launching a major survey on people’s experiences of using mental health...
Macmillan Next Steps’ podcast number two now live!
Our team at Macmillan Next Steps has recorded the second in its new series of podcasts.
NHS Staff Survey 2024 results indicate healthy Trust
The 2024 Staff Survey results have been published, providing a detailed annual view of the Trust...
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’.
Pets As Therapy at Cirencester Hospital
Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social Worker Shortlisted for National Award
An adult social worker based at Charlton Lane Hospital has been shortlisted in the annual Social...
West Cheltenham Pregnancy Support
If you live in West Cheltenham and are expecting a baby you can meet your midwifery, heath...
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.
Annual General Meeting 2024
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 19 September 2024 from 5.00 until 6.30pm,...
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.
New Chief Operating Officer for Trust
We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Sarah Branton as our new Chief Operating Officer....
Service users feel positive benefits of gardening
The therapeutic benefits of gardening have been on offer in the Forest of Dean thanks to the...
‘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.
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).
Time to Talk – Men’s Health Week 10 -16 June 2024
Men’s Health week aims to encourage men to talk, share their stories and access services,...
Princess Royal Officially Opens Hospital
Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal has performed the official opening of the Forest of Dean...
New Non-Executive Directors for Trust
Two new Non-Executive Directors have been appointed to the Board of Gloucestershire Health and...
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.
Integrated Urgent Care Service for Gloucestershire
NHS Gloucestershire has today announced that Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust...
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.
International Nurses’ Day 2024
International Nurses' Day is celebrated around the world on 12 May - the anniversary of Florence...
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.
Community Mental Health Survey 2024
We want to know what mental health care is like for young people. You may be sent a letter...
New Director of Nursing, Therapies and Quality for Trust
Following a national recruitment campaign, we have appointed Nicola Hazle as our new Director of...
Farewell Celebration for Trust Chair, Ingrid
Colleagues, former colleagues, partners, volunteers, Experts by Experience and family members...
Grants Totalling £300k For Projects to Support Mental Health
The Community Mental Health Transformation (CMHT) programme, led by Gloucestershire Health and...
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.