Diagnosis rates of people with dementia are continuing to improve, according to a recent study conducted by Gloucestershire’s CCG Primary Care Clinical Audit Group (PCCAG). The audit also revealed that there has been a very positive reduction in the use of anti-psychotic drugs for patients with dementia. All 85 of the... Read More
Following a thorough procurement process, a preferred bidder (Arriva Passenger Services Limited) has now been selected to provide non-emergency patient transport services in Gloucestershire. Subject to contract, patients who have a non-emergency medical need and require help with transport to reach their hospital appointment... Read More
The NHS in Gloucestershire has welcomed support from the County’s Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee for a number of specialist hospital service change proposals. The news follows a meeting of the Committee on Tuesday 4 June. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will now work to introduce the changes... Read More
To view the papers for the Governing Body Meeting held on 30th May 2013 in the Board Room at Sanger House click here: Governing Body Papers May 30th 2013 Read More
Diabetes patients in Gloucestershire are now receiving expert clinical advice more quickly, thanks to a new advice and guidance service for GPs. The service, which has come about from partnership working, means that GPs can now get a second opinion on a patient’s condition from a hospital specialist by sending... Read More
NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging as many people as possible to think about planning for death during Dying Matters Awareness Week. “Death and bereavement are a natural part of everybody’s life cycle, and we are working to change peoples’ attitudes, behaviours and expectations... Read More
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With the Spring Bank Holiday weekend coming up and the promise of summer in the air, Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is advising people to make sure they have supplies of any prescriptions and medicines they need. Teresa Middleton, Head of Pharmacy for Gloucestershire CCG, said: “Doctors’ surgeries... Read More
Partnership working in Gloucestershire, which has led to an increase in dementia diagnosis rates, was recognised by The Department of Health at a regional Dementia Roadshow in Bristol yesterday. Speaking at the conference, Helen Bown, Joint Commissioning Manager for Older People’s Services for Gloucestershire Clinical... Read More
Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is set to take on its formal responsibilities from 1 April, promising greater clinical involvement in the development of local health services. The membership organisation of local GP practices takes over from NHS Gloucestershire and will be responsible for buying (commissioning)... Read More