A new survey has been launched to shape the future of emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin. The initiative builds on previous feedback that has already helped shape services and ensures that the voices of children and young people, parents and carers continue to…

As the festive season approaches, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is ramping up efforts to keep residents healthy amid rising concerns over flu, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and norovirus all circulating in our communities at the same time. Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals flu cases are currently highest among…

  Two Rehabilitation and Recovery Units have opened at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, adding additional bed capacity on each hospital site (Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital) for people who no longer need to be in an acute hospital bed but can’t be supported safely at home. The care…

Health and care leaders are calling on residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to help stretched A&E and GP surgeries this winter by re-thinking which service they opt for when unwell. Launched today (Wednesday 18 October), the Think Which Service campaign urges local people to ‘Think Self-Care’ and to consider using services such as their…

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) are calling on the Muslim community to come forward for their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations so they can stay well and get winter strong. Flu and COVID-19 vaccine uptake lagged behind the wider population in England last year in some Muslim communities. Health…

  Vanessa Whatley, Deputy Chief Nurse for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, said: “NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has become aware of the recent all staff communication issued by Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. Like other areas across the country, we are seeing an increasing number of cases of COVID-19 in our communities. This risk…

  From Monday, 2 October at 7am both Junior Doctors and Consultants will be taking strike action, ending on 7am Thursday 5 October, so it is vital that the public continue to use services wisely. Dr Nick White, Chief Medical Officer for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, said: “The NHS faces coordinated industrial action next week stretching…

Local health and social care organisations are gearing up for a day of active celebration to mark National Fitness Day, on Wednesday 20 September. Run annually by ukactive, the event encourages individuals of all ages and fitness levels to keep active and promote their physical and mental health through physical activity.  To support the event,…

  Health and care services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are under extreme pressure. Local health and care leaders are urging people to ‘think which service’ and choose the right service for their needs to help reduce the pressure and make sure everyone can get the care they need as quickly as possible. We are…

Millions of eligible people will now be offered a COVID vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new COVID variant. This change follows an announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on the risks presented by the new BA.2.86…