By Dr Lorna Clarson, Chief Medical Officer at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Last Friday (1 August), we were delighted to welcome Dr Claire Fuller, Co-National Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England to Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, alongside Dr Vijay Rawal, Regional Primary Care Medical Director, and Clinical Fellow Dr Declan Dudley. The visit…

This winter, health leaders from across the county’s Integrated Care System are driving a major shift towards more community-based care. The scheme is aimed at supporting patients to recover from illness and injury closer to home, in more familiar and comfortable surroundings. To enable this shift, community rehabilitation services will be expanded while the Shrewsbury…

Following national endorsement by an independent panel, and formal approval from the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) Board, the county’s health commissioners can now confirm the GP Out of Hours Service provider for the county will be Medvivo*. Medvivo (now known as HealthHero Integrated Care) has been approved as the provider following a…

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) is now able to confirm receipt of the national Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel’s report regarding the outcome of the representation received for the GP Out of Hours Service procurement. The Independent Panel’s findings confirm that NHS STW acted in full accordance with the Provider Selection Regime…

As part of National Diabetes Week, local residents from Stirchley recently attended an information event to learn more about the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme – a ground-breaking initiative helping people to take control of their health and, in some cases, reverse their Type 2 diabetes. National Diabetes Week takes place between…

“We’re all different. We’re all unique. Everyone belongs here.” That’s the powerful message at the heart of a new campaign launched by health and care professionals across the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS). Coinciding with World Day for Cultural Diversity, taking place on Wednesday 21 May 2025, the ‘Everyone Belongs Here’ campaign…

To provide an update on the procurement process for the GP Out of Hours Service for the county, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has received representation in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This has resulted in an extension of the standstill period. It’s important to note that this extension does not signal a…

Following the announcement on Monday 3 February 2025, concerning NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin’s (NHS STW’s) intention to award the GP Out of Hours Service contract to Medvivo, we are aware that a number of misconceptions are being shared which has understandably been causing concern for local residents. The following document provides important information and…

Following the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Board Meeting which took place on Wednesday 29 January, Board members have approved the recommendation and intent of county commissioners to award the GP Out of Hours contract to Medvivo. Importantly, we remain within the procurement process and whilst the standstill period is active, we cannot officially confirm…

Community pharmacy leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) are once again urging residents across the county to ‘Think Pharmacy First’, as the scheme hits its one-year anniversary. Twelve months after the launch of the advanced service, Pharmacy First enables people to go directly to participating pharmacies for appropriate treatment and advice for…