Bridgnorth Medical Practice has been announced as the new General Practice (GP) service provider for the parish of Highley, say health bosses at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Patients will gain access to more healthcare services in Highley, as well as additional services based in Bridgnorth, as a result of this development. Access to GPs…

When the sun comes out, trees grow new leaves and flowers start to bloom. However, many of us start to experience hay fever. Hay fever is a common condition also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis. It affects around 1 in 5 of us in the UK and can affect people between March and September. Hay…

To honour 80 years of service across three generations, the new GP practice for Whitchurch will be known as the ’Clayton Health Centre’, say bosses at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Named after the Clayton family, who have practised medicine in Whitchurch for over 80 years, the Clayton Health Centre will be housed within the…

Access to GP services at Highley Medical Centre will continue until the end of June 2023, health leaders from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have confirmed. Health services at Highley Medical Centre will continue for a further three months and will maintain the same provision as previously offered, whilst a procurement exercise is carried out…

People in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to ‘Think which service?’ before acting when deciding on which local service is right for their healthcare needs, as part of a new local NHS campaign launched today (1 February 2023). The campaign aims to help people get quicker urgent care in the most appropriate place…

Local doctors are today offering advice to parents, amidst an increase in common respiratory illnesses in children this winter. Illnesses on the rise this winter include coughs, colds, flu, covid and bronchiolitis. Children under 2 or those with existing medical conditions are at a particular risk of severe infections from common seasonal illnesses. Parents are…

GPs across Shropshire are advising residents on how to prevent the spread of norovirus this winter. Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, is highly infectious and causes vomiting and diarrhoea, but usually passes in a couple of days. It is easily transmitted through contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces. Local GP Dr…

  The NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is calling on local communities to share their views on a brand-new, state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub in Shrewsbury. The health and wellbeing hub would bring a new approach to providing local health and wellbeing services that work together to offer high-quality care for local communities. The…

The green flag of approval has been granted for Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Centre as final funding is secured for construction to commence. The project, which has been supported by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), will now enter the next exciting phase of development with ground work to begin on the…