The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have voted to take industrial action at various NHS employers across the country, including Robert Jones & Agnus Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) and Shropshire Community NHS Health Trust (ShropCom). The full list of employers can be found on the RCN website. The next round of industrial action will…

People across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to get ready for the upcoming May Bank Holidays by planning repeat prescriptions and knowing where to go if they need help. Every bank holiday, NHS 111 sees an increase in people contacting the service having run out of essential medication and needing an urgent repeat…

The NHS kicked off the latest phase of its world renowned covid vaccination programme last week with a spring campaign to protect the most vulnerable. In Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, around 70,000 people will be eligible for a spring covid jab, including aged 75 and over, those with a weakened immune system and residents in…

Our GP practices work closely with local pharmacists to support you with certain minor health conditions. It may be more appropriate to have your NHS consultation with a pharmacist instead of at the GP practice. You can choose to have your consultation with any pharmacy convenient to you, where you will have a confidential pre-booked…

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has appointed Alex Brett as the new Chief People Officer for the Integrated Care System (ICS). Alex joins the organisation alongside her existing role as Chief People Officer at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPUFT). She started her career originally as a nurse, was Professional Lead for District Nursing…

Dr Ranj Singh, NHS doctor and national TV personality, has teamed up with healthcare professionals at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to encourage local people to ‘Think Which Service’ before deciding which local health service is right for their medical need. Through a brand-new four-part podcast series, launched this week, Dr Singh – famous for…

The UK’s first dedicated Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre at Shropshire’s specialist orthopaedic hospital has officially been opened by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh. The Duchess was at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital for an official visit, that saw her unveil a plaque marking the official opening of the pioneering Headley Court…

The NHS and Local Authorities in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible.  The next planned industrial action is from junior doctors with strike action planned at a number of NHS trusts from 7am on Tuesday 11 April to 7am on…

  An independent review of integrated care systems, announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement and chaired by The Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt, has concluded, and published its final report. The review set out to consider the oversight and governance of integrated care systems (ICSs). Each ICS has an integrated care board (ICB), a statutory…

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System has launched a new website that provides consistent, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice to parents, carers of children, young people and professionals. Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Healthier Together is a free website developed by healthcare professionals to help parents and carers keep their children safe and healthy.  The…