NHS Gloucestershire to take on responsibility for pharmacy, optometry and dental services
From 1 April 2023, NHS Gloucestershire has taken on responsibility for commissioning (planning and buying) community pharmacy, optometry (eye) and dental services. These services have previously been managed by NHS England South West. However, managing these services locally from April...
Community Mental Health Transformation
The programme to transform community mental health services for adults in Gloucestershire is well underway, with some significant progress being made already. (more…)Multi-million-pound investment in Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals
Over the last year, we have shared news of how patients are benefiting from a £100m cash injection to develop our vision for two centres of excellence at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. (more…)
New Community Diagnostic Centre set to improve access to diagnostic tests
A new diagnostic centre offering X-rays, MRI, CT, ultrasound, ECHO and DEXA scanning to patients across Gloucestershire is set to open in the centre of Gloucester later this year. (more…)Progress being made in tackling planned care waiting times
As we’ve highlighted in previous editions of this bulletin, Gloucestershire health and care partners are working hard on the challenging task of bringing down waiting times for the people we serve. (more…)Memorandum of Understanding with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector
We have good, long-standing relationships between statutory and VCSE sectors in Gloucestershire, which is essential to delivering our shared ambition for ‘Gloucestershire to be a better and healthier place to live and work.’ Our new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) commits...
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...