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…