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
Gloucestershire Dad Defies Brain Tumour Diagnosis, Campaigns for Change Friday, May 9, 2025 glioblastoma braintumour cancer advocacy healthcare diagnosis treatment awareness gloucestershire resilience Richard Wellington, a father of two from Lydney, Gloucestershire, has defied the grim prognosis he received six years ago when diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain tumour. Despite being told he might … Read More
Hospital Chiefs Accused of Dishonesty and Misleading Public Amid Phlebotomist Pay Dispute Thursday, May 8, 2025 phlebotomists paydispute nhs jobevaluation strike gloucestershire union trustmanagement healthcare dispute Hospital chiefs at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are facing serious accusations of dishonesty and misleading the public amid an ongoing pay dispute involving phlebotomists. More than 20 staff members, … Read More
New Tool to Speed Up Cancer Diagnosis for Millions Sunday, May 4, 2025 cancer diagnosis technology nhs patients healthcare data treatment digital innovation The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that millions of cancer patients will benefit from faster diagnosis with the introduction of a new technology called Cancer 360 across the NHS. This innovative … Read More