TWNS PCN

24/06/2025

Join Dr Jeremy Welch and respiratory nurses Lisa Healey and Anne Williams as they talk about all things asthma, from signs and symptoms to what to do in an asthma attack as well as top tips for living well with the condtion.

04/06/2025

🌬️ Managing Asthma: Join Us Live on Facebook! 🌬️
📅 Thursday 12th June | 🕕 6pm – 7pm

Do you or a loved one suffer from asthma? Got questions or concerns?
We’re hosting a special Facebook Live event all about asthma – and you’re invited!

Join Respiratory Nurses Lisa Healey & Anne Williams, along with Dr Jeremy Welch, as they dive into:
🔹 Signs & symptoms of asthma
🔹 Common triggers to watch for
🔹 What an asthma attack looks like – and what to do
🔹 Latest treatment protocols and self-care tips
🔹 PLUS a live Q&A – your chance to ask the experts!

👉 Head over to our page on 12th June at 6pm to tune in live!
Let’s take control of asthma – together. 💙

12/05/2025

There is a new informal patient-led Respiratory support group being set up the first session is Wednesday 14th May in Gloucester, then the 2nd Wednesday of every month
This is for patients to talk about their experiences, how they manage symptoms and sharing support, and is relevant for all respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, etc
Please see the following link which can be sent to patients who are interestedhttps://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/help/support-network/gloucester-aluk-support-group

Gloucester A+LUK Support Group

10/12/2024

04/11/2024

TONIGHT!!
****FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT**** Womens' Cancer
Mon 4th Nov - 6pm-7pm
Dr Madhavi Vellayan (Gynecology Consultant) & Dr Caroline Butler (Mythe Medical GP) will be discussing signs & symptoms of cervical, ovarian & endometrial cancer & answering any questions that you have.
- What are the signs?
- What should we worry about?
- What should we do?
- What screening tests are available?
Please do join us live via your surgery's page on 4th Nov at 6pm.
Please post any question you would like Dr Vellayan & Dr Butler to answer below.

22/10/2024

TONIGHT!!
****FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT**** -COPD ‘Stay Well’ in Winter
Tues 22nd October 6pm-7pm
*What is COPD?
*What are the symptoms?
*What is an exacerbation and what can/should I do?
*What can I do to help my COPD?
*Why is winter a tougher time for me?
Our Respiratory Champions and Specialist Nurses – Lisa Healey & Anne Williams, alongside Dr Jeremy Welch, will be talking through the questions above and are very happy to answer questions posted.
We invite all patients with COPD to join (anyone else is very welcome too!!)
Just visit our page at 6pm TONIGHT to join the session.

21/10/2024

Finished with your crutches or walking frame? Help us help others!

If you've recently used crutches or a walking frame and no longer need them, we’d love to have them back! ♻️ By returning your equipment, it can be cleaned, refurbished, and used again by other patients who need it. 🙌

You can easily drop them off at either site Gloucestershire Royal Hospital or Cheltenham General Hospital – just bring them straight to the Emergency Department (ED).

Your small act makes a big difference! 💙

For helpful tips on looking after your cast or crutches, check out our online plaster room with handy video guides: https://ow.ly/ulBR50TKH5C