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Agenda and associated papers for the Board Meeting in public

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Agenda and associated papers for the Board Meeting in public

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.

We wanted to hear about people's experiences of seeking urgent medical care following the introduction of NHS 111 First into Shropshire in December 2020.

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.

A Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) is an independent team made up of women and their families, commissioners, service providers and local authorities.