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.
News Archive
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).
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...
Community pop-up COVID vaccination clinics
The NHS is offering COVID vaccinations to those at highest risk of severe illness from the virus. This will help protect them if COVID-19 rates are high over the summer months and reduce their chances of needing hospital treatment if they do catch the virus.
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...
Heart Failure Awareness Week 2024
Heart Failure Awareness Week, held every year in May, is an opportunity for us to shine a light on heart failure and to raise awareness about our fantastic Heart Failure Service at GHC. Led by the British Society for Heart Failure (BSH), the campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of recognising heart failure symptoms early, getting an accurate diagnosis and receiving optimal treatment.
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.
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.
Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing College Summer Courses
Our Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing College team has released details of their summer courses...
Celebrating Tewkesbury CATU Anniversary
Our Community Assessment and Treatment Unit (CATU) held a Tea Party on Monday (11 March) to mark...
It’s Nutrition and Hydration Week!
This week (11-17 March) is Nutrition and Hydration Week – an annual event with a shared, global objective to reinforce, focus, energise and create activity and engagement to promote nutrition and hydration as a fundamental element to maintaining health and wellbeing within health and social care.
Positive workplace picture from Staff Survey results
Our Trust's Staff Survey results were released yesterday, reflecting the positive outlook of...
Better Care Together Awards – The Winners!
More than 135 colleagues gathered to celebrate our Better Care Together awards at Hatherley Manor...
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.
Physiotherapy in the Forest: Helping local residents to regain their confidence
GHC Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapists Tomas Bullock and Cerys Watcyns are based in the Forest...
State-of-the-art cataract microscope at Tewkesbury Hospital
The countywide Ophthalmology Cataract Service is provided in partnership by Gloucestershire...
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.
Community blood pressure and health checks
Our Community Outreach Vaccination and Health team, together our One Gloucestershire health...
National HIV Testing Week 2024
It’s National HIV Testing Week (5-11 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. The number of people diagnosed with HIV is falling, but there is still work to do.
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.
Blood pressure: Know your Numbers
The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging people aged 40 and over to get 2024 off to a healthy start by dropping in at a community location for a blood pressure check.
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.
Occupational Therapist Neil Scoops National Award
Congratulations to Occupational Therapist Neil Withnell, who was crowned Housing Occupational...
World AIDS Day – 1st December
Friday 1 December is #WorldAIDSDay – a global campaign by the National AIDS Trust, which has been recognised on 1st December every year since 1988. Its aim is to support those living with HIV, remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illness, secure the rights of people living with the condition and continue the fight to end the stigma surrounding HIV.
Trust presented with Defence ERS Gold Award
Representatives from Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust were extremely proud and honoured this morning to receive the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award from the Wessex Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (WRFCA), in recognition of its commitment and support for defence personnel.
Charlton Lane Hospital enjoys a flying visit!
Charlton Lane Hospital in Cheltenham recently enjoyed a flying visit from Gerald, Henry and Wally...
Colleagues lay wreath as part of Poppies to Paddington initiative
To mark Remembrance Day (11 November), Great Western Railway organised its annual Poppies to...
Plaque Unveiled in Honour of District Nursing Founder
Professional Head of Community Nursing, Nancy Farr, was invited to unveil a plaque in honour of...
Occupational Therapy Week 2023
This year’s Occupational Therapy Week starts today (Monday 6 November) and finishes on Sunday 12 November. As a profession, Occupational Therapists are on the frontline of health equity and are uniquely placed to understand and tackle the challenges people face. OTs see health inequalities every day, supporting and helping those most in need.
Introducing the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF)
We are working with NHS England to implement the first ever anti-racism framework for mental health Trusts and service providers. The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) will ensure that we are responsible for co-producing and implementing concrete actions to reduce racial inequality within our services, with a view to becoming an actively anti-racist organisation.
Trust hosts its first ever AHP Community of Practice Forum
Our Trust held its first ever AHP Community of Practice Forum yesterday (Monday 16 October)...
Pastoral Care Quality Award for Trust
We’re delighted to have received the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for the high level of care...
Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing College courses – 2023
Our Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing College (formerly the Recovery College and Glos Self...
