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We're getting ready for Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June)

From 1–7 June, organisations across the UK will come together to celebrate Volunteers’ Week, a time to recognise and thank the millions of people who give their time to support others.

At Healthwatch Shropshire, we’re looking forward to…

28 May 2026

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Four Local Healthwatch Teams Working Together To Hear Your Experiences Of Stroke Care

Healthwatch Shropshire, Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin, Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent and Healthwatch Staffordshire are inviting people to share their experiences of stroke care. This includes patients, carers, family members and anyone who has supported…

11 May 2026

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HEALTHWATCH SHROPSHIRE formal questions to The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt NHS Foundation Trust following contact from patients with the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS) provided by Healthwatch Shropshire and their Enter & View visit

This article contains feedback from investigations carried out by the Chief Executive Officer at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RAJH) in response to questions raised by Healthwatch Shropshire Chief Officer Lynn Cawley on 28th…

23 April 2026

Response

Two Weeks Left to Share Your Virtual Wards Experience - Your Voice Matters.

Healthwatch Shropshire would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has already shared their experiences of Virtual Wards.
There are now two more weeks to share your experience and have your feedback included in our report. After this, the…

20 April 2026

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Resident doctor strike: NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin prepares for action 7–13 April 2026

NHS organisations across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are preparing for a period of national industrial action by resident doctors taking place from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April 2026.

7 April 2026

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Have You Used a Virtual Ward? Healthwatch Shropshire Wants to Hear From You

More people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are receiving hospital level care in the comfort of their own homes thanks to the NHS Virtual Ward service. Healthwatch Shropshire now wants to hear from anyone who has used the Virtual Ward or supported…

3 February 2026

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NHS urges eligible people to come forward for their spring COVID-19 vaccination

Eligible people are being invited to get their spring COVID‑19 vaccination as the NHS launches the next phase of its seasonal protection programme.

15 April 2026

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Former Government Minister backs King’s Fund study on importance of Independent Patient Voice in Health and Social Care

Government plans to end the existence of an independent voice for patients and service users in health and social care have come under challenging…

30 March 2026

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Staying Well This Easter: Simple Steps to Get the Care You Need

Health leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are encouraging residents to plan ahead for the Easter Bank Holiday to help ensure they can…

26 March 2026

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HEALTHWATCH SHROPSHIRE PUBLISHES REPORT ON ACCESS TO MEDICATION ACROSS THE COUNTY

28 May 2026

Healthwatch Shropshire has today published a new report exploring people’s experiences of accessing medication, highlighting both positive progress and ongoing challenges within local pharmacy and prescribing systems.

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Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital - Enter & View visit report

21 May 2026

Three Healthwatch authorised representatives visited the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital on the morning of Tuesday 25th November 2025.
The visit was semi-announced, meaning that the wards knew that we would visit within a two-week period.

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