Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Today is - if you’re struggling and need support, help is available.

Find out more about the support we provide or refer yourself online by visiting www.letstalkglos.nhs.uk

To self-refer, visit: www.letstalkglos.nhs.uk/refer-yourself or call: 0800 073 2200.

10/10/2025

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day! 💜🌍

Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. Being able to share openly with others can help us feel connected and less alone.

Why and how are you getting involved in ? Let us know in the comments!

For more about the day and some free tips on how to look out for your friends and family check out our website: http://bit.ly/46YKtIh

08/10/2025

The NHS in Gloucestershire has confirmed temporary service changes designed to test out the potential benefits of organising some services differently to improve patient care, experience and outcomes and increase efficiency. The changes relate to community theatres and community beds and will be monitored closely throughout.

You can read full details on our website using the link in the comments below.

08/10/2025

Will you take a moment to share your experience of mental health care? You may randomly be selected to take part in the 2025

Surveys are being sent to people who have used our mental health services. The survey is confidential, carried out by the Care Quality Commission and a dedicated Survey Coordination Centre at Picker. Your responses are not shared with our staff, so they will not see your answers.

Please take a moment to complete the survey - if you receive it - and help us make a positive difference to our care and services.

08/10/2025

Are you receiving support from a Recovery Team?

This friendly and relaxed course aims to help you understand the discharge process, acknowledge the range of emotions it might bring, feel empowered to move forward, and start exploring and planning for it.

Topics include:

• What is recovery?
• Different perspectives on discharge (clinical and lived experience)
• Psychology and emotions around change, endings and new beginnings
• Community support post discharge / understanding changes in services
• Wellbeing planning, including the importance of self-care, understanding your early warning signs and crisis planning
• Assertiveness and empowerment
• Managing practically (e.g. medication, routines, seeking support)

The course is co-facilitated by our Peer Support Workers, who have been through the process of discharge themselves.

Dates: Thursday 6 November – Thursday 11 December 2025
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: St Paul’s Medical Centre, 121, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4DP
Duration: 6 weeks (same day and time each week)

Closing date for applications: 16 October 2025

For further details and to check the inclusion criteria click on the link in the comments below 👇

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

08/10/2025

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.

This year's theme is 'Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies'. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health in times of global instability.

Read more here: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/articles/overwhelm-when-global-events-and-relentless-bad-news-become-too-much

For more on check out the Mental Health Foundation website: http://bit.ly/46YKtIh

Feeling overwhelmed by current events, no matter how big or small, can take a toll on our mental health. Read our blog to help cope with feelings of overwhelm.

07/10/2025

Our Minor Injury and Illness Units are at 6 locations across the county - Cinderford, Dursley (Vale), Stroud, Cirencester, Moreton in Marsh and Tewkesbury. They are open from 8am until 8pm daily (last walk in patients at 7.30pm) and staffed by specially trained emergency practitioners.

What they can treat:
👉sprains
👉simple fractures needing x-rays and plasters
👉simple wounds that may need suturing (stitches)
👉minor burns
👉emergency contraception
👉minor head injuries with no loss of consciousness
👉minor illness, earache, sore throat, etc.
👉skin problems such as rashes, bites, stings and infections
👉eye conditions including foreign bodies and conjunctivitis

What they cannot treat:
❌head injuries with loss of consciousness
❌alcohol-related problems
❌overdoses
❌complicated or serious injuries
❌major or long standing illnesses

We encourage patients who need to be seen in one of our MIIUs to contact NHS111 online or over the phone first of all.

If you have an ongoing health condition we advise you to book an appointment to see your GP.

For full details of our MIIUs and how to find them, visit:

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