Drug Deaths Decline in Gloucestershire While Reaching Record Highs Across England and Wales Sunday, October 26, 2025 drug deaths gloucestershire england wales opioids synthetic overdose publichealth poisoning Last year, Gloucestershire reported a decrease in drug-related deaths, offering a glimmer of hope amid a troubling national trend. Across England and Wales, however, the situation has dramatically worsened. The total number … Read More
Resurgence of Drug-Resistant Victorian Superbug in Gloucestershire Friday, October 24, 2025 superbug drugresistance gloucestershire cheltenham infection health antibiotics publichealth surveillance bacteria A drug-resistant strain of a notorious Victorian-era superbug is making a troubling comeback across much of Gloucestershire. Health officials have reported that the notification rate in Cheltenham has almost doubled, … Read More
New Health Check Questions Aim to Improve Care for Millions of Women Thursday, October 23, 2025 healthcare women healthcheck dhsc wellbeing prevention diagnosis publichealth policy assessment The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced the introduction of new questions in women’s routine health checks. This change is expected to enhance the quality of care for almost five million women across the … Read More
UKHSA Urges 12 Groups to Get Flu Jab as NHS Expands Access Monday, October 20, 2025 ukhsa flu vaccination nhs health immunization winter publichealth prevention riskgroups The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an important message urging 12 specific groups of people to receive their annual flu vaccination. This year, the NHS has expanded the flu jab program, making it accessible to … Read More
Hundreds of Overflowing Bins Reported in Gloucester Thursday, October 16, 2025 gloucester waste binoverflow citycouncil cleanliness publichealth rubbish environment community trashcollection Recent reports from residents in Gloucester have highlighted a growing problem with overflowing bins across the city. Many locals have expressed frustration over the buildup of rubbish in public spaces, raising concerns about … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Rough Sleeping and Public Defecation in Cheltenham Thursday, October 16, 2025 cheltenham homelessness roughsleeping publichealth tourism community sanitation support localgovernment visitors Cheltenham residents have expressed growing concern about the increasing number of rough sleepers in the town, alongside alarming reports of public defecation. Community members fear that these issues could tarnish the … Read More