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Free transport to help Shropshire residents get vaccinations

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

26 January 2021

Experiences of out of hours Palliative Care in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

We worked with Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin to try and understand about the experiences of those who have received 'out of hours' palliative care since the beginning of March 2020.

21 January 2021

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Phone, video and on-line appointments during the Covid-19 Pandemic

We asked the public to share their views and experiences of phone, video and online appointments during the pandemic. This is what they told us.

20 October 2020

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Annual Report: April 2019 - March 2020

The Annual report sets out how we have listened to people and worked with partners through the year to make a difference.

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Experiences of accessing Primary Care Services in Shropshire

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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Where To Get Medical Help During Easter Bank Holiday

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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Shropshire residents' experiences included in national report about GP access

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

Lynn Cawley, Chief Officer

Difficulties contacting patients and staff in hospital during the pandemic

During the Covid-19 pandemic hospitals have had to place restrictions on visiting patients. This means that families and friends are reliant on speaking to their loved ones and those looking after them by phone.

Latest reports and publications

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Digital Audit of Care Homes in Shropshire

Healthwatch Shropshire staff and volunteers looked at the websites...

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Hospital Discharges During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Healthwatch Shropshire and Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin worked...

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Board Meeting Agenda, 3 March 2021

Agenda and associated papers for the Board Meeting in public

Experiences of out of hours Palliative Care in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

21 January 2021

We worked with Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin to try and understand...