A year on from the launch of the ‘Everyone Belongs Here’ campaign, health and care partners across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are celebrating a movement that continues to champion respect, dignity and fairness for all. Launched in May 2025 to coincide with World Day for Cultural Diversity, the campaign set out with a simple but…

News from our partners at The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group (Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust) After months of preparation, the two local community and hospital trusts have formalised a new Group. The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group, aims…

A 52-year-old man from Oswestry has transformed his health and reversed his Type 2 Diabetes after taking part in an NHS-backed weight management programme, led by Counterweight. Simon, who was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in January 2024, said he felt unable to control his weight and was increasingly concerned about his health. Retired due…

        An open letter sent on behalf of Vanessa Whatley, Executive Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Chief Nursing Officer at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Dear colleagues,  As part of our shared commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone, we are taking further action to strengthen our…

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…