Doctors Dismissed My Pain for 11 Years – Now I Have an Incurable Condition Sunday, May 18, 2025 endometriosis pain diagnosis womenshealth gynaecology nhs healthcare misdiagnosis waitinglists excision For over a decade, I was told my pain was all in my head. At 16, I first reported troubling symptoms to my GP, only to be dismissed and told I’d “grow out of it.” Multiple doctors attributed my suffering to … Read More
MS Sufferer Urges Support for Assisted Dying Bill, Calling It ‘Shortening Death, Not Life’ Friday, May 16, 2025 assisteddying multiple sclerosis legislation endoflife palliativecare healthcare patientrights medicine ethics parliament Anne Jappie, a 65-year-old woman living with multiple sclerosis (MS), has voiced her support for the assisted dying bill currently under consideration by Parliament. Highlighting the profound distinction between ending life … Read More
Gloucestershire Hospitals Report £6 Per Hour Gender Pay Gap Driven by Medical Roles and Bonuses Tuesday, May 13, 2025 genderpaygap paydisparity gloucestershire hospitals medicalstaff bonuses equality consultants healthcare women At Gloucestershire hospitals, men earn on average £6 more per hour than women, a gap primarily attributed to medical and dental roles and the distribution of excellence in care bonuses. Male medical staff have predominantly … Read More
Hospital Trials Virtual Reality Escapes to Local Landmarks for Patient Well-being Sunday, May 11, 2025 virtualreality healthcare wellbeing gloucestershire patientcare vrtherapy hospital recovery innovation community Patients facing extended hospital stays in Gloucestershire are now able to virtually visit iconic local sites like Gloucester Cathedral, Puzzlewood, and Symonds Yat, or immerse themselves in a rugby match experience—all … Read More
Spike in Gloucestershire Stillbirths and Maternal Death Triggers In-Depth Investigations Sunday, May 11, 2025 stillbirths maternal investigation antenatal midwifery gloucestershire patient-safety neonatal mbrace healthcare A recent surge in stillbirths, along with a maternal death linked to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has prompted comprehensive investigations to ensure patient safety and care quality. Between September and … Read More
Push to Halve Senior Health Board Roles as Gloucestershire Plans to Merge with Neighboring Counties Friday, May 9, 2025 gloucestershire healthcare integratedcare icb nhs restructure mergers cuts leadership healthservices Gloucestershire’s health authorities are preparing for significant changes that could reduce non-clinical staff roles amid plans to merge with neighboring counties. A national framework has been introduced outlining how … Read More