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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The NHS is Here for You this Spring Bank Holiday
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.
19 May 2020
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New Home-Visiting Service Announced for Patients across Shropshire
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).
18 May 2020
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‘Take 2’ Steps Away From Others
‘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).
5 May 2020
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Help Is Available This May Bank Holiday
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.
5 May 2020
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The NHS is still here for you
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.
4 May 2020
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Shropshire’s buses help transport people to county’s Covid-19 assessment centres
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.
30 April 2020
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