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We wanted to understand people’s experiences of the maternity mental health support available in Shropshire. We spoke to people who either used services or worked in the local maternity system. -
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The NHS has produced a Long Term Plan, setting out all the things it wants health services to do better. We asked people 'What Would You Do?' to improve local services in Shropshire. Find out what they wanted from local services. -
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Find out about the experience young people and families have of the mental health services in Shropshire. -
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We were made aware that there are some issues around the information provided for members of the public about access to Mental Health Services in Shropshire. -
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To help raise awareness of the range of support available, a new Suicide Prevention Zcard designed by the Shropshire and Telford Suicide Prevention Network is now available. -
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This report produced by Patient and Carer Experience explores the the experience of rurally-based mental health service users with a serious mental illness, their carers and clinicians; it identifies the particular barriers and challenges they face. -
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This research follows a two year project, during 2014 - 2016 to develop a death education programme in response to the needs of a number of bereaved young people in Shropshire who had developed anti-social, self-harming, or low self-esteem issues. -
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The Hive researched questions around young people (14 to 24 year olds) in Shropshire recognising the benefits of creative activities and the impact that learning new skills has with their emotional health & wellbeing. -
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A report of our Annual Event, 2015 It focused on the importance of achieving parity between mental and physical health provision within Shropshire. It was intended to spread awareness and help understanding of how mental health services are offered. -
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BBC Panorama reported last week that “Britain is in the grip of a child mental health crisis and getting help is a postcode lottery”. We would like to know about the experiences of children, parents, carers and the professionals who support them. -
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The Maternal Mental Health Alliance has published data that shows that the level of specialist support given to Shropshire women and their families is “extremely basic” and “falls short of national standards”. -
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Following the reconfiguration of wards from single to mixed sex occupancy concerns had been raised. We wanted to speak to service users to understand how sae they felt and if they felt supported by staff. -
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Following the reconfiguration of wards from single to mixed sex occupancy concerns had been raised. We wanted to speak to service users to understand how sae they felt and if they felt supported by staff. -
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We are really pleased to see that the Local Maternity Service has taken your views into account -
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You told us that, as carers for people with mental health conditions, you felt unsupported by healthcare professionals. You told us that you often felt uninvolved in the treatment of the person you care for. -
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It could be that another form of support is needed. We want to hear the views of people between 16-25 about how alternative forms of support could help young people. -
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Public Health Engalnd have issued a factsheet provides important advice and information about the impacts of being flooded on people’s mental health. -
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In a time of social distancing small acts of kindness can help us all to connect with others emotionally during the pandemic. -
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We engaged with people aged 16-25 via an on-line survey and focus groups to find out what they thought about Social Prescribing and to understand activities they are currently involved with and what the benefits and potential barriers there are. -
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A big congratulations to Shamara who won a £30 voucher after completing our Social Prescribing survey for 16 – 25 year olds. -
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Togetherall, a new online mental health support service for young people and adults across Shropshire, has been launched this week. The 24/7 online support service is a collaboration between Shropshire Council’s Public Health Team and Togetherall -
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New NHS-endorsed guidance launched to support the mental well-being of children and young people -
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Shropshire Council is encouraging all pupils in KS2/KS3/KS4 to complete a short survey to provide an overview of their nutritional intake and emotional health & well-being during the lockdown period. -
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A two part investigation looking into the level of care and support those who care for adults with mental health issues feel that they receive in Shropshire. -
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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. -
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We want to hear about your experiences of accessing and using Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service (also known as IAPT) -
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We wanted to know about children & young people's experiences of crisis mental health care in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. -
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We asked service users' for their experiences of using psychological services in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. -
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Unpaid and family carers across Shropshire are being offered more opportunities to get involved in helping shape health and social care services. -
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Health and Social Care staff often hear experiences from people about the services they are using and staff may wish to share what they hear to help improve patient and service user experience. -
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This festive season NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire Mental Health Support and Telford Mind want to remind residents that they aren’t alone, and anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can get help over the Christmas period. -
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Blue Monday is on 16 January 2023 and is known for being the day when people feel most down during the year. Although feelings aren’t dictated by a date, January can be a hard month and cold weather, Christmas bills and shorter days. -
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With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones. -
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In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary. -
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Accessing talking therapies is to become easier than ever before for people struggling with anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with the launch of a new streamlined service from 1 March. -
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You have told us that the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service was difficult to contact. -
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We wanted to find out what was working well and what was not working quite so well for users of the Recovery Services -
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Have your say on how people are involved when it comes to safety issues concerning medicines or medical devices -
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In March this year we asked you about your experiences of accessing and using your local pharmacy. This coincided with the stakeholder consultation taking place around proposed changes to community pharmacies. -
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Where to get this help this Christmas and New Year when your GP Practice is closed. Local NHS health professionals are advising residents where to go to get medical help and advice when their GP practice is closed this festive period. -
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Advice for patients requiring repeat prescriptions through the Shropshire Clinical Commisioning Group (SCCG) Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service -
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NHS 111 will be available to contact, and practices will be open across the county during normal opening times on Friday, 8 May - although you may be asked to attend a different practice if you need a face to face appointment. -
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The way patients use and access General Practices and Pharmacies is changing and we wanted to know how the patient experience has been affected. -
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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 -
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We have been contacted by people who have been having problems getting through to the POD on the telephone especially around Bank Holidays. Callers report long waits and having to make repeated calls to get through. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Shropshire residents and organisations are encouraged to provide feedback on experience of using pharmacy services, to help shape the future of pharmacy services in the county.