1. 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.

  2. Social Prescribing for 16-25 year olds

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    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.

  3. 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.

  4. Difficulties booking a blood test

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    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.

  5. Highley Medical Centre - Enter & View visit report

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    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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. Home Care in Shropshire

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    We wanted to give people receiving domiciliary or home care a chance to give their views. We were also looking to build up a picture of the sector in Shropshire, what works well and what are the challenges.

  12. Board Meeting minutes, 9 September 2020

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    Find out what was discussed at our September board meeting

  13. Every mind matters

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

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. Healthwatch Shropshire Board Meeting in public

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  17. 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).

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Board Meeting Agenda, 26 November 2020

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    Agenda and associated papers for the Board Meeting in public

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Ockenden Maternity Services Review

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    Healthwatch Shropshire and Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin are concerned that patients, families and staff, past and present, will receive the support they need during and after the review of Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust Maternity Services

  25. Board Meeting, questions from the public, 26 November 2020

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    The following questions were asked of our Board and our visiting speakers.

  26. 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.