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…

  Eligible people are being invited to get their spring COVID‑19 vaccination as the NHS launches the next phase of its seasonal protection programme. The spring dose is being offered to those at highest risk of serious illness from COVID‑19, including adults aged 75 and over, residents in care homes for older adults, and people…

Latest news from our partner Shropshire Council:  New service aims to boost independence, wellbeing and community connection across the county Shropshire Council and partners Shropshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are delighted to announce the launch of the Shropshire Wellbeing and Navigation Network (SWANN), a new preventative support service for adults aged 18 and over living in…

NHS organisations across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are preparing for a period of national industrial action by resident doctors taking place from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April 2026. The action has been called by the British Medical Association (BMA) as part of an ongoing national dispute with Government over…

ISSUED BY MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST AND NHS SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN A new NHS-led service for children and young people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with mental health, emotional wellbeing and neurodevelopmental needs has launched today (1 April), marking the start of a three-year journey of change. The new Child and Adolescent…

  There is no current increase in meningitis cases in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and the overall risk to people locally remains very low. However, it is still important to stay protected and be aware of symptoms. Check your child or young person’s vaccinations MenACWY vaccine Routinely given in Years 9 and 10. If missed,…

Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the NHS are responding to confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease in England particularly around the University of Kent. Meningitis remains uncommon and spreads mainly to very close contact with a person carrying the infection, even if they don’t have symptoms. When a case of meningitis occurs…

  ISSUED BY MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST AND NHS SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN A new NHS-led service for children and young people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with mental health, emotional wellbeing and neurodevelopmental needs will be launched on 1 April. The new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) will be delivered…

  NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin will hold its first virtual board meeting in common with NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent as part of its new cluster arrangements on Thursday 29 January at 1:30pm. For information on accessing the ICB Board meeting or to view the agenda and papers follow this link here. Please note: Members…

  Important information for patients about the resident doctor industrial action The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, will take part in industrial action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December to 7am on Monday 22 December. The industrial action will impact services. This includes services provided by…