Anger Grows as Cheltenham Maternity Unit’s Temporary Closure Nears Fourth Year Friday, March 13, 2026 cheltenham maternity closure healthcare nhs birthcenter staffing safety gloucestershire hospital As the fourth anniversary of the temporary closure of the Aveta Birth Centre at Cheltenham General Hospital approaches, community anger is intensifying due to the continuing lack of a reopening date. The unit was closed in … Read More
Anger Grows as Cheltenham Maternity Unit’s Temporary Closure Nears Four Years Friday, March 13, 2026 cheltenham maternity closure healthcare staffing safety nhs gloucestershire birth services As the fourth anniversary of the temporary closure of the maternity unit at Cheltenham General Hospital approaches, frustration and anger are mounting among local residents. The Aveta birth centre was shuttered in 2022 due to … Read More
Tewkesbury Academy Teachers Strike Over Staff Bullying and Behaviour Concerns Thursday, March 5, 2026 tewkesbury strike teachers behaviour bullying staffing union education gloucestershire academy Teachers at Tewkesbury Academy in Gloucestershire have been on strike regularly for over a month, as tensions rise over allegations that some pupils are bullying staff. School leaders have expressed disappointment that … Read More
Pub Landlord Blames Budget for Price Hikes and Reduced Opening Hours Saturday, December 6, 2025 pub pricehike hospitality businessrates inflation staffing government budget sustainability smallbusinesses The landlord of The Ship Inn in Brimscombe, located in the Stroud Valleys, has announced significant price increases and reduced opening hours as necessary steps to keep the pub afloat amid rising costs following the recent … 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
Gloucestershire Suspends Home Births Due to Safety Concerns Friday, November 7, 2025 gloucestershire homebirth nhs maternity midwives safety staffing suspension healthcare trust Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced a two-week suspension of home birth services following safety concerns raised by its staff. This pause may be extended as the trust develops a new staffing model to … Read More