1. Vaccine rollout: Please wait to be contacted

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    The NHS vaccination programme is underway in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin as part of the national rollout.

  2. Large NHS vaccination centres rolled out and more on their way

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    The NHS has announced the opening of seven large vaccination centres throughout England. The centres are capable of delivering thousands of the life-saving jabs each week and provide an additional option to the local sites across Shropshire.

  3. Share your Experiences of Using NHS Blood Taking Services

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    NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) want to improve blood taking (phlebotomy) services for all patients and would like to gather the views of local people in the area.

  4. Free transport to help Shropshire residents get vaccinations

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    Shropshire residents who are without access to transport are now able to get FREE transport to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments.

  5. Patients in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin urged to contact NHS 111 first

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    The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital in Telford are both dealing with high numbers of patients right now - anyone in need of urgent medical care in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin should contact NHS 111 first online or by phone

  6. New carers support service launches

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    Shropshire Council’s new Carers Support Team will offer support to thousands of unpaid carers across the county, a new service for unpaid and family carers will launch from Monday 1 February 2021.

  7. Unpaid carers to receive their vaccinations

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    As of 23 February, unpaid carers aged 18-64 can book a vaccination appointment via the national booking system without receiving a letter. To be eligible, they need to be in receipt of carer’s allowance.

  8. How well is Urgent Medical Care working in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin?

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    From December 2020, NHS England launched a new system called NHS 111 First. If you have an urgent, but not life-threatening health problem you can now contact NHS 111 First to find out if you need to go to A&E.

  9. Shaping Places for Healthier Lives: solving food insecurity in south west Shropshire

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    We are calling for organisations and individuals to share their insights and experiences of food insecurity in south west Shropshire.

  10. Shropshire residents' experiences included in national report about GP access

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    Healthwatch England research shows that tens of thousands of people struggled to contact or see their doctor during the first year of the pandemic.

  11. Where To Get Medical Help During Easter Bank Holiday

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    Although GP practices are closed over the Easter bank holiday (Friday 2, April to Monday 5, April), NHS services including GP appointments are available say health leaders at NHS Shropshire and NHS Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups

  12. Learning Disability and Autism Programme

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    News from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

  13. Covid-19 vaccine survey for young adults

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    If you are aged between 18 and 29, the NHS and Public Health teams in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin would like to understand if you have any particular concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine.

  14. Access to NHS dental services

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    We have been hearing from Shropshire residents about the problems they are having getting to see an NHS dentist. Are you having problems? Let us know.

  15. Carers Week 2021: Host of events to recognise and celebrate Shropshire’s carers

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    Over 40 events dedicated to carers will be taking place across Shropshire throughout Carers Week (Monday 7 June to Sunday 13 June 2021).

  16. Women's Health Strategy: Call for Evidence

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    The government is seeking your views to help inform the development of the government’s Women’s Health Strategy.

  17. You said, we did - Shifnal & Priorslee Medical Practice

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    Between 25th May and 1st June 2021, 45 members of the public contacted us about Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Practice. The vast majority of these comments were expressing concern about aspects of the service provided by the practice.

  18. Where to go if you’re feeling unwell this Bank Holiday

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    Information from the NHS about services over the holiday weekend

  19. Shrewsbury Health and Wellbeing Hub – Listening exercise

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    NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG is calling on the local community to share their views on a proposal for a new health and wellbeing hub in Shrewsbury.

  20. Improving Health and Wellbeing in Shropshire – Please give your views!

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    Shropshire’s Health and Wellbeing Board (HWBB) has drafted a Joint 2022-2027 Health and Wellbeing Strategy and would like your views and thoughts.

  21. Covid-19 booster vaccinations to be rolled out to patients via appointment only in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin from this week

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    The NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin will start delivering Covid-19 booster vaccinations to people in eligible groups as of this week via appointment only.

  22. Share experiences on young person Mental Health Crisis Services

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    Healthwatch Shropshire and Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin have launched a joint campaign to gather information on young people’s experiences of Mental Health Crisis Services since 2020.

  23. Get involved in refreshing the Integrated Cancer Strategy

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    The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group is currently refreshing its 5-year (2021 to 2026) cancer strategy and would welcome your views and suggestions.

  24. We want your feedback on NHS 111 and how you access urgent care services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

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    The NHS in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, Healthwatch Shropshire and Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin want to hear from local people about NHS 111 and how you access urgent medical care servces.

  25. How to get your vaccines and boost your immunity in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

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    People in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are reminded to get their COVID and flu vaccinations to give themselves the best possible protection against these deadly illnesses this winter.

  26. Share your views about the High Intensity Users Service

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    The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (STW CCG) would like to know what you think about the High Intensity Users (HIU) services in the county to help shape the way the service is provided in future.

  27. People of all ages in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urged to take up ‘Evergreen’ vaccine offer

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    People of all ages in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being urged to get their COVID-19 jabs as infections in the region are rising above the national average.

  28. Boosters jabs available for eligible Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin residents three months after second jab by appointment only and at ‘some’ walk-in clinics

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    People aged 40 and above are now able to have their Covid-19 vaccine three months (91 days) after the date of their second jab.

  29. Getting boosted is the greatest gift you can give yourself and your loved ones this Christmas, says Senior Doctor

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    A Senior Doctor has today urged everyone in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin who is eligible to get their booster jab before Christmas Day, as new figures show the NHS vaccination programme racked up record numbers of jabs this weekend.

  30. Residents asked to ‘plan ahead when ordering prescriptions’ this Christmas

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    Health professionals at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are asking residents to plan ahead and double-check they have a suitable supply of prescription medication over the festive period.

  31. Pharmacy Opening Hours over the holiday period

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    Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin area, covering Saturday 25 December, Monday 27 December, Tuesday 28 December and Monday 3 January.