Patients, carers, and local residents are being invited by health leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) to share their views on changes to how repeat prescriptions are ordered across the county. An engagement exercise has been launched today (Monday 29 September 2025) following a recent review of the Prescription Ordering Direct…

Simon Whitehouse has been confirmed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Cluster for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Simon currently serves as Chief Executive Officer for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, a role he has held since 2022. With over 30 years of experience in the…

Health and care leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have taken the next step in delivering their commitment to expanding community-based care, as part of a wider plan to improve patient recovery and ease pressure on local hospitals. Backed by a £3.6 million reinvestment, the initiative will see more services delivered at home or within…

Health and care services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are preparing for the busy winter months with a package of improvements designed to help people get the right care, in the right place, as quickly as possible. The plans, agreed by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, the Integrated Care Board (ICB), aim to keep people…

Partners from the NHS and Shropshire Council are working together to improve the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) support available in the local area. A key part of this work is listening to the voices of families. Parent carers and their children and young people have already played a vital role in shaping improvements,…

  A new video has been launched to help patients and families better understand the role of the Care Transfer Hub in supporting people to leave hospital safely and confidently, whether they return home or to another care setting. The Hub brings together staff from Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS…

Health and care professionals across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are proudly celebrating those taking part in the ‘Everyone Belongs Here’ campaign as part of National Inclusion Week (15-19 September 2025). This powerful initiative shines a spotlight on colleagues from across the local health and care system who have stepped forward as passionate advocates for inclusion,…

  With 1 October fast approaching, HealthHero Integrated Care – the incoming provider of the GP Out of Hours Service in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin – is making strong progress during the mobilisation period, with positive early impacts already being felt across the local health and care system. As part of preparations for the go-live…

The Trust that runs Shropshire’s acute hospitals has been granted university status in recognition of its work in research and education. This accolade will support the Trust to continue to deliver high quality care and attract further research and investment to create an exciting environment for academic and clinical advancement. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital…

The NHS national booking system is now open, allowing thousands of eligible residents in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to book their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations for the 2025/2026 winter season. Residents in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to book their flu and Covid-19 vaccination ahead of winter to get the best protection. Appointments…