1. Prescription Ordering Direct Service

    Report -

    You have told us that the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service was difficult to contact.

  2. Recovery Services for substance misuse

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    We wanted to find out what was working well and what was not working quite so well for users of the Recovery Services

  3. Medicines and Healthcare products - public consultation

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    Have your say on how people are involved when it comes to safety issues concerning medicines or medical devices

  4. Pharmacies

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    In March this year we asked you about your experiences of accessing and using your local pharmacy. This coincided with the stakeholder consultation taking place around proposed changes to community pharmacies.

  5. GP Practice and Pharmacy Christmas and New Year Opening Times

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    Where to get this help this Christmas and New Year when your GP Practice is closed. Local NHS health professionals are advising residents where to go to get medical help and advice when their GP practice is closed this festive period.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. Experiences of accessing Primary Care Services in Shropshire

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    The way patients use and access General Practices and Pharmacies is changing and we wanted to know how the patient experience has been affected.

  9. Where To Get Medical Help During Easter Bank Holiday

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    Although GP practices are closed over the Easter bank holiday (Friday 2, April to Monday 5, April), NHS services including GP appointments are available say health leaders at NHS Shropshire and NHS Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups

  10. Problems accessing the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service

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    We have been contacted by people who have been having problems getting through to the POD on the telephone especially around Bank Holidays. Callers report long waits and having to make repeated calls to get through.

  11. Residents asked to ‘plan ahead when ordering prescriptions’ this Christmas

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    Health professionals at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are asking residents to plan ahead and double-check they have a suitable supply of prescription medication over the festive period.

  12. Pharmacy Opening Hours over the holiday period

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    Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin area, covering Saturday 25 December, Monday 27 December, Tuesday 28 December and Monday 3 January.

  13. Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2022

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    Shropshire residents and organisations are encouraged to provide feedback on experience of using pharmacy services, to help shape the future of pharmacy services in the county.

  14. Residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin encouraged to order prescriptions ahead of festive period

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    Get ready for Christmas by ordering your prescriptions early, is the message from health experts at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

  15. Community pharmacies across the county now offering oral contraception

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    Community pharmacies across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are now offering oral contraception, previously prescribed by a GP, to local people.

  16. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  17. Residents urged to ‘Think Pharmacy First’ as new improved service launches across the county

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    Health chiefs at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging residents to ‘Think Pharmacy First’ to access appropriate treatment and advice for common illnesses, as a brand-new pharmacy service launches across the county.