NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Urge Community Support Ahead of Upcoming Junior Doctors’ Strikes

26 June 2024

  As the next round of junior doctors’ strikes approaches, residents of Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin are reminded of the significant impact their support can have during what is anticipated to be a busy period for the local NHS. Junior doctors at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, and other local…

‘Think Pharmacy First’ when seeking help for summer conditions say county health leaders

24 June 2024

With pollen count changes and the weather warming up, health leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are advising residents to ‘Think Pharmacy First’ to ease the symptoms of summer-related conditions such as hay fever and insect bites, as well as protecting yourself from the sun. During the last 12 months, the local NHS has…

Two weeks left to get spring covid jab as NHS rolls out joint appointment booking

20 June 2024

  Update from Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust: With only two weeks left of this year’s spring covid vaccine programme, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) are urging people at increased risk from severe illness, including those aged 75 or over (on 30 June 2024) and people with a weakened immune system or who live…

Local health leaders say vaccination and screening is vital to eliminate cervical cancer

19 June 2024

  This week, 17 to 23 June, during cervical cancer awareness week, local health leaders are urging people to take up their offer of the HPV vaccination and cervical screening invitations to help eliminate cervical cancer. It is widely known that getting the HPV vaccination and attending screening is the best way of preventing cervical…

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin appoints new Chief Medical Officer

11 June 2024

  Following an open and competitive recruitment process, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is delighted to announce that Dr Lorna Clarson has been appointed as the new Chief Medical Officer. Dr Clarson will join the Board, bringing her extensive experience and passion for clinical leadership and population health management to the organisation.…

‘Open up’ campaign launched to help prevent loneliness in children

10 June 2024

To mark Loneliness Awareness Week (10-16 June), NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has unveiled a new initiative aimed at addressing the issue of loneliness among children in the region. The ‘Open Up’ campaign seeks to raise awareness about the signs of loneliness and provide practical guidance and support to parents, carers, and children on how…

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