Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

24/07/2025

Due to ongoing issues with some national mobile network providers, we are aware that some people awaiting call backs from health services such as 111 and community/district nursing may not be able to receive calls.

If you have been waiting for a call for some time and need help, please re-contact the service you originally contacted.

You can also use NHS 111 online (see link in comments) to get clinical advice.

If your condition has deteriorated and you are now in a life-threatening situation, please ring 999.

24/07/2025

Please be aware that mobile phone network issues are impacting on many services, including our own. We may be unable to contact some of our patients via mobile phone, so if you are expecting a call back this may be delayed. Please note the message below from our ambulance colleagues.

🚨Please see the below message regarding ongoing issues with some mobile phone providers, and the impact it is having on calling #999 🔽

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24/07/2025

24/07/2025

We're recruiting Rehabilitation Assistants across the county.

To explain what the role involves and how rewarding it can be, we've asked some of our colleagues to share their experiences.

Today it's Vicki who works as a Senior Reablement Assistant in Tewkesbury and the Forest of Dean.

👉How long have you been in the role?
Two and a half years.

👉What do you do in a typical day?
I carry out new patient visits so will be the first person they see from the trust after arriving home from hospital. I then carry out risk assessments and explain what our service offers. Some patients may require support/advice or help with medications which I can help put in place. I also over see the team of Rehab Assistants and am on hand to support them through our shifts. I then gather feedback to communicate to the next team coming on shift whilst working and communicating with other health professionals to create a pathway of care and support for each individual.

👉What is the best thing about your job?
Working within a positive team who all enjoy rehabilitating patients to enable them to lead independent lives.

👉Why should people consider applying to work in the service? Working within the service has many benefits, no two days are the same, it is very rewarding watching patients regain independence and going on to lead full lives. The team and managers are all very understanding and offer great support.

If this sounds like the role for you, read the full details and apply in the link in the comments below. 👇

24/07/2025

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24/07/2025

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24/07/2025

The Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) at Vale Hospital, near Dursley, is temporarily closed until 8am on Tuesday 29 July 2025.

This is so that colleagues can be redeployed to other Minor Injury and Illness Units where there is greater demand for services during a period of pressure within the county’s local healthcare services.

Anyone who was planning to attend Vale MIIU or needs urgent medical support in that area should contact NHS111, visit another local Minor Injury and Illness Unit or if you have a life threatening emergency call 999.

Other Minor Injury and Illness Units remain open as normal, and they are in Stroud, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Moreton and Cinderford. Full addresses can be found on our website.

The units are open 8am to 8pm, taking their last walk-in patient at 7.30pm. To avoid waiting, please call 111 in advance to get clinical advice.

23/07/2025

Did you know you can seek urgent help with your mental health via NHS111? Dial 111 and select option '2' or visit 111 online.

If someone's life is at risk, always call 999.

23/07/2025

Do you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go?

Use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.

Call, go online or use the NHS app.

23/07/2025

We provide mental health, physical health or learning disability services.
We’re currently writing our Big Plan for the next 3-5 years.
Please take the time to take a look at some questions and let us know what you’d like us to focus on by taking part in a short survey.
The survey link will be in the comments.

23/07/2025

The Gloucestershire Immunisation Administration team is looking for a well-organised, flexible and highly-motivated senior administrator(s) to join them.

This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) is both varied and challenging. The successful candidate will be conscientious, with the ability to work under pressure, plan and coordinate a demanding workload to meet strict deadlines. The nature of the role requires accuracy, sensitivity and confidentiality.

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit the link in the comments below. 👇