NHS Free Flu Jabs: Who Qualifies and How to Get Vaccinated Friday, January 9, 2026 nhs flu coronavirus vaccination healthcare winter hospitalisation publichealth covid19 prevention New data from NHS England reveals a rise in winter viruses such as flu and Covid-19, prompting urgent calls for vaccination among at-risk groups. Despite an initial dip, hospitalisations from flu increased by 9% in the past … Read More
Concerns Raised Over New 3,000-Home Development Near Gloucestershire’s A417 Amid Traffic and Sustainability Fears Monday, December 29, 2025 housing development sustainability transport planning forestofdean glynchbrook publichealth environment infrastructure Plans to build a new town of 3,000 homes near the A417 in Gloucestershire have sparked worries that the area could become a “traffic corridor” with insufficient public transport options. Forest of Dean District Council is … Read More
Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Gloucestershire Following Canada Goose Death Thursday, December 18, 2025 birdflu gloucestershire h5n1 avianinfluenza tewkesbury canadagoose wildlife diseaseoutbreak publichealth defra An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in Gloucestershire after a Canada goose in Tewkesbury died due to the H5N1 strain of avian influenza. Tewkesbury Borough Council announced the discovery of the virus on their … Read More
King Charles Shares Cancer Recovery Update in National Broadcast Friday, December 12, 2025 kingcharles cancer recovery healthupdate cancerscreening standuptocancer royalfamily cancerawareness charity publichealth King Charles has recorded a heartfelt video message supporting the Stand Up To Cancer campaign, offering an update on his recovery and emphasizing the critical importance of cancer screening for early diagnosis. This … Read More
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
Gloucestershire Life Expectancy Map Highlights Regional Disparities for Newborns Thursday, December 11, 2025 gloucestershire lifeexpectancy healthdisparities ons demographics cotswold tewkesbury gloucester ukstatistics publichealth Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal significant variations in life expectancy across Gloucestershire, underscoring notable disparities between different districts. For babies born between 2022 … Read More