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- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Gloucestershire Partnership NHS Trust
- Newsletters
September 2006
- Primary Care Trust Boards Reach Decisions
21/09/2006
- New PCT Chief Executive Announced
20/09/2006
- Chief Executives announced for new Primary Care Trusts in the South West
20/09/2006
- Your Health in Focus! – PCT Annual General Meeting
14/09/2006
- Rehabilitation In-reach Project Underway
12/09/2006
- 'Future of Healthcare in Gloucestershire' - Next Steps
12/09/2006
- 'Future of Healthcare in Gloucestershire' - end of Consultation Period
05/09/2006
August 2006
- NHS sets out its 'vision' for health services
18/08/2006
- PCTs Welcome News on Preferred Bidders for New NHS Funded Independent Sector Provision in the County
16/08/2006
July 2006
- New Gloucestershire PCT Chair announced
31/07/2006 - Diabetes Survey To Help Improve Services
28/07/2006
- Secretary of State for Health visits county to discuss 'The Future of Healthcare in Gloucestershire'
25/07/2006
- Heatwave
03/07/2006 - Take Care in the Sun
03/07/2006
June 2006
- ‘Leading edge’ Healthcare projects receive QNI recognition
28/06/2006
May 2006
- Consultation on Community Change proposals
31/05/2006
- 'We are acting to safeguard local health services for the future'
30/05/2006
- PCT change 'is right for Gloucestershire'
16/05/2006
- NHS in Gloucestershire sets out plans for the future of services
10/05/2006
- Only one ‘pathway for change’ in the Forest of Dean
NHS sets out proposals for change
10/05/2006
April 2006
- A 'Small Change' can make a 'Big Difference'
27/04/2006
- Support Group for people with Diabetes in Gloucester
24/04/2006
- Churchdown and Tuffley Surgery Projects
20/04/2006
- Baroness Visits Prison Healthcare Unit
07/04/2006
- Plans to Increase Dental Access Approved
07/04/2006
March 2006
- A New Primary Care Led Dermatology Service in Gloucester
29/03/2006
- Stark Choices must be made advise Health Chiefs
"NHS must ensure effective and affordable services"
28/03/2006
- PCT Welcomes Baroness Visit
16/03/2006
- NHS Set to 'unveil' Smoke Free D-Day
06/03/2006 - Support Group for people with Diabetes in the Forest
01/03/2006
February 2006
- Nurse-led Unit, Battledown Ward
24/02/2006 - Elvis Impersonator Gets the Diabetes Message Across
22/02/2006
- A New Primary Care Led Dermatology Service in Gloucester
22/02/2006
- NHS must 'strike the right balance' and take some 'radical decisions'
07/02/2006
- Roadshows Planned as 'Smoke Free' D-Day approaches
01/02/2006
January 2006
- Eastgate Street Dental Centre
24/01/2006
- Heart Monitor Boost for the Dilke
23/01/2006
- Community Healthcare Review Update
18/01/2006
- NHS Dental Places Still Available
16/01/2006
December 2005
- Hospitals Score Highly in Quality Assessment
19/12/2005
November 2005
- Family Doctors Back Flu Immunisation Campaign
07/11/05
- 'Ask Us About Your Medicines', say Local Experts
04/11/05
- Non-Executive Directors re-appointed to serve Second Term
04/11/05
- Do you know what services your pharmacy provides?
30/09/05
- AGM Exhibition highlights the health profile of your local area
19/09/05
- Further Boost for the Dilke with new Diabetes Clinic
12/09/05
- Patients Benefit from New Dermatology Clinic at the Dilke
30/08/05
- 'Get Involved and help shape the future of community healthcare in the Forest of Dean'
10/08/05
- PCT achieves '2 Star' Rating
27/07/05
- New Out of Hours Centre Boost for Gloucester
25/07/05
- Queen's Nursing Institute Visit to recognise 'leading edge Falls work'
18/07/05
- Keep Cool this Summer
12/07/05
- First Phase of Community Healthcare Review Complete
29/06/05
- Expert Patient Programme in the Forest of Dean
27/06/05
- Dental Places Still Available - but be Quick!
23/06/05
- Strolling in Gloucestershire 2005: 11-19 June
08/06/05
- PCT Announces Dental Boost for Gloucester City
20/05/2005
- PCT Welcomes findings of 'Quality' Review in GP Practices
17/05/2005
- Community Healthcare Event for the Forest
10/05/2005
- Forest NHS Dental Patients Set to Benefit
09/05/2005
- PCT Name Independent Partner for Community Healthcare Review
- Willowdean Sheltered Housing Scheme - Active Garden Project
15/04/2005
- Breastfeeding Network Receives Cash Boost
12/04/2005
- Expert Patient Programme Goes from Strength to Strength
08/04/2005
- Foot Care Pilot hailed a 'Great Success'
04/04/2005
- Well Prepared but 'please use the service responsibly'
17/03/2005
- PCT Financial Position
17/03/2005
- Transfer of Responsibility for Prison Health Care, HMP Gloucester
17/03/2005
- Dilke and Lydney Briefing
March 2005
- New Dental Surgery - 121-123 Eastgate Street, Gloucester
11/03/2005
- No Smoking at Dilke Memorial Hospital
08/03/2005
- Forest Community Hospitals Back National Think Clean Day
28/02/2005
- 'Further Progress' with appointment of Diabetes Nurses
24/02/2005
- Denise Scoops National Award
14/02/05
- PCT sets up MMR vaccination Clinics
14/02/2005
- Childrens Health Service - Proposals Accepted But More Work Requested
09/02/2005
- PCT Welcomes Funding Announcement
09/02/05
- British Heart Foundation Nurses Provide Lifeline To Heart Failure Patients In Gloucestershire
01/02/2005
- Official Opening of Cinderford Dental Practice
26/01/2005
- Healthcare in Rural Areas
24/01/2005
- Stroke Survey will Improve Services
24/01/2005
- Out of Hours Services - Gloucestershire
14/01/2005
- 'Leading edge' Healthcare projects receive QNI recognition
- 2 New Non-Executive Directors Named
06/01/2005
- Super Sumo Smoothie Shows Kids The Way To Five A Day
22/12/2004
- 'Please use the Out of Hours Service responsibly' say PCT
20/12/2004
- Dilke and Lydney Briefing
December 2004
- 'Toolkit' to provide consistent approach to building projects
29/11/2004
- Charitable Trust's £20,000 boost for children
23/11/2004
- Children's and Maternity Services Review: 2 extra public meetings planned in the County
12/11/2004
- ' Ask Us About Your Medicines', say Local Experts
25/10/04
- Local NHS meets challenge of busy 'Out of Hours' weekend
20/10/2004
- NHS and Social Services pleased with Older People's Services Feedback
06/10/2004
- Cinderford Dental Practice
05/10/2004
- Family Doctors Back Flu Immunisation Campaign 2004
01/10/2004
- Gloucestershire Welcomes Healthcare Commission Report
10/09/2004
- It's your business, It's our business, It's Everybody's Business So Have your Say!
20/08/2004
- Older People's Mental Health Services public consultation meetings
12/08/2004
- New-look advertising to sell Rewarding Careers in the NHS
9/8/04
- Parmjit Dhanda MP opens the New Young People's treatment and support centre in Gloucester
30/07/2004
- Out of Hours Leaflet sent to Householders
30/07/2004
- PCT welcomes '3 Star' Rating
21/07/2004
- Put your best foot forward in health
12/07/2004
- 'Have your Say - It's Everybody's Business!'
12/07/2004
- Community Hospitals in the Forest of Dean
05/07/2004
- Health and Social Services Work together to deliver the 'Expert Patient' course for the Asian Community
01/07/2004
- The Big Smoke Debate
28/06/2004
- Gloucestershire carers celebrating Carers' Week 14th-18th June
14/06/2004
- PCT and Practice Explain Huntley Decision
08/06/2004
- Official Opening of the Independent Living Centre
05/05/2004
- Local NHS Recruits Patient Choice Advisors
22/04/04 - Communications Strategy and Plan
- Not a 'Patch' without you!
05/04/2004
- MP Backs 'Nursing the Future'
26/03/2004
- Gloucestershire continues to provide good services for heart patients
24/03/2004
- Patient and Public Views Sought On Treatments
03/03/2004
- IVF Treatment
25/02/2004
- NHS Launch Zero Tolerance Policy in GP Surgeries
03/02/2004
- NHS and Social Services Pleased with Mental Health Feedback
28/01/2004
- Support for Carers - Review of Older People's Mental Health Services
23/12/2003
- PEC Vacancies
Vacancy Information Pack for PEC Membership
12/12/2003
- 'Speak Up' on Mental Health
8/12/2003
- Get the Right Treatment (2003)
04/12/2003
- Out of Hours Medical Cover
02/12/2003
- Findings of Diabetes Survey Will Improve Services
14/11/2003
- Breast and Cervical Screening Annual Reports published
27/10/2003
- (2003) Family Doctors Back Flu Immunisation Campaign
01/10/2003
- Director calls for 'Levelling up of Health'
22/09/2003
- Trust Seeks Volunteer Patients
17/09/2003
- Eligibility criteria for NHS continuing health care
16/09/2003
- Ombudsman's Report
15/09/03
- Join the NHS Team and Make a Difference!
11/09/2003
- PCT Calls on Parents to Act on HIB vaccination
15/08/2003
- New advice from the Committee on Safety of Medicines
The research project, the "Million Women Study",
08/08/2003
- PCT welcomes publication of Survey Results
30/07/03
- Hospitals Score Top Marks
29/07/03
- PCT Invites Patients and the Public to 'Get Involved'
24/07/03
- PCT welcomes publication of Performance Indicators
16/07/03
- We want you to "Get Involved in Gloucestershire"
30/06/2003
- June Look West Newsletter
Issue 7, 2003
- Primary Care Manager Looking for Her Home in the Community
09/06/2003
- Long terms solutions sought for historical pressures
30/05/2003
- Communities 'Tackle Drugs and Crime' at GL1
30/05/2003
- Look West Newsletter - May 2003
12/05/2003
- Chief Executive Praise As Targets Are Met
16/04/2003
- Trust Unveils 3 Year Plan for Improving Health
08/04/03
- Survey to look at the Patient's Experience
11/03/2003
- Director of Public Health Appointed
25/02/2003
- NHS Continuing Health Care Eligibility Criteria
21/02/03
- PCT Exceed National Flu Jab Targets
20/02/2003
- Look West Newsletter
February 2003
- Suspected Case of Meningitis
29/01/2003
- NHS Manager to Help Fund AIDS work in South Africa
22/01/03
- Expert patient Press Release
20/01/03
- £500k Development Boost for GP practices
16/01/2003
- County Team Brief - Issue 1
Planning together for a modern NHS
- National Directors Visit Gloucestershire
13/01/2003
- NHS and Social Services Consult Over Improved Care for Older People
09/01/2003
- Ricin News Statement
08/01/2003
- PCT Chair announces Board appointment
06/01/2003
- PCT Welcomes Access Survey Results
19/12/2002
- Antibiotics - Don't wear them out!
16/12/2002
- PCT Welcomes 3 Year Funding System
11/12/2002
- PCT Welcomes Planning Guidance
28/11/2002
- Emergency Planning Response
22/11/2002
- Trust call for Patients to 'Get the Right Treatment'
13/11/2002
- 'Pioneering' Work Recognised by Department of Health Modernisation Team
04/11/2002
- Family Doctors Reinforce 'Flu Jab' message
31/10/2002
In support of Citizen/Forester newspaper advertising (31st October/1st November)
- Delayed Transfers of Care
23/10/2002
- PCT Highlights Good Performance
15/10/2002
- PCT Welcomes PMS boost for Patients
11/10/2002
- Improving Access is High Priority Says PCT
07/10/2002
- Diabetes Survey Will Improve Services
07/10/2002
- West Gloucestershire Family Doctors Lead Flu Vaccination Drive
27/09/2002
- Lydney and District Hospital Celebrates New Casualty Department
13/09/2002
- Class A Drug Services in Gloucestershire
10/09/2002
- Drs. Gath and Angeleri-Rand Practice
102 Stroud Road, Gloucester,62 Westbourne Drive, Hardwicke and 60 Norbury Avenue, Matson
- MMR: latest information
30/08/2002
- 'Joint' Appointments - Paving the way for closer integration of Health and Social Services
19/08/2002
- PCT Plan for Patient and Public Involvement in local health services
14/08/2002
- PCT Welcomes Performance Ratings
24/07/2002
- Living & Learning Centre Launch
22/07/2002
- Tuberculosis (TB) in Gloucestershire
16/07/2002
- Healthy Learning for City People
01/07/2002
- NHS Week Launch for Mental Health Toolkit!
27/06/2002
- June Newsletter
Issue 2, 2002
- Two Nurse Leaders for the Price of One!
06/06/2002
