Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

21/08/2026

Great to welcome Dr Simon Opher, MP for Stroud, to a couple of our sites this morning. He was given updates on developments at Stroud General Hospital and at nearby Weavers Croft, where the Trust has recently installed solar panels.

As chair of the Net Zero All-Party Parliamentary Group, Dr Opher was keen to learn about the Trust's commitment to carbon reduction. Associate Director of Estates Kevin Adams talked through recent additions of solar panels, which have doubled in number this year to more than 2,000 thanks to work at our sites in Dursley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stroud and Gloucester.

21/08/2026

We’re hiring: Employment Specialist (IPS)
Part‑time • 6‑month fixed term • Closing date: 31 August 2026
Based in Cinderford

Help people with serious mental health difficulties find and thrive in paid work. If you’re people‑focused, great at building employer relationships and passionate about supporting recovery, this role is for you.

You’ll support clients into meaningful employment, work with local employers across Gloucestershire, and be part of a friendly IPS team making a real difference.

👉 Apply now -

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21/08/2026

Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives?

Our Individual Placement Support (IPS) team is growing, and we’re looking for a passionate, people‑focused Team Leader to help us support individuals living with severe mental health challenges into meaningful, sustained employment.

You’ll lead a team of Employment Specialists, champion the IPS model, and work closely with mental health teams, employers and community partners to raise expectations and open doors. This role blends leadership, service development and hands‑on support — perfect for someone who thrives on making a real impact.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading and supporting a team of Employment Specialists

Driving referrals and performance to meet NHS England targets

Building strong relationships with employers and community partners

Providing person‑centred employment support to people furthest from the job market

Promoting recovery, inclusion and the belief that paid work is possible

Ensuring fidelity to the IPS model through supervision, training and external reviews

Who we’re looking for:
Someone with experience in employment support and working alongside people with mental ill health, who brings confidence, compassion and the ability to inspire others.

If you’re ready to lead a service that changes futures, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now - www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9327-26-0657

Closes: 13 September 2026

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust was formed in October 2019, following the merger of 2gether NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust, to provide joined up physical health, mental health and learning disability services.

21/08/2026

Join Our IPS Employment Team

We’re hiring two Employment Specialists to support people with mental health challenges to stay in work and thrive.

If you’re people‑focused, great at building relationships and passionate about the power of good work, this could be your next step.

📍 Based in Gloucestershire
💙 Band 5 | £32,073–£39,043
🚗 Community‑based, varied and rewarding roles

👉 Apply now: www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9327-26-0632

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust was formed in October 2019, following the merger of 2gether NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust, to provide joined up physical health, mental health and learning disability services.

19/08/2026

Our Integrated Urgent Care Service that provides clinical assessment (telephone triage), out of hours treatment centres and home visiting services is being inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) later this year.

This is part of the CQC’s standard inspection programme.
The CQC would love to hear from anyone who has accessed the service about what you thought.

The service provides treatment centres in the out of hours period (evenings, overnight and weekends) in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester and the Forest of Dean. Access to the service is via NHS 111.

If you have used any of the above in Gloucestershire in the last 18 months, please share your feedback using the link on the CQC Website, email [email protected] or telephone 03000 61 61 61.

17/08/2026

Please remember to treat our NHS colleagues with the respect they deserve. There's so please

Thank you!

13/08/2026

🌡️ Amber Heat Health Alert in Gloucestershire

Very hot weather over the next few days could affect anyone’s health, but older people, young children, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions are at greater risk of becoming unwell.

💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty.

☀️ Stay in the shade where possible, especially between 11am and 3pm.

⚠️ Know the signs of heat exhaustion: dizziness, headache, feeling sick and extreme thirst. If you feel unwell, move to a cool place, drink water and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.

🏠 Keep your home cool by closing curtains in sunny rooms during the day and opening windows when it is cooler outside.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Check in on family, friends and neighbours who may need extra support.

🚗 Never leave children, older people or pets in a parked car.

Take care of yourself, stay hydrated and look out for others during the hot weather. 💙

13/08/2026

💓 Know Your Numbers – Free Blood Pressure Checks in Gloucestershire 💓

Our Community Outreach team, in partnership with One Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing Partnership, is supporting the Blood Pressure UK campaign to help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

The team is out in communities across Gloucestershire offering:

✅ Free blood pressure checks
✅ Informal health and wellbeing advice
✅ The opportunity to discuss any health concerns
✅ Support to make positive lifestyle changes

Pop along for a free blood pressure check and a friendly chat – no appointment needed.

Next week they will be at:

📍Monday 17 August: The Keepers - Wotton Area Community Hub, Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7BD
🕙 9.30am–12pm
📍 Tuesday 18 August: Coaley Stroke Group, Coaley Community Shop, The Street, Coaley GL11 5EB
🕙 2pm-4pm
📍 Thursday 20 August: Apperley Village Hall, Sawpit Lane, Apperley, Gloucester GL19 4DP
🕚 10.30am-2pm

For more information, including additional dates and locations, click the link in the comments below 👇

NHS Gloucestershire Gloucestershire County Council Stroke Association

13/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone who got the results they wanted on A Level results day. If you didn't get what you hoped for, take a look at the advice below.

Remember, whatever the outcome today, your results don't define you!

If you know someone who has received their A level or BTEC results, it can be a good idea to find out how they might be feeling – and how you can support them if needed.

Find out more about what support is available ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/supporting-a-child-or-young-person/

13/08/2026

✨️🥳6 DAYS TO GO🥳✨️

🎉 Join us for an action-packed afternoon of family fun! 🎉

Come along and enjoy exciting activities, games and helpful advice. It's the perfect way to keep the summer fun going! ☀️

📍 Gardners Lane Children & Family Centre
📅 Tuesday 18th August
⏰ 12pm to 3pm

We'll be joined by lots of fantastic local partners, bringing plenty to see and do for the whole family. We hope to see you there! 😊

🎟️ Book your free tickets via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-fun-day-tickets-1992114767897?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*9tumc4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMTMwOTE4NC4xNzg2NTQyODY4*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODY1NDI4NjckbzEkZzAkdDE3ODY1NDI4NjckajYwJGwwJGgw