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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.
22 March 2021
News
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Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The NHS has issued some information and advice concerning the second vaccine dose.
11 March 2021
Advice and Information
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Hospital Discharges During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Healthwatch Shropshire and Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin worked together to find out about people’s experiences of leaving hospital during the pandemic.
11 March 2021
Report
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.
9 March 2021
Blog
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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.
2 March 2021
News
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How well is Urgent Medical Care working in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin?
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.
2 March 2021
News
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Unpaid carers to receive their vaccinations
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.
1 March 2021
News
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Board Meeting Agenda, 3 March 2021
Agenda and associated papers for the Board Meeting in public
1 March 2021
Report
New carers support service launches
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.
2 February 2021
News
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Patients in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin urged to contact NHS 111 first
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
26 January 2021
News
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Free transport to help Shropshire residents get vaccinations
Shropshire residents who are without access to transport are now able to get FREE transport to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments.
26 January 2021
News
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Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first
The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
25 January 2021
Advice and Information