The below link is provided by the NHS and gives a list of Vaccination Drop-In sessions at numerous locations throughout the county.
https://covid19.glos.nhs.uk/vaccinations/#link-dropin
Please click on the link to find the nearest location to you and the vaccinations on offer and who can attend etc.
The list is continually being updated by the NHS as and when new sessions have been organised so please check on a daily basis if you are trying to find one near to you at a time to suit you.
There will be another opportunity for residents to view the plans for the regeneration of Podsmead, on Wednesday February 16th, 2-6pm in a heated marquee on Scott Avenue.
I am pleased that this is taking place, as it is vital that this is a community-led proposal and that resident views are fully heard at every point.
I was disappointed that more residents were not aware of the consultation events last year, due to Royal Mail failures. Information about this consultation will be delivered by hand, by staff and volunteers this time, to make sure everyone gets it in time.
You can view the latest plans online here.
If you have views on the regeneration, positive or negative or a mixture, please let me know.
Gloucestershire’s Health and Wellbeing Board are asking residents to provide feedback on pharmaceutical services in the county.
Every three years, the Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) has to publish a statement of the needs for community pharmaceutical services in Gloucestershire. This is referred to as a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA). Community pharmaceutical services include local chemists, dispensing doctors (doctors that can dispense medication to patients in rural areas) and dispensing appliance contractors (businesses which dispense medical appliances such as catheters).
The PNA helps identify whether there are any gaps in the provision of pharmaceutical services in the county which means identifying if any new services, improvements or better access to existing services, are needed. The PNA considers the demographics of the Gloucestershire population and the health priorities of the county, as well as how pharmaceutical services can contribute to improving the health of Gloucestershire’s residents now and in the future.
Not only do pharmacies supply and dispense prescribed medication to the public, they also provide many other essential services such as vaccinations, promotion of healthy lifestyles, support for self-care, and sign-posting to other healthcare services and support. They play a key role in the community and the PNA gives residents the chance to give the Health and Wellbeing Board their opinion on the services in their local area.
Cllr Carole Allaway-Martin, Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board in Gloucestershire said “Pharmacies play a pivotal role in supporting local residents to manage and improve their health and wellbeing.
“The review of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) will help shape the future of pharmacy services in Gloucestershire and I encourage residents to take part so we can make sure everyone has access to these vital services.”
The consultation is now open and will close on the Monday 31 January 2022. You can have your say by going to www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/pna
If you require a paper copy, please contact publichealth@gloucestershire.gov.uk or call 01452 328214
Come along to the Gloucester Park Police Point this Saturday between 4-5pm.
PCSO Stevens will on hand to discuss all things Crime Prevention .
If you plan to get fit this year, you may need to get yourself a dog to walk you!
There are lots of good areas for your dog to walk you in Podsmead, such as Tuffley Park and Scott Avenue. Your dog might even let you stop for coffee!
I have written to Matthew Homes to request that this bollard at Neven Place gets fixed.
Unfortunately this is the second time it’s been knocked over.
If you know of any other issues like this in our area please let me know.
Building a greener, fairer and better Gloucester is the commitment set out in the city council’s new Council Plan.
The plan which comes before the cabinet and council later this month outlines the priorities and promises for the city council over the next three years.
They include three main priorities: building greener, healthier, and more inclusive communities; making Gloucester a sustainable city of diverse culture and opportunity; and ensuring the council is both socially responsible and empowering.
The new vision is needed to succeed the previous Council Plan and Council Plan extension, which ran from 2017-2020 and 2020-2021 respectively.
It also sets out how the council will work with partners and residents to achieve the best outcomes for everyone in Gloucester.
The publication follows a six-week consultation which took place at the end of last year which saw residents feed into the plan.
The majority of respondents backed the council’s focus on tackling inequalities and also climate change and the drive to take into account the environmental implications of all its decisions.
The city council has pledged to become a net-zero emission local authority by 2030.
The following vaccination drop in sessions are available:-
Rosebank Surgery
Stroud Rd
Thursday 24 December 10am-1.30pm
Anyone over 18 in need of a booster (must be at least 3 months following the second dose).
Also anyone aged 16/17 (second doses can only be given 12 weeks after the first) or over 18s for first or second doses of Pfizer (second doses can only be given from 8 weeks after the first).
First or second doses for 12-15 year olds (must be accompanied by a parent, second doses must be at least 12 weeks after the first. Children must be 12 weeks clear of a positive COVID test to get a vaccine).
Rosebank Surgery
Stroud Rd
Monday 27 December 9am-2pm
Anyone over 18 in need of a booster (must be at least 3 months following the second dose).
Also anyone aged 16/17 (second doses can only be given 12 weeks after the first) or over 18s for first or second doses of Pfizer (second doses can only be given from 8 weeks after the first).
First or second doses for 12-15 year olds (must be accompanied by a parent, second doses must be at least 12 weeks after the first. Children must be 12 weeks clear of a positive COVID test to get a vaccine).
Rosebank Surgery
Stroud Rd
Tuesday 28 December 9am-2pm
Anyone over 18 in need of a booster (must be at least 3 months following the second dose).
Also anyone aged 16/17 (second doses can only be given 12 weeks after the first) or over 18s for first or second doses of Pfizer (second doses can only be given from 8 weeks after the first).
First or second doses for 12-15 year olds (must be accompanied by a parent, second doses must be at least 12 weeks after the first. Children must be 12 weeks clear of a positive COVID test to get a vaccine).
Rosebank Surgery
Stroud Rd
Wednesday 29 December 9am-5.30pm
Anyone over 18 in need of a booster (must be at least 3 months following the second dose).
Also anyone aged 16/17 (second doses can only be given 12 weeks after the first) or over 18s for first or second doses of Pfizer (second doses can only be given from 8 weeks after the first).
First or second doses for 12-15 year olds (must be accompanied by a parent, second doses must be at least 12 weeks after the first. Children must be 12 weeks clear of a positive COVID test to get a vaccine).
Rosebank Surgery
Stroud Rd
Thursday 30 December 9am-5.30pm
Anyone over 18 in need of a booster (must be at least 3 months following the second dose).
Also anyone aged 16/17 (second doses can only be given 12 weeks after the first) or over 18s for first or second doses of Pfizer (second doses can only be given from 8 weeks after the first).
First or second doses for 12-15 year olds (must be accompanied by a parent, second doses must be at least 12 weeks after the first. Children must be 12 weeks clear of a positive COVID test to get a vaccine).
Rosebank Surgery
Stroud Rd
Friday 31 December 10am-2pm
Anyone over 18 in need of a booster (must be at least 3 months following the second dose).
Also anyone aged 16/17 (second doses can only be given 12 weeks after the first) or over 18s for first or second doses of Pfizer (second doses can only be given from 8 weeks after the first).
First or second doses for 12-15 year olds (must be accompanied by a parent, second doses must be at least 12 weeks after the first. Children must be 12 weeks clear of a positive COVID test to get a vaccine).
People should not attend the drop-in service if:
The city council open spaces officer has been in touch with Matthew Homes and has arranged for a site inspection of the parks in January. This will then enable the adoption process to begin. This process is likely to take 18 months.
In the meantime, Matthew Homes will remain responsible for site maintenance, and any issues should be reported to them or me.
I have had sight of the maintenance agreement, which Matthew Homes work to until adoption by the council is finalised. The agreement does not mention the frequency of emptying bins, but it is hoped that we can agree this in the new year.
I have written to Matthew Homes to ask them to install some bollards at Manu Marble Way, to prevent illegal cut-throughs.
Several residents have contacted me about this.
I have a list of issues to raise with Matthew Homes and am hoping to have a site meeting or Teams call early in the New Year.