1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. ‘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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. ‘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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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.

  11. Health, care and well being services during the Covid-19 pandemic

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    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.

  12. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    Working with National Voices and Traverse we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. Phone, video and on-line appointments during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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    We asked the public to share their views and experiences of phone, video and online appointments during the pandemic. This is what they told us.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.