This Self-Care Week (17 to 23 November 2025), health and care leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are encouraging residents to ‘Think Self-Care’, as part of the wider ‘Think Which Service’ Campaign, and take control of their own health and wellbeing this winter. Winter is when we often see spikes in colds, flu and even…

A new health and care initiative is helping residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin get the support they need quickly, often avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions, by providing enhanced help straight from Emergency Departments (A&Es) so they can return home sooner. The Integrated Community Front Door acts as a ‘front door’ providing an alternative to Emergency…

Extra appointments are now available for people across the county who need urgent or unscheduled dental care, say health leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW). These appointments are part of the 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments being rolled out across the country, announced by the Government in February. There are 7,000 more…

Following NHS England approval for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to form a clustering arrangement earlier this year, a comprehensive consultation and recruitment process has been undertaken to appoint a single Executive Team. All applicants participated in a rigorous process, and, after careful consideration, we can confirm the following Executive…

Following a recent engagement period on proposed changes to prescription ordering, health leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) are expressing thanks to residents across the county for taking part. More than 1,500 people shared their views online, by post and in person, ensuring a broad range of perspectives will be heard and…

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November. Residents are being reassured that urgent care will remain available, but disruption to routine appointments and planned treatments is likely. The strikes may affect routine services…

As winter approaches, health and care partners across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are once again joining forces to help residents stay well and get the right care, in the right place, at the right time. This year’s Think Which Service campaign builds on last winter’s success, encouraging everyone to take simple steps to protect their…

Health and care leaders are urging parents and carers to ensure their children aged 2 to 3 years receive the seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible. Flu can be a horrible illness in young children, and vaccination not only protects them but also helps stop the virus spreading to vulnerable family members and friends.…

News from our partners at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: A significant investment in Shropshire’s two acute hospitals will improve access to urgent and emergency care and ensure patients are getting the right care in the right place. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is creating additional inpatient beds and assessment spaces…

Healthcare leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have unveiled bold new commitments to reduce the environmental impact of local NHS services and build a more sustainable future for the communities they serve. Healthcare in England is estimated to contribute between 4% and 5% of national carbon emissions, and around 40% of all emissions generated by…