🚨 Our Emergency Departments are very busy today If it's not serious or life-threatening, please choose an alternative service. 📞 Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk 🏥 MIUs are open until 8pm: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/miius/ Thank you 💙
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💙 Content note: baby loss Small Footprints on our Hearts 💗💙 Join us for our annual Baby Remembrance Service, a time to reflect, remember and light a candle for babies who are no longer with us. 📅 9 October ⏰ 7pm 📍 St Luke's Church, GL53 7JJ
🚨 Our Emergency Departments are very busy today If it's not serious or life-threatening, please choose an alternative service. 📞 Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk 🏥 MIUs are open until 8pm: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/miius/ Thank you 💙
🚨 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/
Remember to order your repeat prescriptions ahead of this bank holiday - either via the NHS App 📲 or your GP surgery ☎️
🚨 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/
Today (30 June) the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation report, chaired by Baroness Amos, has been published. Read our response on our website: https://ow.ly/OYwK50ZiN8B
National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation Report published
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PLEASE SHARE ‼️ Our A&Es are extremely busy today and we need to focus on those patients most in need of our care. Unless it is a life-threatening emergency, please call 111 to have your need assessed and consider using Gloucestershire’s Minor Injury and Illness Units today.
Nominations are open for our Patient’s Choice Award 2026 🎇 Celebrate an individual or team at Gloucestershire Hospitals who has gone the extra mile for you, your loved ones or someone you care for in the last year. Nominate here: https://ow.ly/EZuu50Z9izT
Healthcare grows stronger when people share their skills and experience. Gloucestershire doctors recently volunteered at a healthcare camp in Benin, supporting patient care and working alongside local healthcare professionals. A positive example of collaboration, learning and service in action 💙
📱 Just tap the NHS App to easily request your repeat prescription. Remember there is a bank holiday coming up on May 25 so order your repeat prescription in good time.
🚑 Need care but it’s not life-threatening? Your local Minor Injury & Illness Units are here to help. Follow the link for their locations and what they can treat: https://ow.ly/SrOx50YGxWi #NHS111 #UrgentCare #Gloucestershire
🚑 Need care but it’s not life-threatening? Your local Minor Injury & Illness Units are here to help. Follow the link for their locations and what they can treat: https://ow.ly/SrOx50YGxWi #NHS111 #UrgentCare #Gloucestershire
If 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. ➡️ nhs.uk/111
If 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. ➡️ nhs.uk/111
We’ve updated our cancer services pages to make it easier to find clear, helpful information about treatments, care and what to expect. The changes were shaped by feedback from patients and patient groups. Thanks to everyone who’s shared their views 💙 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/cancer
Our GreenHand pathway is improving care for carpal tunnel syndrome 🌱 Suitable patients can be assessed and sometimes treated in one visit, with selected cases done same-day. 🌎 Fewer visits, faster care, lower carbon impact. Full story: https://ow.ly/wcRC50YNTnG #EarthDay2026 #GreenNHS
You know yourself or your loved one better than anyone. If you’re worried about a health condition getting worse while in hospital, please tell us. This can help us to detect deterioration early so we can take action to prevent more serious health problems.
📣 The national supply of bone cement is improving. 🔹We’re now rebooking the small number of operations postponed last week and no patient has lost their place in the queue. 🔹If you haven’t heard from us, please attend as planned. Thank you for your patience 💙
A national shortage of medical bone cement may affect some planned joint replacements. If your surgery is affected, we will contact you. If you don't hear from us, please attend as planned. We apologise for any disruption. 👉 Updates: https://ow.ly/1rFr50YiKht
📞 When you call any of our departments, including our PALS team, and leave a message, please give your full name, date of birth and phone number. This helps us find your details quickly and call you back as soon as possible. We want to help you, so please help us. 💙
📢 SACT Update Some patients may be asked to attend the Mobile Cancer Care Unit (MCCU) instead of Avening Ward at Cheltenham General for their appts. Same expert care and team but✅ easier parking ✅ shorter walks ✅ convenient drop-off. More: https://ow.ly/pjNb50YfiBw
🚨 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/
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 #MentalHealthMatters #SupportThisSeason
📍 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 — #ClickOrCallFirst 💙
Hilary has served the NHS for 53+ years, making her the longest-serving employee at Gloucestershire Hospitals! 💙From Student Nurse in 1972 to Senior Sister today, she’s an inspiration to patients and colleagues alike 👏 #NHSLegends
🚨 Our Emergency Departments are very busy today 🚨 If your condition isn’t serious or life-threatening, please help us by choosing an alternative service. For urgent advice and care follow this link: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/your-visit/urgent-advice-and-care/
📍 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 — #ClickOrCallFirst 💙
🚨 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/
Norovirus cases are currently rising in our community. The virus can spread very easily. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading. If you catch norovirus, stay at home and rest. ℹ️ http://nhs.uk/norovirus/