NHS providers across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have overcome significant local challenges, relating to the post pandemic recovery, to successfully meet elective care and cancer targets set by NHS England (NHSE). These targets are set by NHSE to ensure that patients receive care in the best possible way to meet their needs. The local health…
This World Immunisation Week (24 to 30 April), health leaders in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging parents and carers to check their children are up to date with their essential childhood vaccinations, and book any that have been missed. Essential, routine vaccinations like measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), human papillomavirus (HPV) and the whooping…
As part of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, we’re reminding people of the signs and symptoms and how to carry out a self-check. Typical symptoms are a painless swelling or lump in one of the testicles, or any change in shape or texture of the testicles. The swelling or lump can be about the size…
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW) gained well-deserved national recognition for its work within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) arena at the first ever NHS England SEND Best Practice Conference held last month, on Tuesday 12 March. The national conference brought SEND leaders, children and young people, and parent carers together to celebrate…
Following several exciting developments and milestones, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust has announced more roadshow dates as part of the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP). Subject to approval, the HTP plans will mean the population of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales will benefit from high quality, sustainable care and fewer…
News from our partners at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. The NHS National Booking System is now open for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings, with those eligible, able to book appointments from next week. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) are urging people at increased risk from severe illness, including those aged 75 or over (on…
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