Former NHS Gloucestershire Chief Executive Mary Hutton Honoured with CBE in King’s New Year Honours Monday, December 29, 2025 nhs gloucestershire healthcare cbe integratedcare leadership community wellbeing health volunteering Mary Hutton, the former Chief Executive of NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, has been awarded the prestigious Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s New Year Honours. This accolade … Read More
£5m GP Surgery Development Begins in Tetbury with Turf Cutting Ceremony Wednesday, December 17, 2025 tetbury gp surgery healthcare construction nhs phoenix stonewood assura facilities Construction is now underway for a new £5 million GP surgery in Tetbury, following a traditional turf cutting ceremony that celebrated the start of the project. The facility will be located on land west of Worwell Farm and is … Read More
Flu 'Tidal Wave' Map Reveals Impact on Local Hospitals Across the UK Tuesday, December 16, 2025 flu influenza nhs hospitalisations h3n2 outbreak vaccination healthcare winter virus Health authorities are sounding the alarm over a “tidal wave of flu” that is dramatically increasing hospital admissions throughout the UK. An interactive NHS map now allows residents to see how severely their … Read More
Forest of Dean Council Enhances Fast-Track Home Adaptations for Rapidly Debilitating Conditions Tuesday, December 16, 2025 adaptations disability mnd council grants home healthcare policy accessibility support Forest of Dean District Council is stepping up its efforts to deliver fast-track home adaptations for individuals facing rapidly progressing and debilitating conditions like motor neurone disease (MND). Building on an already … Read More
Leading GP Urges Simple Steps and Mask-Wearing to Combat Rising Flu Cases Saturday, December 13, 2025 flu health immunity mask virus prevention healthcare children respiratory infection As flu cases surge across the UK, increasing by 55% in just one week, a leading GP is calling on the public to return to fundamental health practices to protect themselves. NHS data shows a sharp rise in influenza infections, … Read More
Commonly Prescribed Anticholinergic Drugs May Increase Dementia Risk by Up to 50%, UK Study Reveals Friday, December 12, 2025 dementia anticholinergic medication parkinsons bladder antidepressants research elderly healthcare risk New research from the University of Nottingham, supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), has found that long-term use of strong anticholinergic drugs may raise the risk of developing dementia by nearly … Read More