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Two elderly women sitting in a pharmacy waiting for their prescription

Problems accessing the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service

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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You said, we did - Shifnal & Priorslee Medical Practice

Between 25th May and 1st June 2021, 45 members of the public contacted us about Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Practice. The vast majority of these comments were expressing concern about aspects of the service provided by the practice.

Women's Health Strategy: Call for Evidence

The government is seeking your views to help inform the development of the government’s Women’s Health Strategy.

Carers Week 2021: Host of events to recognise and celebrate Shropshire’s carers

Over 40 events dedicated to carers will be taking place across Shropshire throughout Carers Week (Monday 7 June to Sunday 13 June 2021).

Thank You to our Volunteers!

This Volunteers’ Week we’d like to thank all of our dedicated volunteers for their contributions to the work of Healthwatch Shropshire.

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Access to NHS dental services

We have been hearing from Shropshire residents about the problems they are having getting to see an NHS dentist. Are you having problems? Let us know.

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Covid-19 vaccine survey for young adults

If you are aged between 18 and 29, the NHS and Public Health teams in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin would like to understand if you have any particular concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine.

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Learning Disability and Autism Programme

News from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

Woman in mask on phone

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.

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Shaping Places for Healthier Lives: solving food insecurity in south west Shropshire

We are calling for organisations and individuals to share their insights and experiences of food insecurity in south west Shropshire.

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