In their latest report into healthcare the local health champion Healthwatch Shropshire has highlighted the experiences of people living with cancer in the county Healthwatch Shropshire has been visiting groups across Shropshire to speak to cancer patients, their families and those who support them about their experiences while also asking others to share their feedback…

Shropshire Council and NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board are inviting feedback from SEND Families and professionals on two key strategies that will help shape the future of support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Shropshire. The draft SEND and Alternative Provision (AP) Strategy 2024- 2029…

  The process to secure a new contract for the General Practice (GP) Out of Hours Service is now live, say health leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW). As part of the procurement process for the service, which began in August 2024, a county-wide engagement exercise was launched asking residents to share…

  Update from the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: Patients living with frailty are spending less time in hospital following the launch of dedicated assessment units at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. Frailty Assessment Units were opened at both Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford in July. Patients who attend…

  Update from the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: More than 72,000 patients have been seen at the county’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) since it first opened its doors a year ago this week. The purpose-built CDC has transformed the way that services are provided, with the number of elective diagnostic tests and scans…