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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NHS community health event at Jamal Al-Karim Mosque
Jamal Al-Karim Mosque in Gloucester will be hosting a community health check event on Saturday 13 September, between 10am and 2pm.
‘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.
BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action – 25 July – 30 July
BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action is taking place on Friday 25 July (7am) to Wednesday 30...
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...
Celebrating 150 years of Stroud General Hospital
To mark the 150 anniversary of the Stroud General Hospital, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS...
Armed Forces Week and Day 2025
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.
National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day
Wednesday 18 June is National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day – a time to recognise the role of the E&F workforce, reflect on the vital work carried out by these professionals, and the value this gives to our patients and colleagues.
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?
This week is Diabetes Week
Today marks the start of Diabetes Week (9-15 June) – an annual campaign which aims to raise awareness about the things that matter to people with diabetes, and shine a light on what it’s like to live with the condition, day in, day out.
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.
Celebrating our Trust Volunteers
This week is Volunteers' Week, a national event that runs from 2-8 June. It’s a chance to...
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.
Heart Failure Awareness Week 2025
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.
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.
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...
Community Mental Health Transformation Newsletter – March 2025
Work on transforming mental health community services in Gloucestershire continues, with a large...
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...
Apprenticeship Awards – the winners!
A key part of National Apprenticeship Week, our annual GHC Apprenticeship Week Awards provide us...
GHC Charity Update
Our Charity helps to fund additional resources, enhanced patient care and improved therapeutic...
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.
HPV and school-based vaccination community clinics
Our School Aged Immunisation team is currently delivering the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme in Gloucestershire schools to all children in Year 8, and students in Years 9, 10 and 11 who have not previously taken up the offer.
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.
Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) – Update
Work is continuing in our Trust to introduce an anti-racism framework to ensure patients and...
Council of Governors – Election
Nominations are now open for you to join our Council of Governors. Our Council needs the following...
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.
Notice of Election – Council of Governors December 2024
The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Council of Governors of the...
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.
Minor Injury and Illness Units – Triage Line Update
The triage line to access advice and book appointments at our Minor Injury and Illness Units will...
Colleagues lay wreath as part of Poppies to Paddington initiative
To mark Remembrance Day (11 November), Great Western Railway organised its annual Poppies to Paddington initiative, which transports wreaths from towns and cities across its network to be laid at the war memorial on Platform 1 at Paddington Station, London.
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.
