Alongside the national launch of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) by NHS England on Monday 1 July, Gloucestershire is being recognised as a ‘leading light’ in making joined up healthcare a reality on the ground. Gloucestershire’s 74 GP practices are already working together in 14 PCNs across the county and are making over 100,000 additional GP […]
Gloucestershire is the only area in the South West to have been selected to introduce a new online self-management programme, Healthy Living Plan for Diabetes (HeLP Diabetes), as part of an early roll-out project. The evidence-based resource offers structured education, information and advice about type 2 diabetes, treatments, emotional support and diet and exercise and […]
The health and care system is pleased to confirm that Professor Jane Melton has been appointed to the interim role of Professional Lead for Allied Health Professionals for the One Gloucestershire ICS from July. Jane, a registered Occupational Therapist, is Director of Engagement and Integration at 2gether NHS Foundation Trust and will carry out the […]
Health and care leaders in the county are urging the public to get involved in the conversation about the future of health and healthcare in Gloucestershire. The national NHS Long Term (10 year) Plan was published in January with ambitions to make sure everyone gets the best start in life, to deliver world class care […]
We are delighted to confirm that Nick Relph has been appointed as interim Chair of the ‘One Gloucestershire’ Integrated Care System (ICS), pending a national search for a substantive Independent ICS Chair. Nick takes up his 6 month appointment with immediate effect following the retirement of Chris Creswick at the end of January 2019. Nick […]
Gloucestershire’s 75 GP practices are working together in 16 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to make over 100,000 additional GP surgery appointments available this year in the daytime, evening and weekends through ‘improved access’ initiatives. The extra appointments are mainly provided by GPs and nurses, and in some networks by paramedics and physiotherapists, offering a greater […]
School children in Gloucestershire are set to benefit from £5m funding which will see specialist mental health support in schools and waiting times for other mental health services improve. NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group worked with partners 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucestershire County Council and local charity TIC+ to submit the county’s bid to secure […]
Health and care leaders in Gloucestershire have today welcomed publication of the national 10 year plan for the NHS and say it is ‘perfectly in sync’ with the development of support and services locally. Last year, Gloucestershire was named as one of only 14 integrated care systems in the country. The county was praised for […]
How would you feel if someone didn’t show up in your life? Every year in Gloucestershire, thousands of people do not turn up to their medical appointments when these vital slots could be filled by another patient in need. There were 187,000 missed appointments in our GP surgeries and hospitals last year which is 30,000 […]
A new study by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) into work going on in Gloucestershire schools shows that young people are becoming more responsible for looking after their own health. Facts4Life is one of a suite of health and wellbeing programmes and interventions being delivered in Gloucestershire schools. The programme, […]
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