Leaders from across health, care and community services came together on Thursday (23 July) to welcome Dr Claire Fuller, Primary Care Medical Director at NHS England and author of the Fuller Stocktake, as part of a national programme of visits focused on the future of neighbourhood health. Dr Fuller was joined by colleagues including Dr…

  Families across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being reminded to ensure children are up to date with routine NHS vaccinations, including the MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccine and any other recommended travel vaccinations required, ahead of summer travel. Measles is highly infectious and can cause serious illness. Measles…

  People across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin are being encouraged to build more movement into everyday life, following updated physical activity guidance from the UK Chief Medical Officers. The refreshed guidance, published on 10 July, confirms that any regular movement can support better physical and mental health. It places renewed emphasis on sitting less, moving…

People in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have given good feedback on GP care in the latest GP Patient Survey. The survey asks people across England about GP services once a year. The survey also asks about care from NHS dental care and community pharmacies. The results are positive for both local…

  NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Boards are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Salma Reehana as Chief Medical Officer for the cluster.  Dr Reehana is currently Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Black Country ICB. She is an experienced healthcare leader with a strong track record in…

  Eligible young people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to take up a time-limited offer of a free meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccination before starting university or further education this autumn. As part of a one-off national catch-up vaccination programme launching in July 2026, thousands of young people across England will be…