Emergency care centralised at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital during five-day doctors’ strike Wednesday, November 12, 2025 gloucestershire nhs emergency strike doctors healthcare safety industrialaction pay services In preparation for the upcoming industrial action by Resident Doctors, NHS Gloucestershire has announced temporary service changes to safeguard patient safety and maintain emergency care. From Friday, November 14 at 7am … Read More
Gloucestershire Suspends Home Births Due to Safety Concerns Friday, November 7, 2025 gloucestershire homebirth nhs maternity midwives safety staffing suspension healthcare trust Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced a two-week suspension of home birth services following safety concerns raised by its staff. This pause may be extended as the trust develops a new staffing model to … Read More
Cheltenham Maternity Unit Reopening Delayed Until Spring, Spark Concerns Friday, November 7, 2025 cheltenham maternity maternityservices avetabirthcentre nhs healthcare gloucestershire mp wilkinson healthpolicy Cheltenham’s maternity unit reopening faces further delays, with discussions now not scheduled to begin until next spring. This postponement has prompted concern from Max Wilkinson, the town’s Member of Parliament. The Aveta … Read More
NHS Urges Patients to Visit Pharmacies First for Seven Common Health Conditions Monday, November 3, 2025 nhs pharmacy healthcare gp prescription contraceptive treatment advice pharmacyfirst patientcare When you’re unwell, your instinct might be to book a GP appointment immediately, but that isn’t always necessary. The NHS is encouraging people to turn to their local pharmacies as a quick and convenient alternative for … Read More
Hospital Workers in Longest NHS Strike Approaching Nine Months of Industrial Action Sunday, November 2, 2025 nhs strike hospital phlebotomists gloucestershire cheltenham industrialaction healthcare workers pay Hospital workers, specifically phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital, are nearing nine months on strike, making it the longest industrial action recorded within the NHS. The strike began on … Read More
NHS Urges Parents to Take Immediate Action Amid Pneumonia Concerns Saturday, November 1, 2025 nhs parents pneumonia health children prevention warnings respiratory medicaladvice healthcare The NHS has issued a renewed call to parents, emphasizing the need for prompt action to safeguard children against pneumonia. With rising concerns over respiratory illnesses, the health service is urging families to complete … Read More