Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

15/12/2025

With industrial action by Resident Doctors taking place from this Wednesday morning, there will be some temporary service changes in the county.

These include:
👉Cheltenham’s Emergency Department will temporarily switch to a Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) from 8pm on Tuesday 16 December
☀️Daytime (8am – 8pm): The department will operate as an MIIU from Wednesday 17 December to Sunday 21 December
🌙Overnight (8pm – 8am): The department will be closed overnight from Wednesday 17 December until 8am on Monday 22 December
🚑The Emergency Department service at Cheltenham General Hospital will resume at 8am on Monday 22 December
🚩Emergency care services will be centralised at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 24/7 during this period of strike action.

The public are advised to only attend the Emergency Department or call 999 if their condition is life-threatening or serious.

Community Minor Injury and Illness Units and GP practices across the county will continue to provide services. The public can get advice on their healthcare options at 111.nhs.uk or by calling 111.

Read the full update in the link in the first comment.

15/12/2025

The Hope Programme is a free self-management course designed to empower you to discover your strengths and find new ways to cope with whatever life throws at you.

It will help you understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them.

Sessions are run virtually and are free to everyone across the South West of England. Follow the link in the comments to find out more.

12/12/2025

Many thanks to the kind people at Dowdeswell Forestry, who have generously donated a 12-foot Christmas Tree to Charlton Lane Hospital, in Cheltenham.
It's taken pride of place outside the entrance for all our patients, visitors and colleagues to enjoy!

11/12/2025

Did you know you can order your repeat prescriptions in the NHS App?

Be sure to send your orders ahead of holiday closures. It’s convenient and you can easily change your chosen pharmacy.

Find out more 👉 www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

11/12/2025

Are you travelling overseas during the festive season?

Don't leave it too late to get health advice.

Find out about the risks and precautions you need to take for a whole range of destinations on the Travel Health Pro website: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk

10/12/2025

💊 A reminder to order your repeat prescriptions well before Christmas using the NHS app to ensure you don't run out of medication.

10/12/2025

In response to increasing Influenza cases across the county, we are now asking patients and visitors using some of our services to wear face masks.

Anyone visiting a Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) or attending an appointment with our Out of Hours Service will be asked to wear a mask.

In other services, you may be asked to wear a mask if you are suspected of having flu or another respiratory illness.

Anyone visiting patients in our community hospitals is asked to stay away if you have had symptoms of flu, respiratory illness or other contagious conditions such as norovirus in the last 5 days.

As ever, the best protection against flu is the vaccination. Hand washing is also very important and reduces the spread of infection.

10/12/2025

A troublesome mutant strain of the flu is sweeping the UK. It is believed to be more infectious than in previous years, resulting in more severe illness, increased hospital admissions and school closures.

Cases of flu locally continue to rise. It is estimated the peak in the South West will be the week commencing 22nd December.

Parents and guardians, it is not too late to protect your children from flu in time for Christmas.

Our School Age Immunisation team is delivering the flu vaccination to children and young people, from Reception age up to and including Year 11, in schools throughout Gloucestershire, as well as children and young people who are home educated and in special education.

They are also offering the nasal flu and an injectable version of the vaccine at community clinics throughout December.

Dates and locations:

📌 Saturday 13 December: Gloucester North Community Fire Station, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester GL3 1AF
📌 Saturday 20 December: Cheltenham West Community Fire Station, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, Cheltenham GL51 9TZ
📌 Monday 22 December: Cirencester Hospital, Tetbury Road, Cirencester GL7 1UY
📌 Monday 22 December: Tewkesbury Community Hospital, GL20 5GJ
📌 Monday 22 December: Stroud Community Clinic/Maternity Unit, GL5 2JB

Clinics run from 9.30am-2.30pm.

To book an appointment call our friendly immunisation team on 0300 421 8140 or book online: https://www.ghcimmunisations.co.uk/ClinicBooking/Booking

To find out more about our flu clinics, click on the link in the comments below 👇

NHS Gloucestershire One Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing Partnership Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals Gloucestershire County Council Health Visiting Gloucestershire

10/12/2025

We are looking for two skilled Buildings Improvement Managers to shape modern, sustainable healthcare environments across Gloucestershire.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us to lead the delivery of critical building and refurbishment projects from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities
As a hands-on manager, you will own the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely, high-quality, and compliant outcomes:

Project Leadership: Lead scoping, design, business case approval, procurement, and contractor management for varied building and refurbishment projects.

Compliance and health and safety: Drive adherence to Trust procedures and statutory regulations, including Health and Safety and CDM legislation.

Performance Management: Confidently manage project budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Collaboration: Build strong relationships and effectively influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve challenges.

Capital Programme: Support the Estates team in delivering the Trust's capital programme and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Our Team?
We seek an experienced estates project professional with a proven talent for collaboration and problem-solving. This is your chance to directly contribute to exceptional patient care by creating the facilities of the future.

Apply online
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9327-25-1143

Applications close: 14 December 2025

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10/12/2025

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Property and Space Utilisation Officer to join our Estates team. This is a vital, rewarding role supporting the effective management and strategic space planning of our Trust estate.

Key Responsibilities
Property Management: Manage property-related legal matters (leases, deeds) and ensure compliance.

Space Utilisation: Coordinate accommodation requests and drive efficient space planning across multiple sites.

Data & Strategy: Maintain accurate estate records and directly support the delivery of the Trust’s long-term Estates Strategy.

Stakeholder Liaison: Work collaboratively with staff and external parties across the Trust.

What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate has a strong interest in property management, excellent organisational and analytical skills, and the ability to interpret property data and legal documentation. Experience in coordinating space planning and managing property records is essential.

Why Join GHC?
This role offers variety, high responsibility, and the opportunity to make a direct contribution to strategic estates planning within the NHS. Join a close-knit, supportive team committed to delivering efficient and future-focused property solutions.

Apply online
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9327-25-1130

Applications close on 16 December

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