News and reports

Accessing talking therapies is to become easier than ever before for people struggling with anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with the launch of a new streamlined service from 1 March.

Communities across the south of the county are being asked to take part in a survey to share their thoughts and experiences on what would make their community a healthier and better place to live.

Your Local Maternity & Neonatal System (LMNS) team in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, a partnership of organisations, women and their families working together, has launched a new website full of information to support people through pregnancy, labour and beyond.

Health chiefs at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging residents to ‘Think Pharmacy First’ to access appropriate treatment and advice for common illnesses, as a brand-new pharmacy service launches across the county.

The NHS and the Government have published a plan to recover NHS dentistry setting out a major new focus on prevention and good oral health in young children, and an expansion of dental workforce.

We would like to hear about all aspects of the treatment and support for cancer patients and their families, from hospital treatment, to GP help and community based support from self-help groups and organisations such as Macmillian Cancer support.

Two authorised representatives visited Jubilee Villa, Upper Astley, Astley on Thursday 30th November 2023 at 10.00am. The visit was announced meaning that the home knew when we would visit.

Four Healthwatch representatives visited Greenfields Care Home, Liverpool Road, Whitchurch, SY13 on Monday 11th December 2023. The visit was announced meaning that the home knew that we would visit.

Three Authorised Representatives visited Normanton Retirement Home on 9th November 2023. The visit was announced meaning that the home knew when we would visit.

In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary.

Local health and care leaders are alerting residents that Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin’s A&E departments are under “extreme pressure” due to significant and sustained demand.

Four authorised representatives visited the Acute Medical Floor, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, on Tuesday 29 August 2023 at 10am. The Acute Medical Floor is made up of Acute Medical Assessment (AMA) and the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) as well as Ward 22 Short Stay. The visit was semi-announced meaning that the Ward knew that we would visit within the month of August.