Cheltenham General Hospital

26/01/2026

Are you living with a neurological condition or brain injury?
Join Odysseys, a free creative programme using movement, art-making, storytelling and song to support wellbeing, confidence and connection.

✨ No experience needed
🤝 Meet others who understand
💬 Build confidence in movement and voice

Who can join: Anyone involved with our Neuro Specialist Practitioner Team, including people living with early Parkinson’s, MS, epilepsy, MND, or FND.

Taster session:
📅 Thursday 5 Feb – Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre, Gloucester, GL4 4BL

Weekly programme: Thursdays, 26 Feb – 7 May, Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre, Gloucester.

Ask your Neuro Specialist Practitioner to refer you, or contact Art Shape to self-refer.
📧 amy.iles1@nhs.net
📞 01452 863855

26/01/2026

Keep on moving - Once your baby starts to move, you should start to recognise a pattern. If the movements slow down or change, or you are worried for any reason, call Maternity Advice line on 0300 422 5541.

Visit https://ow.ly/Aa7N50Vglht for more information.

25/01/2026

🚑 Need care but it’s not life-threatening?

Your local MIIUs are open 8am–8pm daily for children and adults.

✅ Calm environment
✅ Free parking
✅ Prompt treatment

📲 Book via NHS 111 before you go.

Let’s keep A&E for emergencies. 💙

👉 https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/miius/

23/01/2026

Would you like to find out more about Induction of Labour? Join one of our FREE weekly virtual workshops!

Our friendly midwives will talk you through the process and answer all your questions, helping you to feel empowered on your journey to motherhood.

Click the link to book a place -

Induction of Labour workshop – Microsoft Teams, Multiple dates and times - We are now offering a virtual workshop for anyone who is interested in finding out about an Induction of Labour. This is an opportunity to speak with a midwife and learn about the process of being induced. Information abo...

22/01/2026

Noticed symptoms appearing? 🤧

Help stop common winter infections from spreading with these simple steps for you and your household.

21/01/2026

NHS leaders have welcomed the outcome of a court hearing during which a Cheltenham man was sentenced to an 18 month suspended prison sentence and an indefinite restraining order, after pleading guilty to charges of stalking and harassment.

Our colleagues come to work to care for others, and they have the right to feel safe and free from harassment. The prolonged online abuse they experienced has caused deep and lasting personal and professional harm.

Read more in comments.

20/01/2026

Just found out you are pregnant?

Your first step is to register with our midwives so we can support you from the very beginning.
Fill out our online booking form as early as possible: www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/maternity-booking

📅 Already 8 or more weeks pregnant or unsure of your dates? Don’t wait - register now to make sure you get the care you need.

☎️ A midwife will contact you around 9 weeks to arrange your first appointment. The call might come from an unknown number, so keep an eye out!

We’re here for you every step of the way.

20/01/2026

The National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, chaired by Baroness Amos, is asking women and families across to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care in England.

Your responses will help shape the future of maternity and neonatal services.

Call for Evidence open until 17th March 2026.

https://www.matneoinv.org.uk/call-for-evidence/

20/01/2026

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Unfamiliar surroundings and a very busy environment mean that hospitals aren't always the best place for recovery and rehabilitation.

And we know there’s no bed like your own bed when it comes to getting a good night’s rest to recover from illness.

There are several things you can do to help someone who is coming home from hospital, including getting their bedroom set up, stocking up their fridge and making sure they have everything they need.

🖱️ Find more information and support at: https://ow.ly/eXtI50XKthb

19/01/2026

Congratulations to our Mortuary Team, this month’s Living Our Values Team Award winners 👏

The Mortuary Team carries out one of the most challenging roles in our Trust, caring for patients and families with the utmost dignity, respect, empathy and compassion. Their care doesn’t end with the patient, it extends to families at their most vulnerable moments.💙

19/01/2026

For seven common conditions, your community pharmacy can now provide treatment and some prescription medicines, if needed, without seeing a GP.

🤒 Impetigo (age one and over)
👂 Earache (age one to 17 years)
😩 UTIs (women 16 to 64 years)
🤧 Sore Throats (five years and over)
👃 Sinusitis (12 years and over)
🤕 Shingles (18 years and over)
🐝 Insect bites and stings (age one and over)

👨‍⚕️ Pharmacies have private consulting rooms if you need to discuss symptoms.

💙 Pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals and can point you in the right direction if you do need other NHS services.

Find your local pharmacy: https://ow.ly/3mIW50XM9Se

18/01/2026

🚨 Do you have an urgent, non-life-threatening care need?

Think NHS 111 first.

Call, go online, or use the NHS App to be assessed and directed to the right care.

Let’s keep A&E for emergencies. 💙

👉 https://111.nhs.uk/