Cheltenham Central PCN - Social Prescribing

20/04/2026

Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. When you're going through a tough time, a simple meal or food parcel can make a big difference. Local organisations even offer additional support, such as provide toiletries, give advice on finances, housing or mental health, and lend an ear for a supportive chat over a cup of tea. 🫂☕️

Please take a look at the *new* Gloucestershire Food Map here:
https://www.feedinggloucestershire.org.uk/food-map/
This map is designed to make it easier for those in need to find the local food support that best fits their specific situation.

🍊Food Banks - provides free emergency food parcels to people in crisis who are unable to afford food

🍎Food Pantries - membership based shops offering affordable groceries and choice

🍌Community Fridges - free surplus food open to everyone to help reduce food waste

🍇Lunch Clubs & Community Meals - opportunities to share a hot meal and connect with others

🍓Growing & Cooking Projects - community gardens and allotments focused on long-term skills and sustainability

See the image below for details of local food support in Cheltenham, in addition to the foodbank.
Thank you to the wonderful people at Feeding Gloucestershire & Cheltenham Foodbank!

31/03/2026

Today we are celebrating the Transgender Day of Visibility! 🥳🏳️‍⚧️

This day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender people while raising awareness of the work still needed to end the continued discrimination, harassment, and harm against the trans community and their families.

Cheltenham Central PCN have a proud partnership with Identity Space Glos to provide support and advice to our transgender patients. Here is some of the feedback from our attendees:

"I want to have a better relationship with my family. It has hurt me how my brother has just not spoken to me since telling him I was changing my name. Having friends at the group has made me feel valued and it has given me a focus."

"I am really happy attending this group. Sometimes we talk about hard stuff and other times I leave with aching cheeks because there has been a lot of laughter too. I don't notice the negative media quite so much now."

If you are registered at Berkeley Place Surgery, The Royal Crescent Surgery, Overton Park Surgery, Underwood Surgery or Yorkleigh Surgery, please ask your GP for more information if you are interested in joining this group.

Read more about their other services here: https://www.identityspace.org/services

30/03/2026

Please see the information below on opening hours for all Cheltenham pharmacies over this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Check to make sure you have enough of your medication now and collect your prescriptions in a timely manner! ⏰💊

WATCH - How to order your repeat prescription on the NHS App: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hsk_grMPHE

26/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating National ! 🥳

A huge thank you to our amazing Social Prescribers who work tirelessly to support patients *beyond* traditional healthcare. We’re incredibly proud of the difference they make every day in helping our patients live healthier, happier lives. 💚

By listening, showing understanding about what matters most to people, and connecting them with local services and community support, they help improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, and empower individuals to take control of their health.

Here is some feedback we wanted to share from a young patient after being supported by us:

‘'I think the top thing is your engagement and communication with me. You come up with solutions and ways to support myself and you give so much honest feedback, this has been so helpful. Out of everyone I’ve ever spoken to, you are the only one who listens and has been helpful in the things you say. You've really helped a lot. I take away a lot from our sessions like help with my anxiety and how I see things. You've had a positive impact on my life. Thank you for everything'.

Contact your GP surgery to ask about our Children’s Social Prescribers, our Adult Social Prescribers and our Frailty teams.


National Academy for Social Prescribing
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10/02/2026

Our great Dr Jim Ropner has entered into Bristol's Strongest 2026 to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society! 🦸‍♂️🏋️‍♂️

If you'd like to support him and donate to a brilliant cause, please go to his JustGiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jim-ropner-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

We're all rooting for him! 🥳

04/02/2026

The DigiHub team will be at the Wilson Health Centre again on Thursday morning. Our friendly team can help you:

✅ Register with the NHS app for yourself or a family member (please bring ID)
✅ Look up test results, appointment details or letters
✅ Order repeat prescriptions
✅ Use our online forms to request routine appointments or submit other information
✅ Feel more confident with digital technology

Cheltenham Central PCN - Social Prescribing Springbank Community Group CiC Cheltenham Dementia Action Alliance Prestbury Parish Council - CheltenhamCharlton Kings Parish Council

04/02/2026

Nationwide is hosting more FREE Dementia UK Admiral Nurse clinics in their Cheltenham branch on 24th, 25th & 26th February. For more information or to book your place please email nationwide.central@dementiauk.org
https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/how-we-can-support-you/admiral-nurse-clinics/nationwide/ Dementia UK

28/01/2026

We're sad to announce that our walking group has come to an end!

Although our regularly attending patients may still enjoy meeting, it will no longer be formally led by our Social Prescribing team.

Thank you all for being great participants! Keep finding ways to stay active and spend time outdoors. 💪🏃‍➡️

19/01/2026

We are delighted to be a finalist in the category at the !

A massive well done to our Social Prescribing team and thank you Maggie's in Cheltenham for being such wonderful partners to team up with. 🥳

A new category for , recognises a project that works in partnership with parents and carers so that families can thrive.

The finalists are:
Sturdy Kids
Energy - Family health and wellbeing project Cheltenham Borough Council housing services
Seeds of Hope CiC
Cheltenham Central PCN - Social Prescribing and Maggie's in Cheltenham - Family fun day for families affected by cancer.

Congratulations! 🤩
Punchline Gloucester Cheltenham Borough Council

09/12/2025

If you are struggling for food this Christmas, your GP surgery is able to issue you with a foodbank voucher. You need to bring this voucher to the local foodbank to receive a parcel containing 3 days of emergency food.

The opening times for Cheltenham Foodbank over Christmas and the New Year will be:

Monday 22nd Dec, 11am - 1pm @ Salvation Army Cheltenham
Tuesday 23rd Dec, 11am - 1pm @ Cheltenham Elim Church**
Wednesday 24th Dec, 10:30am - 12pm @ Cheltenham Elim Church*

Monday 29th Dec, 11am - 12pm @ Cheltenham Elim Church
Tuesday 30th Dec, 11am - 1pm @ Cheltenham Elim Church**
Wednesday 31st Dec, 10:30am - 12pm Cheltenham Elim Church*
Friday 2nd Jan, 11am - 1pm @ St. Paul's Church*

https://cheltenham.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/

*There is a Citizens Advice advisor on site for additional support.
**Additional advice and support is on offer from Citizens Advice, Cheltenham Borough Council's Housing Benefits & Money Team, and Via (an organisation that supports people worried about their own or someone's else of alcohol and drugs).

We understand how easy it is for anyone to be in crisis and struggling to get food on the table. If you need help from our foodbank there are a few simple steps to follow.

19/11/2025

If you haven't heard - we have a walking group that meets up every fortnight to have a wander around Pittville Park. It's been a lovely activity to get patients outside for a breath of fresh air and brisk exercise. 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️

Our group of mixed ages and abilities has built some wonderful friendships over time and we keep each other motivated to live well for longer. Of course, we'd still love to have a few more join in! 🙋‍♀️💪

We meet again tomorrow at 1pm outside Central Cross Cafe.

07/11/2025

We delivered another successful Digi Hub this week at the Wilson Health Centre with our lovely new Digi Hub Mentor, Rachel! GlosDigi

Here are some of the highlights:

⚙️ We helped a carer access her husband's medical records. He had lots of appointments and test results and now she can view all of this conveniently on her phone via the NHS app.

⚙️ We showed a patient how to to view all of their prescriptions, as well as just their repeat ones on the NHS app.

⚙️ We helped a patient log in to the NHS app and troubleshooted problems with installing it on their device.

⚙️ We helped a patient update to the latest version of the NHS app and how to check for future updates, making sure they get the best functionality and experience.

If you don't catch us here, please do find digital support at these other community settings:

GRCC's DAISI Project @ School House Café
12:30 - 2pm every Monday

Rachel @ Springbank Community Group CiC
10am - 2pm every Wednesday