Nominations are open for our Patient’s Choice Award 2026 🎇 Celebrate an individual or team at Gloucestershire Hospitals who has gone the extra mile for you, your loved ones or someone you care for in the last year. Nominate here: https://ow.ly/EZuu50Z9izT

Healthcare grows stronger when people share their skills and experience. Gloucestershire doctors recently volunteered at a healthcare camp in Benin, supporting patient care and working alongside local healthcare professionals. A positive example of collaboration, learning and service in action 💙

📱 Just tap the NHS App to easily request your repeat prescription. Remember there is a bank holiday coming up on May 25 so order your repeat prescription in good time.

🚑 Need care but it’s not life-threatening? Your local Minor Injury & Illness Units are here to help. Follow the link for their locations and what they can treat: https://ow.ly/SrOx50YGxWi #NHS111 #UrgentCare #Gloucestershire

🚑 Need care but it’s not life-threatening? Your local Minor Injury & Illness Units are here to help. Follow the link for their locations and what they can treat: https://ow.ly/SrOx50YGxWi #NHS111 #UrgentCare #Gloucestershire

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/111

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/111

We’ve updated our cancer services pages to make it easier to find clear, helpful information about treatments, care and what to expect. The changes were shaped by feedback from patients and patient groups. Thanks to everyone who’s shared their views 💙 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/cancer

Our GreenHand pathway is improving care for carpal tunnel syndrome 🌱 Suitable patients can be assessed and sometimes treated in one visit, with selected cases done same-day. 🌎 Fewer visits, faster care, lower carbon impact. Full story: https://ow.ly/wcRC50YNTnG #EarthDay2026 #GreenNHS

You know yourself or your loved one better than anyone. If you’re worried about a health condition getting worse while in hospital, please tell us. This can help us to detect deterioration early so we can take action to prevent more serious health problems.

📣 The national supply of bone cement is improving. 🔹We’re now rebooking the small number of operations postponed last week and no patient has lost their place in the queue. 🔹If you haven’t heard from us, please attend as planned. Thank you for your patience 💙

A national shortage of medical bone cement may affect some planned joint replacements. If your surgery is affected, we will contact you. If you don't hear from us, please attend as planned. We apologise for any disruption. 👉 Updates: https://ow.ly/1rFr50YiKht

📞 When you call any of our departments, including our PALS team, and leave a message, please give your full name, date of birth and phone number. This helps us find your details quickly and call you back as soon as possible. We want to help you, so please help us. 💙

📢 SACT Update Some patients may be asked to attend the Mobile Cancer Care Unit (MCCU) instead of Avening Ward at Cheltenham General for their appts. Same expert care and team but✅ easier parking ✅ shorter walks ✅ convenient drop-off. More: https://ow.ly/pjNb50YfiBw

🚨 Do you have an urgent, non-life-threatening care need? Think NHS 111 first. Call, go online, or use the NHS App to be assessed and directed to the right care. Let’s keep A&E for emergencies. 💙 👉 https://111.nhs.uk/

If you need mental health support, you’re not alone — help is available 24/7. 📞 999 if life is at risk 📞 111 (option 2) for mental health crisis support ☎️ Samaritans: 116 123 📩 Text SHOUT to 85258 #MentalHealthMatters #SupportThisSeason

📍 Urgent care need but not life-threatening? The Gloucester Health Access Centre at Quayside House (GL1 2TZ) is open today until 8pm 📞 Call 01452 336290 to check appointments. Help us keep A&E free for emergencies — #ClickOrCallFirst 💙

Hilary has served the NHS for 53+ years, making her the longest-serving employee at Gloucestershire Hospitals! 💙From Student Nurse in 1972 to Senior Sister today, she’s an inspiration to patients and colleagues alike 👏 #NHSLegends

🚨 Our Emergency Departments are very busy today 🚨 If your condition isn’t serious or life-threatening, please help us by choosing an alternative service. For urgent advice and care follow this link: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/your-visit/urgent-advice-and-care/

📍 Urgent care need but not life-threatening? The Gloucester Health Access Centre at Quayside House (GL1 2TZ) is open today until 8pm 📞 Call 01452 336290 to check appointments. Help us keep A&E free for emergencies — #ClickOrCallFirst 💙

🚨 Do you have an urgent, non-life-threatening care need? Think NHS 111 first. Call, go online, or use the NHS App to be assessed and directed to the right care. Let’s keep A&E for emergencies. 💙 👉 https://111.nhs.uk/

Norovirus cases are currently rising in our community. The virus can spread very easily. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading. If you catch norovirus, stay at home and rest. ℹ️ http://nhs.uk/norovirus/

#TheresNoPlaceLikeHome this festive season 🏠 Home is often the best place to recover. A familiar bed, a good night’s sleep and a little help can make all the difference. Find support for coming home from hospital 👉 https://ow.ly/eXtI50XKthb

🚨 Feeling unwell with flu or norovirus? Please don’t visit our hospitals until you’re symptom-free. 🤒 Urgent visit? Call the ward/department first. 🧼 Wash hands with soap & water. ☎️ Need advice? Call 111 . More info: https://ow.ly/oA7y50XLwuZ 💙 Stay safe!

⏳ If we have contacted you about your follow-up care, please respond within 28 days. Your reply helps us decide the next step: ✅ Follow-up appointment ✅ Patient-Initiated Follow-Up pathway ✅ Discharge 💬 Questions 📞 0300 422 6724 📧 [email protected]

#TheresNoPlaceLikeHome this festive season 🏠 Home is often the best place to recover. A familiar bed, a good night’s sleep and a little help can make all the difference. Find support for coming home from hospital 👉 https://ow.ly/eXtI50XKthb

📢 Now that BMA industrial action has ended, A&E at Cheltenham General Hospital is back to normal hours: ✅ Full A&E by day 8am - 8pm ✅ Nurse-led walk-in overnight 8pm - 8am Thank you for your understanding

🚨 Feeling unwell with flu or norovirus? Please don’t visit our hospitals until you’re symptom-free. 🤒 Urgent visit? Call the ward/department first. 🧼 Wash hands with soap & water. ☎️ Need advice? Call 111. More info: https://ow.ly/Kp4650XATAB 💙 Stay safe!

🚨 REMINDER: Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E is closed overnight. During BMA industrial action, it’s operating as an MIIU open 8am–8pm only. 🏥 Emergency care is at Gloucestershire Royal 📞 Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 for advice. More 👉 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

⚠️ REMINDER: Cheltenham A&E hours are changing during industrial action (Weds 17 - Mon 22 Dec) ❗Open as Minor Injuries Unit by day, closed overnight. 🚑 999 & NHS 111 running as normal. Details 👉 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

⚠️ Cheltenham A&E hours are changing during industrial action (Weds 17 - Mon 22 Dec) Open as Minor Injuries Unit by day, CLOSED overnight. 🕗 Normal service resumes Monday 22 December 🚑 999 & NHS 111 running as normal. Details 👉 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

#Flu is spreading now. Anyone with symptoms should avoid contact with others, especially those who are more vulnerable to serious illness. Know the steps you can take to reduce transmission and protect those around you.

⚠️ Cheltenham A&E hours are changing during industrial action (Weds 17–Mon 22 Dec). From Weds 17: open as Minor Injuries Unit by day, closed overnight. 🚑 999 & NHS 111 running as normal. Details 👉 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

Hospitals like GRH and CGH are vital for treatment - but recovery often starts at home. Help someone settle in after discharge: 🛏️ Prep their bedroom 🛒 Stock the fridge 📞 Stay in touch #TheresNoPlaceLikeHome 🔗https://ow.ly/mGUH50XmvOf

🚨 Feeling unwell with flu or norovirus? Please don’t visit our hospitals until you’re symptom-free. 🤒 Urgent visit? Call the ward/department first. 🧼 Wash hands with soap & water. ☎️ Need advice? Call 111. More info: https://ow.ly/Kp4650XATAB 💙 Stay safe!

🚨 Our Emergency Departments are very busy today 🚨 If it’s not serious or life-threatening, please use an alternative service. 📞 Click or call 111 🏥 MIUs open until 8pm and may see you sooner: https://ow.ly/mOh250XA9rr Thank you for your support 💙

As part of #16DaysOfAction, we’re supporting local events you can join 🎟️ including a film on honour-based violence & bystander training: https://ow.ly/niK450XA2FF#16DaysOfAction If you need support, the 24/7 National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247 💜

💙 Cheltenham General is lighting up blue tonight for the final day of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week. #WAAW highlights the global threat of AMR and this year’s theme urges action to stop the spread of drug-resistant infections. #WAAW #AMR #BlueForAMR

💜 Lighting Cheltenham General purple for #WorldPancreaticCancerDay. We stand with everyone affected by pancreatic cancer — and with all who’ve lost loved ones 💜 👉 Symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pancreatic-cancer/symptoms/#WorldPancreaticCancerDay#PancreaticCancerAwareness

📢 Now that BMA industrial action has ended, A&E at Cheltenham General Hospital is back to normal hours: ✅ Full A&E by day 8am - 8pm ✅ Nurse-led walk-in overnight 8pm - 8am Thank you for your understanding

Glos Fire & Rescue will be running a training exercise at Gloucestershire Royal Hosp tomorrow evening, Tuesday 18 Nov. This is a planned exercise — no cause for concern, and hospital services will continue as normal. More info: https://ow.ly/hLwQ50Xt43Z

Our executive team is recognising the outstanding response of teams during the small fire at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital 2 weeks ago. A huge thank you to everyone involved — your calm, teamwork and dedication to keeping patients safe made a real difference💙

🚨 REMINDER: Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E is closed overnight During BMA industrial action, it’s operating as an MIIU open 8am–8pm only. 🏥 Emergency care is at Gloucestershire Royal 📞 Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 for advice. More 👉 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

⚠️ REMINDER: Cheltenham A&E hours are changing during industrial action (Fri 14–Wed 19 Nov). ❗Open as Minor Injuries Unit by day, closed overnight. 🚑 999 & NHS 111 running as normal. Details 👉 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

⚠️ Cheltenham A&E hours are changing during industrial action (Fri 14–Wed 19 Nov). From 8pm Thu 13: open as Minor Injuries Unit by day, closed overnight. 🚑 999 & NHS 111 running as normal. Details 👉 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

We're proud to have signed the Power of Youth Charter & pleased to be part of the @iwill-movement.bsky.social ⭐ As part of putting young people at the heart of what we do, we’re hosting our first celebration awards for our Young Influencers later this month https://ow.ly/aZ7O50XlHhG

A little thank you goes a long way 💙 If a team or ward made a difference to you or a loved one, let them know! Leave a quick message here 👉 https://ow.ly/pEFx50XicGI #SayThankYou #PatientExperience #GloucestershireHospitals

📣 Did you know you can manage your hospital appointments online? Our Patient Portal gives you secure access to: ✅ View and manage appointments ✅ Complete assessments from home ✅ Receive digital letters and reminders Learn more and get started: gloshospitals.nhs.uk/your-visit/patient-portal

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and support early detection of this disease. Cheltenham General is lit green tonight to show our support for everyone affected by liver cancer 💚 More on the British Liver Trust website: livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer...

Done with your crutches or walking frame? ♻️ Drop them off at ED at GRH or CGH so they can be cleaned and reused. Your small act makes a big difference! 💙 Need tips on caring for casts or crutches: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/our-services/services-we-offer/trauma-orthopaedics/plaster-room/