Plans to create a brand-new health and wellbeing centre at the Severn Centre in Highley have taken an important step forward, say health bosses at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The development, which will see the Severn Centre reconfigured to accommodate Highley Medical Centre and additional health and care services, has received the green light…

This Self-Care Week, healthcare leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are empowering residents to “Think Self-Care” and to take charge of their health and wellbeing by making informed decisions as the dark nights and cold mornings set in.  Self-Care Week is a national annual event that raises awareness of what we can all do to…

  Twelve months on from when local practices gave the GP Board its mandate to represent the voice of General Practice across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Dr Julian Povey has been formally appointed as the Board’s new Chair. The Local Medical Committee (LMC), supported by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) leaders, appointed Dr…

With over 80 pharmacies across the county, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is urging residents to ‘Think Pharmacy’ for expert advice for minor health concerns and for help with over-the counter medicines, as part of #AskYourPharmacist Week. #AskYourPharmacist Week 2023 is an annual national awareness-campaign led by the National Pharmacy Association and supported by NHS…

With approximately 8,500 children and young people using inhalers across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, expert asthma advice will be top of the agenda as local health leaders gear up for another #AskAboutAsthma awareness week. Now in its seventh year, the week-long campaign aims to actively encourage small changes in the management of asthma that can…

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System has launched a new website that provides consistent, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice to parents, carers of children, young people and professionals. Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Healthier Together is a free website developed by healthcare professionals to help parents and carers keep their children safe and healthy.  The…

A brand-new online prescription ordering service has been launched for the county improving access for patients, say NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. In addition to the current phone service provided by the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) team, an online prescription ordering form is now available so patients can place orders quickly and easily online. Patients…

Bridgnorth Medical Practice has been announced as the new General Practice (GP) service provider for the parish of Highley, say health bosses at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Patients will gain access to more healthcare services in Highley, as well as additional services based in Bridgnorth, as a result of this development. Access to GPs…

When the sun comes out, trees grow new leaves and flowers start to bloom. However, many of us start to experience hay fever. Hay fever is a common condition also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis. It affects around 1 in 5 of us in the UK and can affect people between March and September. Hay…

To honour 80 years of service across three generations, the new GP practice for Whitchurch will be known as the ’Clayton Health Centre’, say bosses at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Named after the Clayton family, who have practised medicine in Whitchurch for over 80 years, the Clayton Health Centre will be housed within the…