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'Bonkers' Decision to Phase Out Fire Co-Responders Faces Criticism Friday, October 17, 2025 fire coresponders community firstresponders rural emergency healthcare safety response volunteers The decision to phase out fire co-responders in rural parts of the county has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue that this move, labeled as “bonkers” by some, could jeopardize emergency response times … Read More
South West Ambulance Chief Fails to Attend Crucial Meeting Friday, October 17, 2025 southwest ambulance leadership gloucestershire healthcare emergency service commitment management meeting The chief executive of South West Ambulance Service recently missed a vital meeting, sparking questions about the prioritization of Gloucestershire within the organization. Stakeholders have expressed concern over the … Read More
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Concerns Raised Over Temporary Closure of Cheltenham Birth Centre Potentially Becoming Permanent Thursday, October 16, 2025 cheltenham maternity healthcare birthcentre closure civicleaders hospital aveta community decisionmaking Local civic leaders have voiced worries that the temporary shutdown of Cheltenham’s Aveta Birth Centre might lead to a permanent closure. They fear that community concerns are being overlooked as hospital authorities continue … Read More
Alzheimer's Risk May Be Detected Years Before Symptoms Appear, New Study Finds Thursday, October 16, 2025 alzheimer's dementia neurology brain memory diagnosis research biomarkers prevention healthcare A recent study has revealed that signs of Alzheimer’s disease can be identified long before any noticeable symptoms develop. This progressive condition, which gradually impairs memory and cognitive functions, has … Read More