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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.

The NHS is still here for you

If you need medical help the NHS is still here for you, and it’s important that people continue to access NHS services for conditions that are not related to coronavirus, say leaders of local NHS CCG groups.

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Shropshire’s buses help transport people to county’s Covid-19 assessment centres

Shropshire Council’s passenger transport team is working with the county’s main health bodies to help people get to the coronavirus assessment centres in Shrewsbury and Telford.

Warmer Homes

Free central heating now available for eligible households

In 2016 we funded research that evaluated the impacts of energy efficiency improvements on health and well-being across Shropshire. This told us that improvements could significantly impact health and well-being.

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Telephone and online appointments - Here to stay?

As a result of the pandemic many services across health and social care have changed how they are delivered. In order to offer services as safely as possible people have been offered appointments over the phone online by video or using an online form

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Coronavirus testing in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin: what you need to know

Who can get tested? Testing for coronavirus (Covid-19) has been expanded to everyone over the age of five with symptoms.

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Health, care and well being services during the Covid-19 pandemic

During Lockdown we wanted to give people the chance to share their...

Healthwatch Shropshire Event Stand

Annual Report: April 2019 - March 2020

The Annual report sets out how we have listened to people and worked...

GP talking to patient

Experiences of accessing Primary Care Services in Shropshire

The way patients use and access General Practices and Pharmacies is...

Patient speaking to a receptionist

Prescott Surgery - Enter & View visit report

Ensuring services are advertised to patients and ease of access are...