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Shropshire Schools Survey

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.

23 November 2020

Visiting to all wards suspended at Shropshire’s acute hospitals

Visiting has been suspended to all wards at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

27 October 2020

Medical Centre Infographic

Dodington Surgery Closure

No-one will be left without access to a GP when Dodington Surgery in Whitchurch closes next year, say health bosses at NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

19 October 2020

Covid-19 App

NHS Test and Trace app

The app will help the NHS and Public Health understand where and how quickly the virus is spreading, so they can respond quickly and effectively.

Have your say on front of pack food labelling

Have you had your say in the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on front of pack nutrition labelling

24 September 2020

Every mind matters

Every mind matters

New NHS-endorsed guidance launched to support the mental well-being of children and young people

21 September 2020

Tell us about your experience of leaving hospital during COVID-19

Triggered by Covid-19, since March 2020 hospitals have been working closely with community health and social care partners (including local councils) to improve the discharge process. Tell us about your experiences.

1 September 2020

Council launches new online community platform to support people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing

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

Prize Draw winner

Social Prescribing Prize Draw Winner!

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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Bereavement Support for Shropshire Residents

A new service has been launched to support people who are experiencing and suffering from bereavement and loss. The offer is open to any Shropshire resident who has been bereaved by either a recent death or previous loss.

Lynn Cawley, Chief Officer

Difficulties booking a blood test

You told us that is was really difficult to book a blood test and were left waiting in a call line queue for a long time while paying to call an 01 number. We contacted the service and explained the problems.

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Patients to be allowed a ‘named visitor’ at orthopaedic hospital

Inpatients at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital are to be allowed a “named visitor” under new rules giving them greater contact with their loved ones.

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