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Healthwatch Shropshire staff and volunteers looked at the websites and social media of care homes in Shropshire to find out what information was available and how social media was being used.

Healthwatch England research shows that tens of thousands of people struggled to contact or see their doctor during the first year of the pandemic.

The NHS has issued some information and advice concerning the second vaccine dose.

Healthwatch Shropshire and Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin worked together to find out about people’s experiences of leaving 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.

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

From December 2020, NHS England launched a new system called NHS 111 First. If you have an urgent, but not life-threatening health problem you can now contact NHS 111 First to find out if you need to go to A&E.

As of 23 February, unpaid carers aged 18-64 can book a vaccination appointment via the national booking system without receiving a letter. To be eligible, they need to be in receipt of carer’s allowance.

Agenda and associated papers for the Board Meeting in public

Shropshire Council’s new Carers Support Team will offer support to thousands of unpaid carers across the county, a new service for unpaid and family carers will launch from Monday 1 February 2021.

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital in Telford are both dealing with high numbers of patients right now - anyone in need of urgent medical care in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin should contact NHS 111 first online or by phone

Shropshire residents who are without access to transport are now able to get FREE transport to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments.