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…

Tomorrow (Thursday 14 March), the impact of social prescribers, community groups and the organisations that support their work, is being recognised as part of the national ‘Social Prescribing Day’, an annual celebration of the effect social prescribing can have on people’s health and wellbeing. Many things that affect our health can’t be fixed by a…

We are delighted to announce that NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) communications team has received a prestigious national award for the ‘Think Which Service’ campaign with judges describing their entry as “a standout submission delivering brilliant cost savings to the NHS.” The NHS Communicate Awards were hosted by NHS Confederation and NHS Providers…

The NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is urging people to be aware and prepared for the upcoming strike action, which will cause significant disruption to local services. Junior doctors will be taking strike action from 7am on Saturday 24 February to 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 February 2024. There will also be some disruption before…

A new system to improve the experience of people with eye conditions is already proving a great success as it hits a significant milestone. Since the Electronic Eye Referral System (EeRS) launched at the end of last year, two thirds of optometry practices across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have already referred over 1000 patients. EeRS…

News from our partner, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust   Plans to improve hospital care for all our communities in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Mid-Wales have taken a significant step forward, with full planning permission granted for the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital development. This follows the welcome news of the formal approval of…

News from our partner, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust In another major milestone, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has appointed Integrated Health Projects (IHP) as its design and construction partner to progress the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP). Following a robust procurement process, the announcement of IHP – the Joint Venture…

News from our partner, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Plans to deliver two thriving hospitals and improve care for our communities in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and mid Wales have taken a step forward. The Outline Business Case (OBC) for the transformation of hospital services across The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust…

The NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is working hard to face ‘significant pressure and disruption’ this festive period with further strikes planned. Junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) will be striking from 7am on Wednesday 20 December to 7am on Saturday…

After 40 years of service to the NHS, Chief Nursing Officer for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Alison Bussey, will be retiring from today, 15 December 2023. Alison has had a distinguished career as a Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Nursing and Executive Director of a number of organisations. She is a General Nurse and…