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As a result of the pandemic many services across health and social care have changed how they are delivered. In order to offer services as safely as possible people have been offered appointments over the phone online by video or using an online form

The way patients use and access General Practices and Pharmacies is changing and we wanted to know how the patient experience has been affected.

Who can get tested? Testing for coronavirus (Covid-19) has been expanded to everyone over the age of five with symptoms.

In a time of social distancing small acts of kindness can help us all to connect with others emotionally during the pandemic.

Residents are urged to seek medical help should they need it this Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, 25 May) say health leaders at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups.

A new home-visiting service in response to the coronavirus pandemic is being launched this week by health bosses at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

‘Take 2’ steps away from others when you are out and about say health bosses at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

NHS 111 will be available to contact, and practices will be open across the county during normal opening times on Friday, 8 May - although you may be asked to attend a different practice if you need a face to face appointment.

If you need medical help the NHS is still here for you, and it’s important that people continue to access NHS services for conditions that are not related to coronavirus, say leaders of local NHS CCG groups.

Shropshire Council’s passenger transport team is working with the county’s main health bodies to help people get to the coronavirus assessment centres in Shrewsbury and Telford.

Social care during social distancing – day services with a difference from Shropshire Council. Teams at Shropshire Council have been adapting their work whilst the usual provision of day services are placed on hold due to the coronavirus

People seeking help with dental problems should not visit their dental practice but instead phone their normal practice for information and advice on alternative arrangements in place or contact NHS 111.