On Thursday 13 March, the UK Government announced significant changes to the NHS in England, including its intention to abolish NHS England and fully integrate it into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). As part the wider NHS reset programme, the Government has also asked all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), including NHS Shropshire,…

A joint statement from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust To the people of Ludlow and surrounding areas, We would like to take this opportunity to update you on the current position regarding Ludlow Community Hospital and the services, commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, delivered within the hospital…

The Chair of NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Sir Neil McKay has today announced his decision to retire later this summer. Sir Neil has dedicated over 50 years to the NHS, with a notable career in management and leadership. Prior to his time as Chair of the Integrated Care Board (ICB), his previous roles have…

NHS providers across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have overcome significant local challenges, relating to the post pandemic recovery, to successfully meet elective care and cancer targets set by NHS England (NHSE). These targets are set by NHSE to ensure that patients receive care in the best possible way to meet their needs. The local health…

This World Immunisation Week (24 to 30 April), health leaders in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging parents and carers to check their children are up to date with their essential childhood vaccinations, and book any that have been missed. Essential, routine vaccinations like measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), human papillomavirus (HPV) and the whooping…

The NHS Constitution gives most people living in England the right to choose where to receive treatment. This also means you can choose the organisation that provides your NHS care when you’re referred for your first appointment with a consultant. So, if your GP recommends that you see a specialist, you can choose where and…

Do you have the skills and qualities to support the local NHS to ensure it properly involves local people in service changes? Do you have an awareness and understanding of the diverse communities of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin? NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is searching for volunteers to join a committee made up of members…

A new e-Learning resource for staff working in health and care services has been launched in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to help improve the lives of people living with sight loss. The ‘Understanding and Supporting People Living with Sight Loss e-Learning’ is a collaboration between people with lived experience of sight loss, sight loss experts…

According to a recent review, partners from across Health and the local authority in Shropshire are making progress against their commitment to improve support for children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Following the six-month progress review of the Accelerated Progress Plan (APP), Department for Education (DfE) SEND and NHS England…

A message to all ICS staff from Alison Bussey, on behalf of the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System: Dear colleagues, On behalf of the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System, I want to reassure you of our continued commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Fostering an environment across our respective organisations that…