News from our partners at Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council. Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council are calling on residents to take part in a survey that will help shape the future of community pharmacy services across Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin. The survey forms part of the Pharmacy Needs Assessment (PNA) that…

General Practice Nurses from across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin were honoured at a special awards ceremony, hosted by healthcare professionals from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW), in recognition of their exceptional contributions to patient care. The ceremony, which took place at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on Thursday 13 February 2025, was the first…

Shared on behalf of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust (SaTH) construction partners, Integrated Health Projects (IHP) have been supporting communities through a number of social value initiatives. In January last year, the VINCI Building led project, which is part of the joint venture, IHP, were announced…

Shared on behalf of Shropshire Council Residents across Shropshire are being encouraged to help look after their health by taking up the offer of free blood pressure checks across the county. The Shropshire Community Blood Pressure Checks project, a joint initiative by Shropshire Council, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS and Oswestry Community Action (Qube), is…

  The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust has announced six months of dates for community drop-in sessions, as part of the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP). The multi-million pound investment will bring high quality, sustainable care and fewer delays for everyone. Construction work is well underway on a new four-storey expansion at Royal Shrewsbury…

An update from Shropshire Council Shropshire Council is urging residents and businesses who house birds, to remain alert for any signs of disease and report any cases of suspected disease immediately. The call out follows an outbreak of Avian Flu in North Shropshire. The council’s animal health team have been notified of a new outbreak of…

As part of their Think Which Service Campaign, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are launching a new podcast series to help residents tackle the challenges of winter. The podcast, featuring leading health and wellbeing experts, offers actionable advice and expert insights into staying physically and mentally healthy this winter. It will cover a wide range…

The NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has been experiencing a high demand for services over recent weeks and has declared a critical incident today. Health leaders are now urging people to think about which service is right for their health needs this winter. By making informed choices, people can be treated quicker and help…

When it comes to your health, being prepared is key. If you or a loved one falls ill during the holidays, knowing which service is best suited to your needs can make all the difference. Your GP practice may be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, but a range of NHS…

As winter approaches, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging eligible residents to strengthen their winter defences by getting vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). These vaccines are free for those who qualify and offer the best protection against serious illness from common winter viruses. Vanessa Whatley, Chief Nursing Officer for the…