Press releases and statements

Building on the success of their first transplant games last year, the Gloucestershire team have won four gold medals, two silver and two bronze in Oxford at the weekend.

The Gloucestershire Cancer Prehabilitation Service will be temporarily suspended from 1 August 2025 due to ongoing staffing challenges and wider service pressures.

This industrial action by Resident Doctors, led by the British Medical Association (BMA), will take place from 7:00 am on Friday 25 July to 7:00 am on Wednesday 30 July 2025.

We are currently experiencing IT disruption, which is affecting some services at our hospitals.

Maggie began her nursing career in January 1975. Her colleagues organised a surprise celebration to mark her 50 years of service as an NHS nurse.

How are phlebotomy (blood samples) services affected by industrial action?

Some of this year's team share their stories ahead of the Games which begin 31 July - 3 August.

We're holding an information day on 20 March, in partnership with the Gloucestershire Kidney Patients' Association

At Gloucestershire Hospitals our Governors are crucial and valued partners, whose expertise, enthusiasm, challenge and support help to shape our Trust.

Resolving the Phlebotomy Industrial Action

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has reported a 2.4% reduction in carbon emissions for 2024-25 compared to the previous year- the equivalent to the annual energy use of around 2,500 homes.

Our vision aims to transform cancer care for thousands of patients.

Access to the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital will be via an alternative entrance from 23-27 June during daytime hours (8am - 4pm)

This year we will be holding our Annual Members' Meeting (AMM) in person and we would love for you to join us.

Patients, carers, families, friends and members of the public are invited to nominate a member of staff or a team who has gone the extra mile to provide outstanding care at Gloucestershire Hospitals

We are pleased to announce the official opening of our brand-new modular MRI unit at GRH

For many patients, a skin cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. At Gloucestershire Hospitals, the specialist team behind skin cancer care fully understands this and provides support that extends far beyond the clinical aspects of treatment.

We're proud to announce the release of our annual review, Proud to Care, covering the period from April 2024 to March 2025

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has invested in new technology to improve both the safety of midwives and the environment.

Carers Week is a nationwide awareness campaign that shines a light on the invaluable role of unpaid carers; those who provide essential support to family members or friends living with illness, disability, mental health conditions or age-related challenges.

We have launched a survey for teenagers and young adults with a long-term health condition, who have recently moved, or are due to move (transition) from Children's to Adult services.

The World Health Organisation has set a target to end Hepatitis C worldwide by 2030. To help achieve this goal, the NHS is offering free testing to those who might be at risk.

Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities. We particularly thank our amazing band of hospital volunteers.

Essential works at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) during week commencing 2 June impact entrances on the GRH site

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomes the ‘Good’ rating for Medical Services at Cheltenham General Hospital, following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in July 2024.

Every June, Dietitians Week celebrates the vital work of registered dietitians across the UK — the only qualified health professionals who assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at both individual and wider population levels.

We are holding a Quality Summit on 31 July 2025 at Sandford Education Centre, Cheltenham General Hospital to explore a number of issues identified through investigating hospital acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs).

It's Dementia Action Week and we're proud to announce a collaboration with Gloucestershire charity Mindsong to launch “Sounds of the Soul,” a music playlist designed to support the wellbeing of Muslim patients living with dementia.

The Endoscopy Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is celebrating the opening of its upgraded facilities, following the installation of state-of-the-art imaging technology, that will significantly enhance patient care.

We are proud to support Dementia Action Week 2025, running from 19–25 May, with this year’s national focus on promoting timely and accurate dementia diagnoses.

The Radiopharmacy facility at Cheltenham General is currently closed

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced child-friendly imaging technology to ease anxiety and improve the experience of young patients undergoing scans.

We're pleased to announce the arrival of a brand-new, state-of-the-art MRI scanner, marking a major upgrade in Cheltenham General Hospital's diagnostic imaging capabilities

Gloucestershire nurse, Matthew Stewart, has been given a prestigious Award of Merit at the Royal College of Nursing’s annual Congress in Liverpool.

Entry and exit via the Tower Block Entrance at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) will be via an alternative entrance from Thursday 15 May to Friday 16 May inclusive

Six Filipino nurses are celebrating their 25 years of service at the Trust.

The London Road Courtyard entrance area at GRH will be closed off from midnight Monday 5 May through to 7am Wednesday 7 May.

Experience of care week is an opportunity to show the breadth of the patient experience team, the services we offer to support our patients and their carers and how we respond to their feedback.

Update on Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) production

Entry and exit via the Tower Block Entrance at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) will be via an alternative entrance from Tuesday 29 April - Thursday 1 May inclusive

An exciting newly upgraded mobile cancer care unit ‘Helen’ officially launches in Gloucestershire on 15 April, continuing to bring life-saving cancer care closer to cancer patients across the county.

The London Road Courtyard entrance area at GRH will be closed off from midnight Tuesday 15 April through to midnight Wednesday 16 April.

Providing timely and appropriate care in the most suitable setting is essential for stroke patients’ long-term recovery.

Members of the public are being asked to avoid visiting certain wards at Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to help contain the spread of highly contagious winter illnesses such as Norovirus.

Gloucestershire’s innovative eye health team have been recognised for their excellent partnership working and creative use of technology for a project which is supporting joined up care closer to home and saving the NHS money.

Parents-to-be are being reminded of the importance of taking notice of baby’s movements during pregnancy, in a new campaign from Gloucestershire Local Maternity and Neonatal System.

We have a Cancer CNS workforce upwards of 80 staff across 13 different cancer specialties.

As part of enabling works for a new state-of the art MRI scanner at CGH, a crane will affect the College Road wing carpark and stairwell on Saturday 15 March and Saturday 22 March

Please help us to protect our patients and staff from highly contagious illnesses. Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting), as well as COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory infections are easily spread

On Saturday 1 March from 08:00 – 13:30, a crane will be lifting a new external AC condenser to the roof of the Chedworth Day Surgery Unit

Cheltenham General Hospital’s Oncology Centre continues its focus on excellence in cancer care with the installation of a state-of-the-art TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (Linac). The installation is just the beginning as the Medical Physics team is now in the process of commissioning the new Linac.

No Smoking Day is around the corner! This year’s No Smoking Day is on March 12 2025.

Improvement works at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in early March may cause some disruption to affected areas. Signage for alternative routes will be in place. This does not affect the main entrances and exits to the hospital.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has created a carers' charter to outline how the Trust and local community can work together as partners in delivering exceptional patient care.

National Apprenticeship Week is all about recognising the impact of apprenticeships and T-Level placements in shaping the future of healthcare.

The Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Cheltenham General Hospital moves to a newly refurbished location named Hatherley Ward on 5 February 2025.

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An expert multidisciplinary team at Cheltenham General Hospital has performed the first keyhole total pelvic exenteration in the South West region.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its delayed report on maternity services at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) following an unannounced inspection in March 2024.

The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging the public to only call 999 or attend the Emergency Departments in Gloucester or Cheltenham if it’s a life threatening condition or serious injury.

Some people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cold weather. With cold temperatures forecast, we can support our community by looking out for those who may struggle at home or face challenges getting out during this time

Asma Pandor, an Admiral Nurse renowned for her dedication to dementia care at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours for her outstanding services to nursing.

From 2 to 7 January 2025, works will be carried out at the London Road Courtyard entrance area at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You'll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.

Historically known as ‘General Surgery’, Gastrointestinal Surgery (GI) is a specialty that relates to conditions of the abdomen, specifically the digestive system or GI system. The GI surgical service line is split between two core specialties of Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) and Colorectal Surgery (CR).

This Christmas Eve marks a fresh chapter for Cheltenham General Hospital’s Medical Day Unit (MDU), as it opens in its new home on Oakley Ward, Centre Block, after relocating from its previous site near A&E.

In August 2021, a National Patient Safety Alert was issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for some Philips CPAP and CPAP-like devices.

Our biggest-ever awards event took place on Friday 29 November. Thank you to all the amazing shortlisted candidates and congratulations to this year's winners

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most significant global health challenges of our time, which is why we are supporting this awareness week this November

We were saddened to learn of the death of our former Lead Governor, Alan Thomas, who was a pivotal member of our governing body for many years.

At the NHS, we want our patients to have the best experience possible and having continuous patient feedback is crucial in helping us deliver what patients want and need.

Final deliveries of large specialist equipment for the Image Guided Interventional Surgery (IGIS) programme will take place over the next two weekends at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

We are holding a Quality Summit on 26 November 2024 at Sandford Education Centre, Cheltenham General Hospital to explore a number of issues identified through investigating patient falls.

Baby Loss Awareness week is being held this year between 9 and 15 October. As part of our contribution to the week, we are holding our annual Baby Remembrance Service.

This November, Ali Brown, a dedicated nurse from Gloucestershire Hospitals, will be travelling to Sierra Leone to provide vital voluntary aid with the Kambia District Foundation Charity. Having supported the charity for many years, Ali will now take her skills and experience directly into the field, helping to improve access to healthcare in one of the most underserved regions of the country.

This event took place at Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, on Thursday 10 October.

Due to essential works to replace hot water pipes, hot water will be unavailable throughout the main atrium block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, including the Children’s Centre, from 7:30am to 9pm on Sunday 29 September.

The Children’s Emergency Department at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital has been transformed into a vibrant and comforting space thanks to new jungle-themed artwork created by artist and illustrator Alice Humphreys.

Stoptober is coming! It’s never too late to quit smoking, and you will notice almost immediate improvements to your health when you stop.

The Research, Innovation, and Genomics department is hosting an Awareness Week at the end of September to showcase the Trust's pivotal role in research and innovation, which is essential for advancing healthcare practices and enhancing patient outcomes.

This Organ Donation Week (23rd – 29th September) NHS Blood and Transplant and Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust are celebrating the fact that the NHS Organ Donor Register has been saving lives for 30 years through the gift of organ donation.

On the 30th Anniversary of the Organ Donor Register, a Gloucestershire family have talked about the living legacy left by Adrienne Fry.

This September, NHS, local authorities, and healthcare organisations across the country are uniting to deliver crucial messages to parents through ICON Week 2024.

The completion of Theatres three and four marks a significant milestone in establishing a flagship service, Image Guided Interventional Surgery (IGIS), at our hospitals.

We are holding a Quality Summit on 11 November 2024 at Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to explore a number of issues identified through thematic analysis relating to the use and care of urinary catheters.

Parents and loved ones affected by baby loss now have a dedicated space for reflection and remembrance at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The new Forget-me-not Garden has officially opened, offering a calming environment for families to visit and find solace.

The NHS in the South West is today (5 September) celebrating the remarkable achievements of staff and teams who have won regional categories in the 2024 Parliamentary Awards, after being nominated by their local MPs. This includes a team from Gloucestershire who have won the Excellence in Urgent and Emergency Care Award.

We are proud to announce the launch of a new, dedicated website section designed specifically for patients undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), commonly known as chemotherapy.

In an important initiative aimed at providing comprehensive care to young people experiencing mental and emotional health challenges, Youth Workers from the Young Gloucestershire charity are now being integrated into the children's ward at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed the findings of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Adult Inpatient Survey and is determined to use the feedback to drive further improvements in patient experience and care.

Gloucestershire Hospitals is committed to excellence in cancer care, particularly in the realm of supporting patients undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). With a focus on patient comfort and well-being, the Oncology department continues to provide innovative techniques and services to alleviate some of the burdens associated with cancer treatment.

In their first games, the Gloucestershire team have triumphed with three silver medals and one bronze at the British Transplant Games in Nottingham this weekend.

As part of essential works for our Image Guided Interventional Surgery (IGIS) Hub at GRH, we are bringing in a large crane from Monday 5 August to Wednesday 7 August 2024.

In World Breastfeeding Week, we have lots of useful information on our website to support parents to give their baby the best start in life.

Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) being treated at Gloucestershire Hospitals now have the option to be treated with a new drug for the condition.

We are incredibly proud of all our competitors and their supporters attending our first entry to the British Transplant Games. Some of the team share their stories below.

Patients are now able to view Gloucestershire Hospitals appointment information and associated letters, as well as receive reminders in the NHS App.

The Gloucestershire health system undertook public consultation in 2020 and further engagement between 2022 and 2023 on shaping the future of our hospital services.

We're holding an information day on 26 September, in partnership with the Gloucestershire Kidney Patient Association

Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Tom Haswell from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital's Emergency Department marks a major milestone this week of 50 years' nursing service.

Cheltenham’s A&E will temporarily switch to a Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) from Wednesday 26 June to (and including) Monday 1 July - open from 8am to 8pm. It will be closed overnight. The A&E service will resume at 8am on Tuesday 2 July 2024.

Gloucestershire Hospitals has scooped a national award for its commitment to patients living with incurable blood cancer.

Members of the public are being asked not to visit relatives and friends on particular wards at our hospitals to help control cases of COVID-19 and contagious winter illnesses such as Norovirus.

We have improved the WiFi at our hospital sites for patients, visitors and colleagues

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published two reports for the Trust’s Children’s Centre and Emergency Department. They have also issued an enforcement notice on Maternity Services.

The Liver Specialist Team plays a vital role in the NHS, delivering comprehensive care to patients with liver diseases, and providing medical and emotional support throughout the treatment process. Since Debbie Durrant was appointed as the Trust’s first Liver Specialist Nurse in 2009, demand for the service has increased and we now have four specialist nurses at Gloucestershire Hospitals who manage a caseload of around 900 patients.

Information and support for anyone affected by infected blood

Gloucestershire Hospitals is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Alstone Urology Clinic, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance patient care and improve overall experience.

As of this morning (Tuesday 14 May), if you’re over the age of 18 you will be able to view your appointment letters and details in our brand new Patient Portal.

Immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) are being used to support a more interactive, collaborative and student-centred approach to learning at Gloucestershire Hospitals.

In April this year, a group of ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital travelled to Zambia at the request of Lufunda Lukama, an ENT surgeon working in the country.

Providing a positive experience of care matters to our teams. Feedback is so important in ensuring that we understand people's experiences of the care we provide.

Former Gloucestershire Occupational Therapist Sue Llewellyn completed her ‘London Marathon My Way’ at the finish line of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Sunday 21 April

On Earth Day on 22 April 2024, we are part of a One Gloucestershire campaign designed to promote the correct use of gloves, which are often worn unnecessarily

The SACT (chemotherapy) Outpatients service, which has been temporarily based on Prescott Ward at Cheltenham General Hospital will return to Avening Ward from Monday 15 April

From Wednesday 10 April, we are introducing a 12-week body camera trial in our Emergency Department (ED) in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital that aims to increase security and safety for patients, staff and the public.

HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of Stroud Hospitals League of Friends, visited the maternity unit at Stroud Hospital to meet mothers, babies and staff who benefit from the League's support.

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) has published their report following Inspection in December 2023 of the Trust’s Stroud Maternity Unit (SMU), which resulted in a rating of ‘Requires Improvement.’

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and Cheltenham MP, Alex Chalk, paid a special visit to Cheltenham General Hospital yesterday (Thursday 14 March) to see our new £17.2m dedicated surgical unit and two theatres.

Two South West Hospital Trusts have joined up with the regional Sight Loss Council to develop the first NHS audio guides for blind and visually impaired people. The new tools will help improve accessibility across hospitals in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bristol.

Gloucestershire Hospitals reaches a significant milestone this year as it celebrates a decade of groundbreaking advancements in the field of robotic urological surgery, which has helped revolutionise the landscape of healthcare. Over the past 10 years, the Trust has established itself as a pioneering hub for robotic-assisted surgeries.

To mark national No-Smoking Day on 13 March 2024, our Tobacco Free Team will be manning a stand in the Main Atrium at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH)

Overseas NHS Workers Day is a recognition of the extraordinary contribution that people who have migrated to the UK have made in the fight against COVID-19 and the diverse skills and experiences these individuals have brought to the NHS.

On Monday 4 March, Fracture Clinic (Fractures) at GRH will be relocating to its permanent location within the new emergency department (ED) building.

Professor Michael W L Gear, the foremost and most eminent Consultant Surgeon of his generation in Gloucestershire, died peacefully at home on Monday 29 January 2024

Cheltenham A&E will temporarily close from 8pm on Thursday 22 February to 8am on Thursday 29 February. No Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) service will be provided there during this period.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) published results of its national maternity survey on Friday 9 February.

In National Apprenticeship Week, congratulations to Emilie Burden and Hayley McNeil from our Acute Medicine Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team who recently completed their 3-year Level 7 Apprenticeship in Advanced Clinical Practice

From Friday 9 February at 5pm there will be no vehicular or pedestrian access to the Atrium at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital until Monday 12 February at 10am.

We're seeking nominations for people to serve as Governors to represent the views and interests of Trust members and the local community

Gloucestershire’s brand-new diagnostic centre opened its doors on Monday 5 February and is welcoming patients for diagnostic tests.

A BBC Panorama documentary on maternity will was broadcast on Monday 29 January 2024.

The Children's Emergency Department (ED) has now moved into its permanent home in the new Emergency Department at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH).

Healthcare Science Week is celebrated from 8 -17 March 2024, which is an an opportunity to promote the amazing work of healthcare scientists and highlight the difference they make to patients’ lives

Patients attending our Emergency Department (ED) at GRH can expect a degree of disruption on 17 January as we complete the latest set of moves as part of our site development programme

Deborah Lee steps down on 10 January after over 7 years in post as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), handing over the reins to new CEO Kevin McNamara.

Recent field safety notices provided by both ResMed and Phillips Healthcare concern the use of magnets on their CPAP therapy masks

The SACT (chemotherapy) Outpatients service based on Avening Ward at Cheltenham General Hospital will temporarily relocate to Prescott Ward from Monday 27 November,

Two services designed to support patients with cancer in Gloucestershire won their categories in the prestigious Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards

Letters from Gloucestershire Hospitals that meet the needs of every patient are now more easily available, thanks to a project led by our digital and patient experience teams

In October 2023, the Orthopaedic team at Cheltenham General Hospital performed the first meniscal transplants ever to take place in Gloucestershire. The treatment is to relieve knee pain in people who have had their meniscus (the shock absorber in the knee) removed following injury.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recognised improvements made at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals which are having a positive impact on patient care, a report shows.

On Tuesday 31 October, volunteers from Gloucestershire Hospitals were invited to a special event to honour them for their service. Those receiving the awards have amassed an amazing 550 years between them.

As part of a drive to help reduce waiting lists built up over the pandemic, we are contacting patients who have been waiting more than 40 weeks for treatment, to consider care at a different hospital or clinical setting where they could be seen sooner (*some clinical exclusions apply).

On Tuesday 24 October, Ward 6B is moving from the Tower Block to Gallery Wing at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

The first-ever AHP Showcase – People First event happened on 17 October 2023 at Sandford Education Centre at Cheltenham General Hospital.

Chief Allied Health Professional (AHP) and Physiotherapist Simon Lovett is passionate about putting our AHPs and AHP Support Workers at the heart of our organisation

Our Resuscitation (Resus) Department are holding a CPR-a-thon on 16 October in aid of Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity.

Baby Loss Awareness week is being held this year between 9 and 16 October. As part of our contribution to the week, we are holding our annual Baby Remembrance Service.

Friday 22 September 2023 saw the official opening of An Underwater Adventure, a large-scale public mural at the Children’s Centre at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Following the outcome of the trial of Lucy Letby, the thoughts of all at Gloucestershire Hospitals are with the families affected who have suffered such unimaginable pain and distress.

Every September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month raises awareness and understanding of blood cancers. This year, our cancer support workers are holding a series of events at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

A joint NHS community project in Gloucestershire to tackle health inequalities has been shortlisted for a national award.

The Trust is developing a new Membership Strategy and would welcome your involvement and feedback to help co-design the work we do.

Occupational Therapist Katy Williams talks about her mum Rhona's enduring gift and thanks colleagues for their kindness.

Gloucestershire Hospitals is rolling out a new digital system in maternity services

Following an open and competitive recruitment process, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin McNamara as our new Chief Executive.

Health bosses have reiterated their long-term commitment to maternity services at Cheltenham and Stroud following the extension of temporary changes helping to safeguard patient safety during labour and birth.

The first step on Khoboso's journey from the Chalbi Desert in Kenya to Gloucestershire was initiated by the kindness of a stranger

Friday 5 May 2023 is International Day of The Midwife when we celebrate our midwives and everything they do for our community

This new webinar series is intended to support and inform patients affected by cancer, as well as their families and friends

Deborah Lee, the Chief Executive of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has announced her decision to stand down after seven years in post.

In response to emerging concerns about the prolonged exposure to Entonox (Gas & Air) for staff working in our maternity services, we are changing the way that this will be used, effective immediately.

Gloucestershire Managed Services have announced the appointment of a new Chair, Kaye Law-Fox.

Maintenance work at the Women’s Centre on Saturday 25 March means that hot water will be unavailable from 8am – 5pm.

Disruption due to building work at GRH will affect vehicle access to the Main Atrium entrance over these dates

To mark National No-Smoking Day on 8 March 2023, Our Tobacco Free Team are manning stands in the Atrium and Women's Centre at GRH

We've developed a new set of Plaster Room web pages for patients, about plasters, splints, crutches and frames.

The JabVan at GRH is giving its final COVID vaccinations this Saturday 25 February

Disruption due to building work at GRH will affect vehicle access to the Main Atrium entrance

NHS organisations in Gloucestershire are calling on Allied Health Professionals and Healthcare Scientists to return to the profession they love

Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) is set to benefit from a £10.2m investment to build a new orthopaedic theatre and birthing unit.

This summary provides the latest update on Maternity Services provision in Gloucestershire following a recent review

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated haemodialysis services.

Maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals have been rated very positively among the 121 acute NHS trusts that took part in the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) 2022 National Maternity Survey.

A Stroud family received a special surprise this year when their healthy baby boy was born on Christmas Day at Stroud Maternity Unit.

As November comes to a close, this year we intend to use the days of advent to share positive reflections about a colleague or department at what can be a challenging time of year.

Health and care organisations in Gloucestershire continue to work together in making patients and their families more aware of the benefits of recovering at home, just as soon as they are well enough to leave hospital.

As part of our ongoing recruitment campaign, we have three exciting different opportunities for Registered Midwives to join our friendly and supportive team

Due to heavy snowfall over parts of the county, we are unable to facilitate home births today (11 December) and overnight.

Across Gloucestershire all NHS and care partners are working more closely than ever before to support patients and local communities through what we already know will be a very difficult winter.

Our hospitals are extremely busy at present and we are strongly urging people to only call 999 or visit the two Emergency Departments if it’s a life-threatening situation or a serious injury

Following assurances over our long-term commitment to the future of Stroud Maternity Unit (SMU), we would like to further clarify the position on postnatal beds and set out the next steps for reinstating this provision

The first of the new areas that will eventually come together to create a state-of-the-art Emergency Department at Gloucestershire Royal opened today (1 December).

From 28 November 2022, continuing building work at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is likely to cause significant disruption and possible queues around the GRH site for two weeks.

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital’s (GRH) Tower Block is set to benefit from a multi-million-pound facelift that will transform the city’s skyline.

Patients in Gloucestershire who are experiencing late side effects following radiotherapy treatment can now benefit from an important new service

Specially commissioned artwork for the new Gallery Ward 2 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital brings a sense of the peace of the natural world into the busy ward environment.

Gloria Hunniford is heading up a campaign to promote the delivery of localised NHS cancer treatment with the use of mobile cancer care units.

From 7/11/22, continuing building work at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is likely to cause significant disruption and possible queues around the GRH site.

A project that funded a Homelessness Specialist Nurse in the Emergency Departments (EDs) at Gloucestershire Hospitals has been recognised at the prestigious HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

Specialist Safeguarding Midwife Sally Unwin has been honoured for her work on the HOPE project, which creates connection boxes for women who are at risk of being separated from their baby at birth.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to our patients this winter.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is opening a new Smell Disorders and Allergy Clinic at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital next month (November). The consultant-led service will be the first time that patients can be seen at a dedicated, specialist smell clinic in the area.

A dedicated Gynaecology ward, together with a new Emergency Gynaecology Admissions Unit (GAU) has opened on Ward 9a at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH).

Kerb replacement and resurfacing works are taking place during week commencing 24/10/22 for 2 weeks, which affects patient vehicle access to the Atrium entrance and Emergency Department at GRH.

Latest on staffing challenges and the impact on maternity services at Stroud Maternity and Cheltenham Aveta

The JabVan at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital re-opened to the public to support the autumn 2022 COVID-19 Vaccination campaign and will be closing after 25 February 2023

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has downgraded the Trust’s overall rating from 'Good' to 'Requires Improvement' following a recent inspection.

We have launched a Prehabilitation service that offers pre-treatment support for patients with cancer.

Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy can have a devastating impact on families. Our specialist bereavement services provide compassionate support for families, both immediately after the loss of their baby and in the days and months beyond.

In Play in Hospital Week, find out what our Play Specialists do in a typical day

It’s not too late to support these amazing colleagues who are running the London Marathon this Sunday. Each of them is supporting a different but equally worthy charity. Good luck to all of them

Guidance about the requirement to wear masks at our hospitals varies from time to time depending on the levels of COVID-19 infections in our community. Masks are available at all our entrances and exits.

The NHS in Gloucestershire joins the rest of the country in sending our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

We were deeply sorry to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen yesterday. We offer our profound condolences to the Royal Family and to everyone for whom this news caused immense sadness.

To install critical infrastructure for the Emergency Department (ED) extension, we’re bringing in a large crane from 12 September that will be lifted over the front of the Atrium. Alternative access for drop-offs is available.

A Gloucestershire cricket club is hosting a match with a life-saving difference this week.

Work on a new Emergency Department (ED) at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) costing £17.3m remains on course for a spring opening next year.

The Emergency Department (ED) at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is beginning a partnership with volunteers from Gloucestershire branches of Samaritans this month.

Work on a new day surgery unit and two new theatres at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) costing £17.2m is progressing well with patients set to benefit as early as the new year.

Gloucestershire Hospitals has recorded its best-ever results in the recent Cancer Experience survey, with 49 out of 60 questions scoring equal to or greater than the national average response.

Patients at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) are today (Wednesday 3 August) benefitting from a new state-of-the-art 24-bedded ward costing £4.5m.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has downgraded the rating for maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to ‘Inadequate’ following an unannounced inspection

Do you want to do more to help make a difference at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals? Opportunities are now available to become a governor.

New figures out today reveal that there were 9 patients who donated their organs after death at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) last year, helping save or improve the lives of 19 people desperately in need of a transplant in the UK.

In response to extreme staffing pressures in midwifery and to ensure services remain safe, The Aveta Birth Unit at Cheltenham General Hospital will remain temporarily closed to new births with a further review due in the autumn.

The Trust has been made aware that a small batch of cervical screening (smear) tests from the very end of March did not arrive at the cytology laboratory for analysis.

Our hospitals thrive and excel on the dedication and commitment of our staff. This has been seen time and again during the pandemic and the continued sustained pressure in our Emergency Departments (EDs).

A new initiative to improve the experience of patients experiencing a mental health crisis launches this week in our Emergency Departments at Cheltenham and Gloucester

The next phase of involvement for the Fit for the Future programme is now underway. The engagement will listen to what matters to people in exploring ideas on how to organise several specialist health services over the medium to long term.

The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging people to keep healthy over the Easter break by planning in advance, taking some simple steps and thinking twice before heading to A&E or calling 999 when it’s not an emergency.

Patients on a waiting list at Gloucestershire Royal or Cheltenham General Hospitals are being contacted via text message or postal letter as part of our work to reduce the delays caused by the pandemic.

During this time when staffing is very challenging due to COVID-19 related sickness, it may be necessary for us to flex our maternity services and redeploy our midwives to alternative locations where they can provide safe, one-to-one care during your labour.

Joint statement from One Gloucestershire NHS partners – NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Patients at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals are benefiting from a £100m-plus cash injection just months after building work started.

The governors of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to announce the appointment of Deborah Evans as their new Chair, to succeed Peter Lachecki, who leaves us at the end of April after nearly 6 years’ service.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on patient care, particularly waiting times for planned operations, procedures, diagnostic tests and appointments. Good progress is being made in tackling these waiting times.

This is the 2022 appeal from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust Organ Donation Committee to help the county’s organ donation team.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published the National Maternity Survey for 2021. The survey results reveal the responses from women who had given birth during February 2021, during the third national lockdown.

February is LGBTQ+ history month, where diversity and inclusion is vital for performance, wellbeing, and making a meaningful difference to all colleagues.

In Race Equality Week, we celebrate the diversity of our employees, which extends to over 75 different nationalities. Race Equality Week is a UK-wide initiative that aims to unite organisations and individuals in taking tangible action to help address issues affecting ethnic minority (EM) employees.

We’re delighted to announce that the Aveta Birth Centre at Cheltenham General Hospital will be re-opening next week (Monday 7 February).

Click or Call First highlights the benefits of going online or calling first if your illness or injury is not life-threatening. There is a wide range of health services available.

For many of us the festive period is a time to be with family and friends, to relax and to have some well-deserved rest but for others it will be time spent at work

On Tuesday 23rd November, our Chief Executive, Deborah Lee received an Honorary Fellowship award from University of Gloucestershire in recognition of her career within the NHS, and her success in leading the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through very challenging times, including the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Although pressures have eased slightly in the last two days, our hospitals remain extremely busy

Young people in Gloucestershire are being offered the opportunity to gain valuable real-life experience when they participate in T-Level placements at county hospitals.

The latest COVID-19 vaccine booster study is to launch in Gloucestershire this month

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has today (3 November) launched its ambitious Green Plan.

Our acute hospitals at Cheltenham and Gloucester are extremely busy and an increasing number of in-patients with COVID-19 is adding to the pressure on services this week

Earlier this year, our Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O) team took steps to understand patients’ experiences of the Fracture Clinic service.

Peter Lachecki has announced that he will stand down from his role as Chair of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at the end of April 2022.

Bringing to life our Centres of Excellence vision with new SABR treatment for cancer patients

Gloucestershire Hospital launches a new TRiM management model, to help support the mental wellbeing of employees after experiencing traumatic events in the workplace.

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital has today (Monday 27 September) unveiled a new piece of specially commissioned floor-to-ceiling artwork in its A&E department as part of a focus on improving the experience of patients in mental health crisis.

Increasing rates of COVID infections in younger age groups means that from 6 August, we will require evidence of a negative test result within the last 24 hours

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is holding an open day across its two hospital sites on Wednesday (8 September) – giving the public an opportunity to meet clinicians and ask them how the £101m investment will improve care as we emerge from the pandemic.

Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department resumes its night-time nurse-led service on 30 June in line with plans to restore the service to its pre-pandemic status

Gloucestershire Hospitals has approved clear face masks, to help health and care workers to communicate with people with conditions such as hearing loss, autism and dementia throughout the pandemic.

Some media reports today incorrectly state that Gloucestershire Royal Hospital has been rated as ‘Requires Improvement’ by the CQC. Gloucestershire Royal Hospital continues to be rated as ‘Good’ by the CQC, however Urgent and Emergency Care has been changed to ‘Requires Improvement’ following a recent CQC inspection.

As part of our ongoing commemorations marking the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to remember the lives lost and reflect on the many changes that it has brought to all our lives.

Clinicians are welcoming the public back to Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department as part of a two-step plan to restore services as we emerge from the pandemic.

Saturday 29 May marked a year since we began offering serology testing for COVID-19 at our Chemical Pathology laboratory at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

There's a new way to book your first midwife appointment in Gloucestershire

A Medical Ophthalmologist from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been named as a finalist at the prestigious Royal College of Physicians’ (RCP) Excellence in Patient Care Awards.

We are delighted to announce the phased re-opening of Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department next month (June) in response to the continued reduction in community transmission of COVID-19 and low hospital admissions

Designated teams of midwives will care for women at all stages throughout their pregnancy, birth and in the early days following birth in a Continuity of Carer scheme being launched in Gloucestershire at the end of April.

The learning technology team at Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) has been named Learning and Development Team of the Year, at the fifth Our Health Heroes Awards, for their rapid delivery of an eLearning package that helped ensure more staff had the skills to care for people with respiratory problems, within days of the COVID-19 outbreak.

As part of our commemoration marking a year of COVID-19, we remembered the lives lost to the pandemic and thanked our colleagues for everything they did and continue to do.

As part of healthcare science week, Gloucestershire Hospitals is running a virtual Q&A, to showcase and celebrate the vital work of healthcare science and allied health professionals in our Trust.

Over 75% of apprentices at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust go on to find permanent work there, according to the latest figures.

From Monday 1 February, birth supporters will be offered rapid COVID-19 tests when they attend inpatient maternity services

The UK has left the EU and a trade deal has been announced. At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our key priority is to ensure the safety of patient care.

Our hospitals are and remain extremely busy and colleagues at both our hospitals have been working hard throughout the festive period to care for our patients

As we come to the end of 2020, we would like to personally thank each and every one of you for your outstanding dedication, in what has been one of the most difficult years we have ever experienced as an NHS trust.

Royal Visit: the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today paid a visit to our Covid-19 Vaccination Hub in support of the recent vaccination roll-out programme. This follows The Prince and The Duchess’s visit to the hospital in June, following the end of the first lockdown.

GPs and community NHS teams in some areas of the county will start COVID-19 vaccination of priority groups, for example the over 80s, from mid-week (pending vaccine delivery) with other areas following very soon.

Health and care leaders in Gloucestershire are urging people to approach the festive period with 'great caution' as they warn of rising hospital admissions and a potential third COVID-19 wave in January.

In pictures: view our photo gallery showing the COVID vaccination roll out in Gloucestershire

In Gloucestershire, the biggest and most highly anticipated immunisation campaign in history will begin at a hospital hub in Gloucester today before the scope of the programme is widened via an innovative community vaccination model.

The NHS will begin vaccinating patients against coronavirus at dozens of hospital hubs from this week at the start of the biggest immunisation programme in history.

Fit for the Future is part of the NHS in Gloucestershire’s vision for specialist hospital services at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals.

Gloucestershire Hospitals has appointed its first ever Admiral Nurse to help coordinate care and provide expert guidance for dementia patients, their carers and families.

Today the nursing and midwifery teams at Gloucestershire Hospitals take an important step in delivering a key component of our nursing and midwifery excellence programme. The establishment of our Nursing and Midwifery Excellence (NaME) Collective Leadership Council brings shared decision making to life.

Exciting plans to transform Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals as part of a £39.5m investment have taken a step forward after planning applications were submitted.

Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have today visited Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and met staff working in health and social care throughout the county.

In line with Government guidance, the NHS in Gloucestershire is asking hospital outpatients and visitors (who are not affected by current visiting restrictions) to plan ahead and have face coverings available for when they attend hospital from 15 June.

Temporary changes to services at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals will help ensure better and safer care for patients as we move into the next phase of the pandemic, clinicians have said.

DadPad is an information pack in digital form developed by dads, for dads to help fathers of all ages in Gloucestershire prepare for family life.

Staff at Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital are marking its Staff Advice and Support Hub’s first birthday today (Thursday 14 May) with a rainbow-themed day.

Gloucestershire Hospitals will be lighting up both hospital sites in a spectacular way this evening (12 May) in recognition of International Nurses Day and to coincide with the 200th birthday anniversary of Florence Nightingale.

Two thirds of COVID-19 patients who received intensive care at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals have been discharged.

This week is Dying Matters awareness week. The theme for this year’s Dying Matters week is 'Dying to be Heard', which aims to encourage people to listen to their loved ones if they want to talk about death.

Gloucestershire Hospitals will be lighting up its buildings in a spectacular way this evening (5 May 2020) to mark International Day of the Midwife.

The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging local people to continue to seek urgent medical help if they have symptoms of a potentially serious illness or health condition.

The NHS in Gloucestershire has today come together to launch the ‘Every Name a Person’ campaign.

In response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the NHS in Gloucestershire has taken a number of temporary measures to help ensure it can continue to provide safe patient care.

Deborah Lee, Chief Executive of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said:

Deborah Lee, Chief Executive of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said:

Deborah Lee, Chief Executive of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said:

From Monday 9 March until Saturday 14 March, Gloucestershire Hospitals will be celebrating its healthcare scientists and the role they play in making a difference to patients’ lives as part of national Healthcare Science Week.

As part of our work to achieve our vision of providing the Best Care for Everyone, we want to start a conversation with children and young people.

Eight out of 10 apprentices at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust go on to find permanent work there, according to the latest figures.

Focusing on health, information and choice in maternity care

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been chosen to pioneer a ground-breaking tissue donation initiative in England.

An independent Citizens’ Jury will meet for the first time on 20 January in Brockworth to begin its work and look at how specialist hospital services in Gloucestershire could develop in the future.

Scientists have developed a pioneering new technique that can detect and diagnose one of the most common types of cancer within seconds - using light.

Gloucestershire Maternity and Neonatal teams are taking part in the Maternal and Neonatal Health Safety Collaborative (MNHSC), to increase the number of babies discharged to a smoke-free home.

The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme has appointed a leading orthopaedic surgeon from the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to work as a clinical ambassador in its London hub.

Following media coverage today about the future of Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department, we are pleased to have had the support today of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in communicating our message that there are no proposals to close Cheltenham A&E.

An independently chaired Engagement Hearing will be held in public on Thursday 24 October 2019 offering people an opportunity to share their ideas and views on developing urgent and specialist hospital care in Gloucestershire in the future.

We want to say thank you to all our Allied Health Professionals for their dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.

NHS leaders in the county say they want Gloucestershire to be ‘at the leading edge of healthcare’ as they resume a public discussion on ideas for how community urgent care and specialist hospital services could be provided in the future.

Exciting new opportunities in research in Gloucestershire are being explored thanks to the launch of a new research arm of the county’s Integrated Care System (ICS).

We are launching a new initiative which enables us to demonstrate how we offer our patients, their families and our staff open, non-judgmental and inclusive care and support regardless of how people define themselves.

Find out more about learning disability needs of patients an acute setting

We have been named a Veteran Aware hospitals trust in recognition of our commitment to improving NHS care for veterans, reservists, members of the armed forces and their families.

New Hub supports staff through the pressures of work and modern life

We appeal to smokers to take their cigarettes well away from our buildings and grounds

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is taking the opportunity to highlight apprenticeship at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals throughout the week.

A better career starts here at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Make a difference and become a healthcare scientist! During Healthcare Science Week we are inviting year 11s and above to meet our teams, take a tour and take part in interactive sessions.

We are delighted to announce that the CQC has rated Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) as ‘GOOD’ overall, following a comprehensive inspection of services last autumn.

A new powerful county-wide campaign launches today highlighting the need to keep Gloucestershire’s two Accident and Emergency Departments clear for real emergencies.

We're reducing the reliance on external agency nurses through our virtual winter ward.

It has been agreed that the provision of X-ray services in Gloucestershire will be revised on an interim basis to ensure that the most specialist services can continue to be provided safely. The temporary changes are a response to the high levels of radiographer vacancies being experienced in Gloucestershire.

British actress Emma Samms MBE has officially launched a new cancer support service at GRH

S.H.E.D is a new group for fathers of babies who start their life at Gloucester’s neonatal unit

We are working with GlosFire this week to promote home fire safety

We are pleased to announce that Kier will be our partner for the £39.5m capital project

We were highlighted by NHS England earlier this year as one of the Trusts that has seen the greatest improvements in identifying and treating sepsis.

We are looking for volunteer hair dressers and nail technicians to help cancer patients

We're looking for people to join our experienced team of volunteer therapists

The Gloucestershire Chest Fund has kindly donated 6 non-invasive ventilators

Concerned about allergies? Why not come along to a support group?

You are invited to Gloucestershire’s first ever DiAthlete Event run by Gavin Griffiths

Where to turn if you’re struggling with becoming a parent

Over Easter, local charity ‘Feed the Hungry’ donated around 1,500 chocolate eggs for our inpatients, our volunteers and our staff.

Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals have been awarded £39.5m of capital funding to modernise hospital buildings, transform services and deliver even better patient care.

Our Chief Executive has been named one of the top 50 CEOs in the NHS in The Health Service Journal.

We are incredibly grateful to our staff for the continued commitment and professionalism that they’ve shown throughout the winter months.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) published has published the National Maternity Survey and the results reveal the responses from women who had given birth in February 2017.

We appeal to smokers to take their cigarettes well away from our buildings and grounds, and hope that they will consider others before they light up.

Six year old Thomas was the first patient at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to be part of Harvey’s Gang when he visited our pathology labs with his brother Lewis and mum Lorraine on 20th December.

Panto actors dressed in bright and colourful costumes brought some festive cheer to children at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Women suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can now be looked after as day cases following an innovative move by the Trust designed to improve patient experience.

We are looking for new volunteer massage therapists to add to the team working in our Oncology Centre at Cheltenham.

Visitors to our sites this week will notice eye-catching new signs requesting that patients refrain from smoking on our sites, including in the grounds.

A team of local hospital staff, led by their Chief Executive Deborah Lee, will face up to an epic army challenge on Exmoor this weekend to raise vital funds for local cancer patients.

We are currently working on a project looking at the experience of women using our maternity service.

An independent review into financial governance arrangements at our Trust has been published and shows that we are making good progress in returning the organisation to financial balance and ensuring that it is soundly governed.

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) inspection report has praised staff for their compassion, kindness and overriding commitment to patient care.

The Muslim Community in Gloucester has raised over £8000 for a new high-tech birthing bed for use in the Women’s Centre at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.