Gloucestershire Hospitals Introduce Face Mask Requirement to Combat Rising Respiratory Infections Thursday, December 11, 2025 gloucestershire hospitals facemasks respiratoryillness flu nhs infectioncontrol publichealth healthcare pandemic In response to a significant surge in flu cases and other respiratory illnesses nationwide, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has mandated the wearing of surgical face masks in crucial assessment areas at … Read More
Doctors’ Strike Warning Amid Sharp Rise in Flu Cases Thursday, December 11, 2025 strike nhs flu doctors bma healthcare hospital politics government industrialaction The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has issued a stark warning about the potential impact of a junior doctors' strike planned for Christmas, describing the risks as significantly greater than previous industrial actions. … Read More
When to See a Doctor for Flu Symptoms: Key Signs and Emergency Alerts Friday, December 5, 2025 flu symptoms healthcare emergency fever breathing chestpain doctor illness virus The flu is a common viral infection that many people can recover from with rest and self-care at home. However, some flu symptoms indicate a more serious condition and should prompt you to seek medical help immediately. You … Read More
Gloucester Carer Admits Responsibility for Resident's Death After Medication Error Wednesday, December 3, 2025 carehome medicationerror manslaughter morphine negligence gloucester trial eldercare responsibility healthcare A Gloucester care home worker who accidentally gave a resident the wrong medication feels “totally” responsible for his death, a court has been told. Jane Barnard, 66, denies the manslaughter of 75-year-old Derek … Read More
Parents Should Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Treating Child’s Earache, NHS Warns Sunday, November 30, 2025 nhs earache children earpain parents healthcare painrelief infections pharmacists advice The NHS is urging parents to follow important guidelines when their child suffers from an earache. While ear pain is common and typically not severe, it can be very painful and distressing for children. To avoid making the … Read More
Three Reasons Behind Six-Month Suspension of Home Births in Gloucestershire Saturday, November 22, 2025 homebirths maternity gloucestershire safety midwives healthcare staffing review closures birthcenter Hospital leaders in Gloucestershire have announced a six-month suspension of home births, citing three primary reasons for the decision amid ongoing challenges in maternity services. Initially, home births were temporarily … Read More