Windrush Care

24/12/2025

One of the most important Christmas lists you'll need this year, here are all the pharmacies which will be open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Gloucestershire - We of course hope you dont need this.

💙Remember pharmacies are a great first port of call if you have a minor illness or injury and they can provide some medicines without the need for a prescription where appropriate.
🎄Christmas Day
Cheltenham
Badham Pharmacy, Swindon Road, Cheltenham | 5:30pm - 8pm
Winchcombe Pharmacy, High Street, Winchcombe | 1pm - 3pm

Cotswolds
Horton Chemist, Ashcroft Gardens, Cirencester | 10am - 12pm
Moreton Pharmacy, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh | 2pm - 5pm

Forest of Dean
Drybrook Pharmacy, Drybrook Road, Drybrook | 12pm - 2pm
Lydney Pharmacy, Newerne Street, Lydney | 3pm - 5pm

Gloucester
Badham Pharmacy, London Road, Gloucester | 4pm - 6pm

Stroud
Berkeley Pharmacy, Market Place, Berkeley | 11am - 1pm
Stroud Family Pharmacy, Rowcroft Medical Centre, Stroud | 2pm - 4pm
Wotton Family Pharmacy, Long Street, Wotton-under-Edge | 11am - 1pm

Tewkesbury
Badham Pharmacy, Church Road , Bishops Cleeve | 11am - 1pm
Badham Pharmacy, High Street, Tewkesbury | 1pm - 3pm

🎁Boxing Day
Cheltenham
Badham Pharmacy, Swindon Road, Cheltenham | 5:30pm - 8pm
Boots Pharmacy, High Street, Cheltenham | 9.30am - 5.30pm
Boots Pharmacy, Gallagher Retail Park, Cheltenham | 10am - 5pm

Cotswolds
Boots Pharmacy, Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 10am - 4pm
Moreton Pharmacy, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh | 12pm - 4pm

Forest of Dean
Drybrook Pharmacy, Drybrook Road, Drybrook | 12pm - 2pm

Gloucester
Asda Pharmacy, Bruton Way, Gloucester | 10am - 4pm
Badham Pharmacy, London Road, Gloucester | 3pm - 5pm
Boots Pharmacy, Eastgate Street, Gloucester | 9.30am - 5.30pm

Stroud
Berkeley Pharmacy, Market Place, Berkeley | 11am - 1pm
Stroud Family Pharmacy, Rowcroft Medical Centre, Stroud | 2pm - 4pm

Tewkesbury
Badham Pharmacy, Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 11am - 1pm
Badham Pharmacy, High Street, Tewkesbury | 1pm - 3pm

23/12/2025

Looking Out for Each Other This Holiday Season
Christmas can be a lonely or difficult time for many people.
It’s OK, not to be OK.
Hopefully you won’t need these, but take a moment to see who might need a little extra care this Christmas — checking in with family, friends, or neighbours can really help
• Christmas can be a hard time: increased isolation, loneliness, stress, or pressure — which can intensify mental-health struggles or make abusive situations harder.
• Local services (like those below) remain available year-round, even over the festive period — many are 24/7 or have helplines – Windrush Care cannot be held responsible for any information below that may be incorrect
• You or someone you know doesn’t need to wait for “normal” working hours — reach out as soon as help is needed.

Samaritans
What Samaritans offer
• Samaritans provides a free, confidential, 24/7 listening service for anyone — whether you’re in crisis or simply feeling lonely, isolated, or overwhelmed. https://www.samaritans.org
• You can call them any time on 116 123 (freephone from UK).
Mental health & emotional wellbeing support.

Gloucestershire Connect and Offload
Our helpline is here to support adults living in Gloucestershire who are experiencing mild to moderate wellbeing difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood or depression, including support for self-harm. We can also provide support and information to friends, family, carers and professionals.
We are open from 2pm - 9pm
365 days a year.
Telephone: 0808 801 0606
Text: 07537 410 022
Email: cando@rethink.org

Gloucestershire Mental Health Crisis Team
Crisis phone: 0800 169 0398 (choose option based on area: for Gloucester & Forest, Cheltenham/Tewkesbury, Stroud/Cotswolds, etc.)
24/7 crisis support for anyone (11+) in Gloucestershire.

Domestic abuse, relationship abuse & sexual-violence support.
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
Supporting victims of domestic abuse in Gloucestershire
We provide support to anyone aged 16 and over who is experiencing domestic abuse. You can reach out to us at any time for confidential advice and support.
Helpdesk
Our helpdesk is open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm:
Phone: 01452 726 570
Email: support@gdass.org.uk

Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

23/12/2025

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Alice, our Care Manager, who every year goes above and beyond—giving her own time and covering the cost herself—to make sure our clients feel appreciated at Christmas.
These gift bags are more than just a gesture; they reflect Alice’s genuine care, kindness, and dedication to the people we support. Her thoughtfulness truly embodies the spirit of the season, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she does.
❤🌟❤

23/12/2025

To all our Windrush Hero's - Thank you all for the dedication you give to our clients. ❤
And message to all Social Care workers and NHS staff who are working over the Christmas period - Thank you all for being amazing. ❤🌟💚💙

15/12/2025

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Na Slade, Tracy Voyce, Cheryl Jelfs, Barbara Hobbs, Sahil Dhanju

15/12/2025

Some Christmas party photos sent in by staff.

10/12/2025

A big thank you to our incredible staff for joining us at the Windrush Care Christmas Lunch time meal.
We appreciate everything you do — today was all about celebrating you!
Part 2

10/12/2025

A big thank you to our incredible staff for joining us at the Windrush Care Christmas Lunch time meal.
We appreciate everything you do — today was all about celebrating you!
Part 1

10/12/2025

A big thank you to our incredible staff for joining us at the Windrush Care Christmas Party.
We appreciate everything you do — tonight was all about celebrating you!
Part 5

10/12/2025

A big thank you to our incredible staff for joining us at the Windrush Care Christmas Party.
We appreciate everything you do — tonight was all about celebrating you!
Part 4

10/12/2025

A big thank you to our incredible staff for joining us at the Windrush Care Christmas Party.
We appreciate everything you do — tonight was all about celebrating you!
Part 3