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The NHS is still open for business!

If you or someone you know needs medical help for something other than coronavirus, you can still contact your GP, use NHS 111 online or call 111. In an emergency, please call 999.

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First fast tracked candidates making a difference

Since the Proud to Care fast track recruitment campaign launched the team have received over 45 applications, and the first candidates who’ve completed the process are starting work with their new employer. Read more

Academy sponsor announced for new special school

Gloucestershire County Council is pressing on with plans for the new special school as supporting vulnerable children remains a priority. Read more

Community help hub answers over 3000 requests for help in its first month

Since its launch on 20 March, Gloucestershire’s community help hub has supported vulnerable people with 3,279 requests for help, successfully connecting them with individuals and groups in their local area who could give them the help they needed. Read more

Letter from the Secretary of State Robert Jenrick.

Secretary of State Robert Jenrick has wrote a letter thanking all town and parish councils for their work during the pandemic.Read more

Seal of approval for plans to launch new mental health services

The county council has approved plans for new online and telephone mental health services to support adults, young people and children in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Read more

Help keep children safe from abuse and neglect

We’re asking all Gloucestershire residents to help keep children and young people safe by reporting concerns. Read more

Online resources are a hit for library users

People are benefiting from a vast range of digital resources available while Gloucestershire’s libraries are closed – with more than 40,000 items downloaded in March and April.. Read more

Chartered Parish and Town Councils meetings

The Chartered Parish and Town Council Meeting dates for 2020 have now been confirmed Read more