Paul Hodgkinson Chosen as Liberal Democrat Candidate for North Cotswolds Sunday, November 16, 2025 politics libdem cotswolds elections gloucestershire hodgkinson northcotswold campaign community healthcare Paul Hodgkinson, a prominent figure in Gloucestershire local government, has been selected once again as the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the North Cotswolds constituency. Serving as a cabinet member at Shire … Read More
Keir Starmer Urges Listening to Mums as Aveta Birth Centre Remains Closed Sunday, November 16, 2025 maternity cheltenham aveta closure midwives nhs healthcare starmer safety birthcenter Prime Minister Keir Starmer has emphasised the importance of hearing and understanding mothers in Cheltenham, where the Aveta Birth Centre at Cheltenham General Hospital remains closed. The facility, which has not offered … Read More
Scientists Develop Rapid Blood Test to Accelerate Heart Attack Diagnosis Friday, November 14, 2025 heart attack emergency cardiology troponin bloodtest diagnosis patientcare nhs healthcare New research, supported by the British Heart Foundation, has led to the development of a rapid blood test that can identify whether someone is experiencing a heart attack in just 20 minutes. Traditionally, when patients … Read More
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