Supporting primary care in these challenging times
One Gloucestershire health and care partners acknowledge the fantastic work of GP practice staff despite unprecedented levels of patient need. Local practices remain dedicated to patient care despite many challenges, including a record increase in contacts and staffing shortages across...
Council and NHS appoints new Director of Integrated Commissioning
Following an extensive and highly competitive recruitment process, Benedict Leigh has been appointed Director of Integrated Commissioning for Gloucestershire County Council and NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Benedict joins from Southend City Council where he is currently Director of Commissioning...
Funding To Continue For Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub Supporting Health and Social Care Workers
The mental health and wellbeing hub for people working in health and social care across Gloucestershire will continue to be funded throughout 2023/24. The Wellbeing Line was initially funded by NHS England as part of a national scheme to support...
Industrial action and NHS services – Wednesday 11 January (Ambulance Service Workers)
NHS leaders are urging local people ahead of tomorrow’s industrial action by Ambulance Service workers to only access A&E or 999 if their condition is life threatening or very serious. Whilst the NHS locally is making plans to minimise disruption...
OPEN LETTER from: Health and care leaders in Gloucestershire
Help the NHS and care services to help you this festive season Dear Gloucestershire residents, We are sure you are aware by now of the unprecedented pressures facing the NHS and care services as we head into the Christmas and...
UPDATE: Industrial action and NHS services
Tuesday December 20 (RCN) and Wednesday December 21 (Ambulance Service Workers) NHS leaders in Gloucestershire have today provided advice to the public ahead of two days of industrial action this week. Whilst the NHS locally is making plans to minimise...
There’s No Place Like Home: campaign to help care for patients at home
Health and care organisations in Gloucestershire continue to work together in making patients and their families more aware of the benefits of recovering at home, just as soon as they are well enough to leave hospital. The 'There’s No Place...
Industrial action and NHS services
In response to the planned industrial action announced by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the NHS locally is making plans to minimise disruption as far as possible and to safeguard patient care. Patients who have a planned hospital operation,...