The Chair of NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Sir Neil McKay has today announced his decision to retire later this summer. Sir Neil has dedicated over 50 years to the NHS, with a notable career in management and leadership. Prior to his time as Chair of the Integrated Care Board (ICB), his previous roles have…
To all patients and residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Following the global IT outage on Friday 19 July 2024, we can report that EMIS – the appointment and patient record system – is now up and running for GP practices, community pharmacies, and the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service. However, please note that disruption…
The NHS continues to experience disruption due to an IT outage that is impacting organisations globally. This disruption is due to an issue with EMIS, an appointment and patient record system, which many of our healthcare providers use. This is affecting the majority of GP practices in the area, the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service,…
Important information: To all patients and residents in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, we are aware of an IT outage that is impacting organisations globally, including some health services across the country. If you have a healthcare appointment scheduled for today, please still attend unless advised otherwise. Local health and care partners are working together to…
Update from the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: The county’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is now fully operational and is transforming the way that services are offered to patients – with nearly 57,000 patients seen since it first opened its doors. The purpose-built CDC is significantly increasing the number of elective diagnostic tests…
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Emma Crawford, Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust to the post of Clinical Director for the Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) programme. This role is pivotal to the success of…
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