Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin’s 2-Hour Urgent Community Response (UCR) service is working hard this winter to help people stay safe and independent at home – and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. New for this year, the service is open from 8am right through to midnight (last referral 11pm), seven days a week, 365 days a year.…

On 1 December, a new Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) Programme was launched for people living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The aim of the LCS Programme is to identify lung cancer early, often before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective and more lives can be saved. The programme will start in areas of highest…

News from our partners at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: The multimillion-pound expansion of Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) has reached a significant construction milestone, as leaders, staff and project partners gathered to celebrate the topping-out of the new four-storey healthcare facilities. The development – set to transform patient care across the region -…

As Christmas approaches, the NHS is urging local people to do all they can to help their relatives, friends, and neighbours leave hospital promptly in time for Christmas if they are medically ready. As winter sets in and seasonal illnesses circulate, hospitals face increased pressure, with more patients arriving sick and urgent space needed for…

  Important information for patients about the resident doctor industrial action The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, will take part in industrial action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December to 7am on Monday 22 December. The industrial action will impact services. This includes services provided by…

  Hanukkah begins: the eight-day Jewish festival of lights 15 December 2025 to 23 December 2025 As part of NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin’s ‘Everyone Belongs Here’ campaign, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive environment for all communities across our health and care system. At this special time of Hanukkah,…

As the Shrewsbury Winter Illness Centre opens for its third winter, two of the women behind the initiative reflect on its success and how it is helping patients get the fast, expert care they need during the busiest months of the year. The centre was first created after a difficult winter in 2022, when a…

News from our partners at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: The Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is the most improved nationally for reducing waiting times for patients needing planned care – securing £2million in capital funding. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) achieved a 14% improvement in its 18-week…

  Local GP, Clinical Director for the South-East Shropshire Primary Care Network (PCN) and Co-Chair of the GP Board in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Dr Jess Harvey, has been highlighted nationally at this year’s General Practice Awards for her outstanding leadership and innovation.  Taking place in Hammersmith, London, on Friday 5 December 2025, the General…

News from our partners at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: Two new, modern wards at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) are set to open early next week and will a provide positive impact for patients this winter and beyond. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place to mark the official opening of the wards. The wards…