Cheltenham Central PCN - Social Prescribing

09/12/2025

If you are struggling for food this Christmas, your GP surgery is able to issue you with a foodbank voucher. You need to bring this voucher to the local foodbank to receive a parcel containing 3 days of emergency food.

The opening times for Cheltenham Foodbank over Christmas and the New Year will be:

Monday 22nd Dec, 11am - 1pm @ Salvation Army Cheltenham
Tuesday 23rd Dec, 11am - 1pm @ Cheltenham Elim Church**
Wednesday 24th Dec, 10:30am - 12pm @ Cheltenham Elim Church*

Monday 29th Dec, 11am - 12pm @ Cheltenham Elim Church
Tuesday 30th Dec, 11am - 1pm @ Cheltenham Elim Church**
Wednesday 31st Dec, 10:30am - 12pm Cheltenham Elim Church*
Friday 2nd Jan, 11am - 1pm @ St. Paul's Church*

https://cheltenham.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/

*There is a Citizens Advice advisor on site for additional support.
**Additional advice and support is on offer from Citizens Advice, Cheltenham Borough Council's Housing Benefits & Money Team, and Via (an organisation that supports people worried about their own or someone's else of alcohol and drugs).

We understand how easy it is for anyone to be in crisis and struggling to get food on the table. If you need help from our foodbank there are a few simple steps to follow.

19/11/2025

If you haven't heard - we have a walking group that meets up every fortnight to have a wander around Pittville Park. It's been a lovely activity to get patients outside for a breath of fresh air and brisk exercise. 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️

Our group of mixed ages and abilities has built some wonderful friendships over time and we keep each other motivated to live well for longer. Of course, we'd still love to have a few more join in! 🙋‍♀️💪

We meet again tomorrow at 1pm outside Central Cross Cafe.

07/11/2025

We delivered another successful Digi Hub this week at the Wilson Health Centre with our lovely new Digi Hub Mentor, Rachel! GlosDigi

Here are some of the highlights:

⚙️ We helped a carer access her husband's medical records. He had lots of appointments and test results and now she can view all of this conveniently on her phone via the NHS app.

⚙️ We showed a patient how to to view all of their prescriptions, as well as just their repeat ones on the NHS app.

⚙️ We helped a patient log in to the NHS app and troubleshooted problems with installing it on their device.

⚙️ We helped a patient update to the latest version of the NHS app and how to check for future updates, making sure they get the best functionality and experience.

If you don't catch us here, please do find digital support at these other community settings:

GRCC's DAISI Project @ School House Café
12:30 - 2pm every Monday

Rachel @ Springbank Community Group CiC
10am - 2pm every Wednesday

28/10/2025

Join us in celebrating Inter Faith Week from 9 to 17 November.

Faith and belief communities in Cheltenham warmly invite you to explore and celebrate their diverse traditions, and this year, the theme is ‘Community: Together We Serve’.

Everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to attend any of our free events.

Find out more and get your tickets from the QR code or the link in the comments below ⬇

Cheltenham InterFaith Punchline Gloucester Gloucestershire Live BBC Gloucestershire SoGlos Glosinfo Visit Cheltenham

24/10/2025

EVENT REMINDER - Cancer Prevention: Screening & Awareness for Communities

A rare line up of specialist clinicians are looking forward to speaking to our communities about early diagnosis of cancer - see the poster for more details on the programme!
Community volunteers are leading groups who need translation in Gujarati, Bengali and Arabic.

You can also get information from our local cancer charities whilst the seminar talks are taking place - Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie's in Cheltenham and Charlie's.

📆 Tuesday 28th October 2025
⏰ 12:30pm - 2:30pm
🏫 Gas Green Youth & Community Centre

See you there!

10/10/2025

Our Children & Young People's Social Prescribers joined Maggie's in Cheltenham and our other lovely partners Charlie's & Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice for their Children & Family Fun Day!

We were so pleased that over 70 people attended! This special event brought together families affected by cancer for a meaningful day of connection, wellbeing, and enjoyment.

Activities ranged from arts & crafts, yoga, tai chi, massage, a visit to the fire station, a pet therapy dog and a children's entertainer. Families shared their positive experiences from the day and appreciated the 'safe place' with a 'wonderful vibe'.

We also felt the event helped to further strengthen our community bonds as we raised awareness of the social prescribing support available for everyone. Thank you for having us!

08/10/2025

We are delighted to invite you to attend our upcoming event: Cancer Prevention - Screening & Awareness for Communities.

📆 Tuesday 28th October 2025
⏰ 12:30pm - 2:30pm
🏫 Gas Green Youth & Community Centre (Baker Street, Cheltenham)

Our very special programme brings together healthcare colleagues, specialist clinicians, and local cancer charities who are keen to share information about Cancer Prevention, including:

- Healthcare inequalities data and how we can reduce the rate of late stage cancers and cancer deaths in under-represented communities
- National cancer screening programmes and how to participate in them
- A discussion on the definition of good cancer care from the perspective of a Consultant Clinical Oncologist.

Community volunteers will lead groups who need translation in Gujarati, Bengali and Arabic.

16/09/2025

Hands up! Who's got their heating on already? 🫣

Visit CCPCharity on the lower High Street *tomorrow* to talk to our Energy Adviser, Sharon, about your energy bills. She'll be here to offer some much-needed advice and support to make them more affordable for you this winter.

10/09/2025

Our Social Prescribers are working closely with Maggie's on this upcoming event for any families who have been affected by cancer.

There's lots of fun planned for children and relaxation for the adults! We're looking forward to bringing this community together for a very special day. ✨

Join us at Maggie’s in Cheltenham, for a relaxed and welcoming Children and Family Fun Day designed for anyone affected by cancer. Whether you’re going through treatment, or you’re supporting someone who is, we’re inviting you to come on in for a day of connection, fun, and community.

Sign up for our free event here:

https://maggiescheltenhamfamilyday.eventbrite.co.uk

For more information contact us on 01242 250611 or
cheltenham@maggies.org

Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice Cheltenham Central PCN - Social Prescribing

10/09/2025

04/09/2025

🩺It's week, running from 8th-14th September.

🫀The NHS Information Bus will be visiting to offer community blood pressure checks @ Hester's Way Shopping Parade on Weds 10 Sep from 10am - 3pm.

🧑‍⚕️Our team is helping to raise awareness of the risk factors for hypertension, promote self-management for people who have suspected hypertension and signpost to the range of services and information available here: https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/your-health-services/community-and-hospital-care/cardiovascular/blood-pressure-know-your-numbers/

21/08/2025

UPDATE: Joots Pharmacy in Waitrose has now permanently closed.
You will be able to get your prescriptions dispensed elsewhere with your NHS Number and Prescription Barcode Number (this can be found on your NHS App). Please change your nominated pharmacy on your NHS App or at the GP Surgery.

Please see the information below on opening hours for all Cheltenham pharmacies over this August Bank Holiday weekend.

Check to make sure you have enough of your medication now and collect your prescriptions in a timely manner! ⏰💊