Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals

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/

17/01/2026

If you need mental health support, you’re not alone — help is available 24/7.

📞 999 if life is at risk
📞 111 (option 2) for mental health crisis support
☎️ Samaritans: 116 123
📩 Text SHOUT to 85258

17/01/2026

Currently pregnant and thinking about preparing for birth?

Get ready to give birth with confidence!

The Real Birth Programme is a FREE online course to help you prepare for your baby's arrival.

🌍 Available in English, Welsh, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Urdu, Tamil & Arabic
💡 11 helpful modules to guide you every step of the way.
📱 Access via the BadgerNotes app, a QR code from your midwife, or this link: https://ow.ly/Z10I50T3hS2

17/01/2026

📍 Urgent care need but not life-threatening?
The Gloucester Health Access Centre at Quayside House (GL1 2TZ) is open today until 8pm
📞 Call 01452 336290 to check appointments.

Help us keep A&E free for emergencies — 💙

15/01/2026

Is your baby crying a lot? It can feel overwhelming—but you're not alone. Crying is normal, and it’s OK to take a moment for yourself. Keep baby safe, keep yourself safe.

Remember ICON:
I – Infant crying is normal and will pass
C – Comforting your baby can help, but not always
O – It’s OK to step away for a few minutes if baby is safe
N – Never shake or hurt a baby

Find support and advice here: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/our-services/services-we-offer/maternity/feeding-your-baby-info/support-feeding/

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14/01/2026

📞 Help us to help you!
When you call any of our departments, including our PALS team, and leave a message on an answerphone, please remember to include your full name, date of birth and phone number.

This helps us find your details quickly and get back to you as soon as possible.

We want to help you, so please help us by leaving all your details when you call. 💙

13/01/2026

💙 Celebrating a remarkable milestone! 💙
Hilary has reached an incredible landmark – over 53 years of service in the NHS, making her the longest-serving employee on record at Gloucestershire Hospitals. That’s more than five decades dedicated to patient care!

Hilary began her NHS journey in 1972 as a Student Nurse at the Cheltenham General Hospital School of Nursing. Since then, she has held a variety of roles across the NHS, adapting as healthcare evolved – from paper notes and starched uniforms to digital systems and modern technology. Today she continues to serve as Senior Sister in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at Cheltenham, bringing experience, professionalism and compassion to every shift.

Her colleagues describe her as a calm, steady and inspiring presence, supporting staff across generations and always putting patient safety first.

We are proud to celebrate Hilary’s extraordinary career and the impact she has had on patients, teams and the wider community 💙👏

13/01/2026

🚨 Our Emergency Departments are very busy today 🚨

If your condition isn’t serious or life-threatening, please help us by choosing an alternative service.

📞 Call 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk to be guided to the right care.

🏥 Minor Injuries Units across Gloucestershire are open until 8pm and may be able to see you more quickly. Parking is available. Find your nearest MIU: ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/miius

Thank you for your support 💙