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Bereavement Support for Shropshire Residents
A new service has been launched to support people who are experiencing and suffering from bereavement and loss. The offer is open to any Shropshire resident who has been bereaved by either a recent death or previous loss.
30 July 2020
News
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Highley Medical Centre - Enter & View visit report
Ensuring services are advertised to patients and ease of access are two of the core requirements for improving access to general practice. The purpose of this visit was to see if the Practice was meeting the requirements as set out by NHS England
23 July 2020
Report
Lynn Cawley, Chief Officer
Difficulties booking a blood test
You told us that is was really difficult to book a blood test and were left waiting in a call line queue for a long time while paying to call an 01 number. We contacted the service and explained the problems.
23 July 2020
Blog
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Patients to be allowed a ‘named visitor’ at orthopaedic hospital
Inpatients at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital are to be allowed a “named visitor” under new rules giving them greater contact with their loved ones.
20 July 2020
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Social Prescribing for 16-25 year olds
We engaged with people aged 16-25 via an on-line survey and focus groups to find out what they thought about Social Prescribing and to understand activities they are currently involved with and what the benefits and potential barriers there are.
16 July 2020
Report
Warmer Homes
Free central heating now available for eligible households
In 2016 we funded research that evaluated the impacts of energy efficiency improvements on health and well-being across Shropshire. This told us that improvements could significantly impact health and well-being.
13 July 2020
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Health, care and well being services during the Covid-19 pandemic
During Lockdown we wanted to give people the chance to share their experiences to help the health and social care system understand the impact locally and identify any gaps in information and services they might be able to fill.
7 July 2020
Report
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Annual Report: April 2019 - March 2020
The Annual report sets out how we have listened to people and worked with partners through the year to make a difference.
2 July 2020
Report
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Telephone and online appointments - Here to stay?
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
19 June 2020
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Experiences of accessing Primary Care Services in Shropshire
The way patients use and access General Practices and Pharmacies is changing and we wanted to know how the patient experience has been affected.
11 June 2020
Report
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Coronavirus testing in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin: what you need to know
Who can get tested? Testing for coronavirus (Covid-19) has been expanded to everyone over the age of five with symptoms.
26 May 2020
News
Mental Health Awareness Week
25 ideas to be kind for Mental Health Awareness Week
In a time of social distancing small acts of kindness can help us all to connect with others emotionally during the pandemic.
19 May 2020
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