Update from Shropshire Council: Shropshire Council and partners are reminding those struggling to cope during the festive season that support is available, and you don’t have to cope with your feelings alone. Throughout the period, organisations will be highlighting those services that will remain open throughout Christmas and New Year: SAMARITANS will be available throughout the…

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…

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 A new MRI scanner worth nearly £1.4 million has been lifted into place at the county’s first Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). The state-of-the-art scanner arrived at Hollinswood House, Stafford Park, Telford on Sunday 3 December and will provide fast and detailed examinations for patients.…

News from our partner, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Vulnerable groups including pregnant women, young children and those with chronic health conditions are being urged to protect themselves this winter by taking up their offer of their COVID-19 booster to give themselves full winter protection. The NHS’s winter flu and covid vaccination programme provides vital…

  News from our partner, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) A new Community Diagnostic Centre has opened its doors improving access to non-urgent scans and tests for patients across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. The new facility, which is located at Hollinswood House in Stafford Park 1, Telford, opened its first services…

  News from our partner, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) As part of its exciting plans for improving care for everyone, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is moving forward with its Outline Business Case (OBC) for the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP). On track to be submitted this summer 2023, the…

Families and teachers are being encouraged to start supportive conversations with young people following a rapid increase in those admitted to hospital after using class B drug, ketamine. The recent surge coincides with a spell of hot weather and the end of exam season for many young people, with gatherings and celebrations thought to have…

The Physical Health Pathway is a nurse led service that developed six physical health clinics during the Covid-19 pandemic, extending its service provision to support secondary mental health services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The pathway team has been awarded a Gold Quality Award, presented virtually by Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) Chief Executive,…