NB. Please be aware that plans for the site options appraisal have developed since this article was published. You can read more here:  Plans to revisit location options for the Shrewsbury Health and Wellbeing Hub – NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk) Plans for a new Health and Wellbeing Hub, led by NHS Shropshire, Telford…

The brand new, state of the art premises for Shawbirch Medical Centre in Telford has opened its doors today. The project, which has been supported by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin since March 2021, will open to the public in a new location just half a mile away in Admaston. The brand new building on…

DHU Healthcare are preparing to step-in and run the West Midlands NHS111 service after West Midlands Ambulance Service decides to hand back the contract. West Midlands Ambulance Service has taken the difficult decision as the service develops nationally and becomes an even more important part of the NHS. Part of this development will involve a…

A new scheme to help reduce stress and worry for cancer patients in the community has been hailed the ‘key to success’ – thanks to the region’s dedicated cancer charity. As part of its work to fund and deliver meaningful projects throughout Shropshire, Telford and Mid Wales, Lingen Davies Cancer Fund has invested in radar…

Lucy Merricks, Digital Lead Processing Team for the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) team, has been awarded the first Star of the Month for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW).   Lucy was nominated by her colleague, Molly Hill, who wanted Lucy to be recognised for her brilliant work ethic and contribution to the service.,  Molly…

With daytime temperatures set to hit 29 degrees in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin over the next week, and very high UV levels expected, we’re urging people to stay sun safe. Make sure you: Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm Make sure you never burn Cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses Take extra care…

As the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, the NHS is urging those eligible for a Covid-19 vaccination to come forward as soon as possible and get protected. We are all looking forward to warmer weather, or potentially a trip aboard, a festival or perhaps a wedding – things…

On Tuesday 5 July the NHS marks its 74th birthday. The NHS was set up in 1948 to provide everyone in the UK with healthcare based on their needs, and not on their ability to pay. This year we are celebrating the people who work for the NHS and those who are committed to providing…

Katie Griffiths, 32, who lives in St Martin’s near Oswestry, is calling on people to get vaccinated as she says “Covid is still out there – and those most vulnerable still need protecting”. Her call comes just 16 months after the death of her “fit and healthy” father, Colin Griffiths, who died aged 58 from…

Today (Friday 1 July) integrated care systems officially kick in as statutory bodies – marking one of the biggest transformations in health and care since the NHS was founded in 1948. But what does it all mean – both for the public, and for those of us working within health and care organisations? Friday 1…