About Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Why are we a Foundation Trust?

In July 2004 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust became one of the UK's first NHS Foundation Trusts. Being a Foundation Trust allows us to do things differently from other hospitals, part of the NHS, but capable of making decisions locally.

Part of this local accountability and one of the most important differences is that the Trust has a Council of Governors, the majority of whom are elected to represent the views of members.

Through our members and the Council of Governors, we are better able to listen and respond to the views of local people, patients and staff. The Trust has a membership of around 15,000 made up of people living within Gloucestershire, patients treated by the Trust and Trust staff.

Anyone who lives in Gloucestershire or who lives outside the county but has been a patient within the last three years can become a member. (Please visit the Foundation Members Area for further information)

• About the Trust
  A profile of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust including an outline of the services provided.
  
  
  
• About the Board
  Information about the board structure and the board members. All board papers from the public meetings are available to view here.
  
  
  
• Foundation Members Area
  Information about the Foundation Members and the Governors
  
  
  
• Freedom of Information
  Details about the Freedom of Information Act 2000 are provided here including an online version of the Trust's publication scheme. An online request form is also available.
  
  
  
• Equality and Diversity
  The Trust is committed to implementing the principles of equality and diversity in its employment practice and service delivery. A core Trust value is to reduce inequalities and embed diversity in what we do, ensuring we impact positively upon our patients and workforce.
  
  
  
• Good Corporate Citizenship
  The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being a Good Corporate Citizen. This entails striving to use corporate powers and resources in ways that benefit rather than damage the social, economic and environmental conditions in Gloucestershire.
  
  
  
• Arts in Trust
  Arts in Trust is the arts programme for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It uses the arts to enhance the healthcare environment and promote relaxation and enjoyment for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff across the Trust’s main sites, including Cheltenham General, Gloucestershire Royal and Delancey Hospitals
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We are a smoke-free hospital

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is completely smoke free. This means smoking is not allowed in any of our buildings or on our grounds. If you are a patient staying in hospital for a few days or longer and cannot stop smoking, you can request nicotine replacement therapy.

Click on the following link to view our smoke free policy