Today (11 May 2026) marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health.  Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, the week runs from 11–17 May 2026 and this year’s theme is “Every action counts – for yourself, for someone else, for all of us.” This Mental Health…

You may have seen recent media reports about hantavirus and feel concerned. We would like to reassure residents that the risk of hantavirus infection in the UK remains very low. Cases are extremely rare, and there is no evidence of increased risk to the general public. Hantavirus is mainly linked to contact with infected rodents…

  Dr Jess Harvey, Clinical Director for South-East Shropshire Primary Care Network (PCN) and GP Board Co-Chair, has been named a regional champion in the leadership category at the NHS Excellence Awards 2026.  Teams and individuals across the region have been acknowledged in the inaugural NHS Excellence Awards, celebrating work that is improving care for…