What is RSV, and why are we vaccinating people against it when they reach age 75?
Dr Hein Le Roux, local GP at Churchdown surgery and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, NHS Gloucestershire, talks about the RSV virus, how it can affect older people and why the NHS is offering people a new vaccine against RSV when...
Gloucestershire Music Charity Scoops Top NHS Accolade
A Gloucestershire charity dedicated to transforming young people’s lives through music has won a top NHS award. The Music Works, which has supported thousands of young people experiencing challenging circumstances, scooped the regional Health Equalities Award in the 2024 Parliamentary...
NHS offering community blood pressure checks
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. One Gloucestershire’s Information Bus and the...
Respiratory Clinical Programme Group shortlisted for HSJ award
Community choirs, asthma training in schools and working with local sports clubs are among the innovative approaches to support people living with respiratory conditions in Gloucestershire. Now the team behind the projects has been shortlisted for a leading industry award,...
One Gloucestershire Health and Care Partners Affirm Their Commitment to Equality & Diversity in the Workplace
One Gloucestershire partners unite during Race Equality Week to highlight their ongoing commitment to tackling inequality in the workplace. The annual UK-wide movement began in 2020 and the theme for this year’s awareness event is #ListenActChange. Coral Boston, Lead for...
Gloucestershire children given free access to Lumi Nova app
Children in Gloucestershire can now access an innovative new app which offers anxiety support in a fun, safe and interactive environment. NHS Gloucestershire has worked with BFB Labs to give youngsters access to Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage, a mobile...
One Gloucestershire app library could help you keep your New Year’s resolutions
Healthy habits are an addition to lots of New Year’s resolution lists, but finding the right support, information and tips can feel a bit daunting. With all sorts of apps, diets and information flooding social media, it can be difficult...
Dynamic Initiative Empowers Young People in Gloucestershire to Take Up Health and Social Care Careers
The ‘We Want You’ outreach programme is an exciting initiative aimed at supporting young people aged 12-15 (KS3) in a number of secondary schools across Gloucestershire to explore future employment in health and care. NHS Gloucestershire has been working together...