Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals

30/07/2025

📢 Service Update – A&E at CGH
Following the conclusion of BMA industrial action at 7am today, our A&E department at Cheltenham General Hospital has reverted to normal opening hours:

✅ Full A&E service during the day 8am - 8pm
✅ Nurse-led walk-in service overnight 8pm to 8am

Thank you for your understanding and support during the strike action.

Please remember that clicking 111.nhs.uk or calling 111 is the best way to have your need assessed as they will direct you to the right service.

29/07/2025

REMINDER: Cheltenham General Hospital's A&E is closed overnight tonight

❗Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E is operating as a Minor Injuries and Illness Unit (MIIU) during the BMA industrial action

⏰Opening times during this period will be 8am – 8pm.
⏰It will be closed overnight from 8pm - 8am

Emergency care is centred at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Click https://111.nhs.uk/ or call 111 for advice.

Details at www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

29/07/2025

Please be aware that roadworks starting tomorrow evening will affect access to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. If you are coming to the hospital during the road closure times (8pm-7am) please plan your journey in advance where possible to avoid delays.

B4063 London Road . Carriageway resurfacing. Works happening 30th July - 15th August (Excl W/Ends). A road closure will be in place 20:00 to 07:00 https://orlo.uk/0p1yl

28/07/2025

REMINDER: Cheltenham General Hospital's A&E is closed overnight tonight

❗Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E is operating as a Minor Injuries and Illness Unit (MIIU) during the national BMA industrial action

⏰Opening times during this period will be 8am – 8pm.
⏰It will be closed overnight from 8pm - 8am

Emergency care is centred at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Click https://111.nhs.uk/ or call 111 for advice.

Details at www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

28/07/2025

Pregnancy Self-Referral/Registration

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.

27/07/2025

⚠️ REMINDER: Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E is Closed Overnight Tonight

Due to national industrial action by the British Medical Association (BMA), Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E is currently operating with temporary changes to support safe care.

❗The department is open daily from 8am to 8pm as a Minor Injuries & Illness Unit (MIIU)
🌙 It is closed overnight from 8pm to 8am

Emergency care is being provided at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where teams are working together to ensure patient safety during this period of national disruption.

💻 Need urgent care but not sure where to go?
Visit https://111.nhs.uk or call 111 for advice.

ℹ️ More details at https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

27/07/2025

📢 Important Notice: Blood Test Disruption this week

Due to industrial action by phlebotomists (staff who take blood samples), there will be no routine blood tests in some outpatient areas this coming week.

🚫 No routine blood tests will take place at: West Block Outpatients, Cheltenham General Hospital; Gloucester Quayside Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC); Edward Jenner Unit, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Some exceptions apply, please see our website for details: 👉 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/industrial-action

If your clinic needs a blood sample, we’ll either:
✔️ Take it during your appointment,
🔁 Or book you back in for a later date
You can also walk in for a test after the action ends.

💉 Emergency and urgent care services will continue taking bloods as normal.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
More info here 👉 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/industrial-action

27/07/2025

⚠️ Cheltenham A&E – Temporary Changes Continue Due to National Industrial Action

As part of national industrial action by the British Medical Association (BMA), temporary changes remain in place at Cheltenham A&E to help maintain patient safety and ensure the best use of clinical teams.

🏥 Cheltenham A&E Update:

➡️ The department is open daily from 8am to 8pm as a Minor Injuries & Illness Unit (MIIU)
🌙 Overnight (8pm–8am): The department is closed

These local changes allow our emergency care teams to work together at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, ensuring safe and effective care during this period of national disruption.

🚨 When to Use Emergency Services:

Please only attend Emergency Departments if your condition is serious or life-threatening.

📅 Planned Appointments:

All planned operations, outpatient clinics and procedures are going ahead unless we contact you directly.

👥 Patient Visiting:

Visiting is not affected and continues as normal.

💻 Need Urgent Care but Not Sure Where to Go?

Visit https://111.nhs.uk or call 111 for advice. The 111 team can help you find the right care and book into local NHS services if needed.

🙏 Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

27/07/2025

🚨Urgent care need but not life-threatening?

If you need urgent medical help but are unsure where to go, use NHS 111 to be assessed and directed to the right care. You can call, go online or use the NHS App.

👉 Community Minor Injury & Illness Units can treat you or your child in a calm environment, with free parking available. Patients are seen promptly based on their needs. Open 8am–8pm daily – book via NHS 111. Find their locations here: https://ow.ly/GEHO50Wv6vw

👉 The GP-led Gloucester Health Access Centre at Quayside House (GL1 2TZ) is open today. Call 01452 336290 to check appointment availability

☎️ Need mental health support? Call NHS 111 and select ‘option 2’, or access a range of telephone helplines and online resources for guidance and support.

26/07/2025

Don't forget the GP-led Gloucester Health Access Centre at Quayside House (GL1 2TZ) is open this weekend.
Saturday: 8am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Ring in advance on 01452 336290 to check appointment availability.