1. Help improve patient information

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    Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH) are hoping to get as many people as possible involved in their Readers Group, to help inform them of anything that may need changing in their patient information leaflets.

  2. Find out more about Proposals for a New Health Organisation for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

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    Shropshire residents are being encouraged to come along to a series of pop-up events to find out more about proposals for a new health organisation for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

  3. There are some issues that can’t be fixed by medicine alone

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    It could be that another form of support is needed. We want to hear the views of people between 16-25 about how alternative forms of support could help young people.

  4. Stronger Together *NEW VENUE*

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    How health, social care and the voluntary and community sector are working together to support you.
    IMPORTANT UPDATE - Due to Flooding we have had to change the venue, DETAILS BELOW

  5. Help shape the future of your local NHS maternity services

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    Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Maternity Voices are recruiting volunteers to join the Maternity Voices Partnership

  6. The impact of flooding on mental health

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    Public Health Engalnd have issued a factsheet provides important advice and information about the impacts of being flooded on people’s mental health.

  7. Low take up of NHS record sharing

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    Healthwatch Shropshire is trying to raise awareness of an NHS scheme which allows patients to share their GP records with NHS hospitals.

  8. Online isolation notes launched

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    People unable to work for more than seven days because of coronavirus (COVID-19) can obtain an isolation note through a new online service.

  9. NHS calls for 250,000 volunteers

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    The NHS is looking for volunteers to help people who have been asked to shield themselves from coronavirus due to underlying health conditions.

  10. Easter GP opening hours

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    GP practices in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin will be ‘open as usual’ on Good Friday and Easter Monday this bank holiday weekend. In support of this, pharmacies will also open between 2pm and 5pm on these days, with some planning to open for longer

  11. Repeat prescriptions during Covid-19

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    Advice for patients requiring repeat prescriptions through the Shropshire Clinical Commisioning Group (SCCG) Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service

  12. Planning care at the end of life

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    A series of recent news stories have drawn attention to some health service providers seeking to obtain “do not attempt to resuscitate” (DNAR) forms from some groups of patients en masse during the coronavirus pandemic.

  13. Urgent Care Centres at RSH and PRH relocating

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    From Thursday 16 April, Urgent Care Centres at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will temporarily relocate to the Minor Injury Units in Whitchurch and Bridgnorth to form two Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs)

  14. Accessing dental services during Covid-19

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    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.

  15. ‘Happy Boxes’ make happy people!

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    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

  16. Shropshire’s buses help transport people to county’s Covid-19 assessment centres

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    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.

  17. The NHS is still here for you

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    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.

  18. Help Is Available This May Bank Holiday

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    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.

  19. ‘Take 2’ Steps Away From Others

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    ‘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).

  20. New Home-Visiting Service Announced for Patients across Shropshire

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    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).

  21. The NHS is Here for You this Spring Bank Holiday

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    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.

  22. 25 ideas to be kind for Mental Health Awareness Week

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

  23. Coronavirus testing in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin: what you need to know

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

  24. Telephone and online appointments - Here to stay?

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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

  25. Free central heating now available for eligible households

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    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.

  26. Patients to be allowed a ‘named visitor’ at orthopaedic hospital

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    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.

  27. Bereavement Support for Shropshire Residents

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    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.

  28. Social Prescribing Prize Draw Winner!

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    A big congratulations to Shamara who won a £30 voucher after completing our Social Prescribing survey for 16 – 25 year olds.

  29. Council launches new online community platform to support people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing

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    Togetherall, a new online mental health support service for young people and adults across Shropshire, has been launched this week. The 24/7 online support service is a collaboration between Shropshire Council’s Public Health Team and Togetherall

  30. Tell us about your experience of leaving hospital during COVID-19

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    Triggered by Covid-19, since March 2020 hospitals have been working closely with community health and social care partners (including local councils) to improve the discharge process. Tell us about your experiences.

  31. Every mind matters

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    New NHS-endorsed guidance launched to support the mental well-being of children and young people

  32. Have your say on front of pack food labelling

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    Have you had your say in the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on front of pack nutrition labelling

  33. NHS Test and Trace app

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    The app will help the NHS and Public Health understand where and how quickly the virus is spreading, so they can respond quickly and effectively.

  34. Dodington Surgery Closure

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    No-one will be left without access to a GP when Dodington Surgery in Whitchurch closes next year, say health bosses at NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

  35. Visiting to all wards suspended at Shropshire’s acute hospitals

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    Visiting has been suspended to all wards at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  36. Shropshire Schools Survey

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    Shropshire Council is encouraging all pupils in KS2/KS3/KS4 to complete a short survey to provide an overview of their nutritional intake and emotional health & well-being during the lockdown period.

  37. Visiting family and friends in care homes and hospital during Covid-19

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    Please let us know how you have been helped to keep in touch with friends and family in hospital or care homes through the pandemic, what has worked well and what has not worked so well.

  38. Audiology Survey

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    A new audiology patient survey has been launched this week by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). This will be used to gather patients’ views on the current service and how it may be improved.

  39. Access to NHS Dental Services during the Christmas and New Year period

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    Dental practices will continue to provide services over the Christmas and New Year period, although opening hours for individual practices may vary.