Gloucestershire’s reablement care workers are considering strike action amid plans to transfer their roles to a private provider. These workers, who play a crucial role in helping individuals regain independence after …
Mothers in Gloucestershire have voiced feelings of dismissal and discrimination stemming from maternity care failings during pregnancy and childbirth. A profoundly troubling national investigation, published recently, exposes …
A serious failure in patient care at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been condemned as “unacceptable” after Dr. Christopher Elliot, a cancer patient, died from a bacterial infection contracted in his …
Concerns have emerged regarding the significant expense of securing the recently closed Great Western Court care facility in Gloucester, which could reach £520,000 annually while the building remains empty. Gloucestershire …
Gloucestershire County Council has approved plans to close Great Western Court, a care home on Millbrook Street in Gloucester, putting over 40 council jobs at risk. The decision comes as the care home, which has been vacant …
My father, Dr. Michael Moore, lived in Innsworth and received care through a mix of community services and oncology care in Cheltenham. Like many families in Gloucestershire, we believed he would have the support to die at …
Jane Barnard, 67, a care home worker in Gloucester, has been spared jail after accidentally administering the wrong medication to a resident, Derek Davies, 75, who later died. Barnard admitted to wilful neglect but was found …
A care home worker has admitted to neglecting a resident who died after she administered medication meant for another patient. Jane Barnard, 66, denies killing Derek Davies, 75, a resident at the care home where she was …
Stevie Davis, a resident of Stroud, faced a daunting challenge not only in surviving cancer but also in managing the aftermath of her treatment. Like many patients dealing with severe pain, she was prescribed co-codamol, an …
A hospice recently recognised by TV presenter Kate Garraway now finds itself confronting a serious financial crisis. Despite its valued role in providing compassionate end-of-life care, the charity has faced increasing …
Jeremy Clarkson has been giving fans an insight into life at Diddly Squat Farm, where he has recently taken on the responsibility of caring for Arya’s litter of puppies. Known for his larger-than-life personality, Clarkson …
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. According to a psychologist specializing in cognitive health, understanding the distinction is essential for accurate diagnosis …
Amid the ongoing healthcare strike, emergency nurse Sarah Thompson highlights the importance of recognizing critical symptoms that require immediate attention at Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments. With reduced hospital …
Longfield Community Hospice in Minchinhampton has been awarded the prestigious ‘Support for Family and Carers Award’ at the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards held in London on June 27. The accolade highlights the …
A woman from the Forest of Dean has been convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy and neglecting the welfare of several other animals in her care. Following an official warrant execution, animals were seized from …