GP Receptionist in Gloucester Reveals Best Day to Book an Appointment Monday, June 16, 2025 gp receptionist appointments nhs healthcare medical booking advice patient communication Trying to secure a GP appointment can feel like a daily battle, especially when the clock edges closer to 8am and the phone lines open. Many believe that calling exactly at 8am is the key to success, leading to a flood of … Read More
Most Brits Delay Dementia Help, Mistaking Symptoms for Normal Ageing Saturday, June 14, 2025 dementia alzheimers diagnosis ageing symptoms healthcare survey uk awareness intervention Experts emphasize the critical need to recognize dementia symptoms that extend beyond normal ageing, as a recent Alzheimer’s Society survey found that 85% of Britons hesitate to seek medical advice promptly. Early … Read More
Hospital Staff Demand Meeting with CEO as Third Strike Looms Over Pay Dispute Monday, June 9, 2025 phlebotomy paydispute strike gloucestershire nhs unison kevinmcnamara healthcare labor staffrights Striking phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are urging chief executive Kevin McNamara to engage directly and resolve their ongoing pay dispute. Despite initiating contact with Mr. McNamara last … Read More
Gloucester MP Praises Major Investment Boosting GP Appointments and Upgrading NHS Facilities Monday, June 9, 2025 investment nhs gloucester healthcare gplistings hospital modernsation infrastructure safety education Gloucester MP Alex McIntyre has welcomed a significant government investment aimed at revitalising health services and expanding GP appointments across the city. The £102 million fund targets 1,000 GP surgeries nationwide, … Read More
How Friendship, Laughter, and Tea Are Transforming Lives for Women with Chronic Pain Sunday, June 8, 2025 chronicpain fibromyalgia support community mentalhealth wellbeing forestofdean fatigue friendship healthcare A group of women living with chronic pain and fatigue have confronted the isolation and loneliness that often accompany their conditions by creating supportive community groups across the Forest of Dean. Recognizing a gap in … Read More
'Spontaneous Parkinsonism' Often Linked to a Less-Discussed Form of Dementia Sunday, June 8, 2025 dementia lewybody parkinsonism neurology memory hallucinations movement symptoms healthcare rehabilitation Dementia affects more than 944,000 people in the UK, but not all types are the same. Dr. Kellyn Lee, CEO of The Dementia Care Hub, recently shed light on Lewy Body dementia, a less-discussed but significant form of the … Read More