While some headlines talk about “Blue Monday,” there’s no scientific basis for a single ‘most depressing day.’ What matters is recognising winter can be hard and knowing support is available all season. Health and care leaders in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are encouraging residents to look after their mental and emotional wellbeing during the winter…

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin’s 2-Hour Urgent Community Response (UCR) service is working hard this winter to help people stay safe and independent at home – and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. New for this year, the service is open from 8am right through to midnight (last referral 11pm), seven days a week, 365 days a year.…

On 1 December, a new Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) Programme was launched for people living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The aim of the LCS Programme is to identify lung cancer early, often before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective and more lives can be saved. The programme will start in areas of highest…

News from our partners at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: The multimillion-pound expansion of Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) has reached a significant construction milestone, as leaders, staff and project partners gathered to celebrate the topping-out of the new four-storey healthcare facilities. The development – set to transform patient care across the region -…

As Christmas approaches, the NHS is urging local people to do all they can to help their relatives, friends, and neighbours leave hospital promptly in time for Christmas if they are medically ready. As winter sets in and seasonal illnesses circulate, hospitals face increased pressure, with more patients arriving sick and urgent space needed for…

  Important information for patients about the resident doctor industrial action The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, will take part in industrial action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December to 7am on Monday 22 December. The industrial action will impact services. This includes services provided by…