A 52-year-old man from Oswestry has transformed his health and reversed his Type 2 Diabetes after taking part in an NHS-backed weight management programme, led by Counterweight. Simon, who was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in January 2024, said he felt unable to control his weight and was increasingly concerned about his health. Retired due…

Health leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) are proud to announce the launch of a transformational approach to delivering health and care services across the county. Population Health Management (PHM) is an approach which uses linked health data, including that from General Practice (GP), to help improve local health outcomes for residents,…

Health leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are encouraging residents to plan ahead for the Easter Bank Holiday to help ensure they can access the right care and avoid unnecessary disruption over the long weekend. With GP practices closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, people are being reminded to order any repeat prescriptions in…

  There is no current increase in meningitis cases in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and the overall risk to people locally remains very low. However, it is still important to stay protected and be aware of symptoms. Check your child or young person’s vaccinations MenACWY vaccine Routinely given in Years 9 and 10. If missed,…

Summary The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the NHS are responding to confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease in England particularly around the University of Kent. Meningitis remains uncommon and spreads mainly to very close contact with a person carrying the infection, even if they don’t have symptoms. When a case of meningitis occurs…

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is reminding people to ‘Think Minor Injury Units (MIUs)’ when they experience a non-life-threatening injury, as part of its ongoing ‘Think Which Service’ campaign. The campaign aims to help people get the right care, at the right place, at the right time, while easing pressure on busy accident and emergency…

  News from our partners at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: Patients needing emergency care at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) will now benefit from improved facilities, as the third phase of the Emergency Department (ED) refurbishment opens. The redesigned area now houses Ambulatory Majors (previously known as Fit to Sit), providing timely assessment…

News from our partners at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has exited special measures after demonstrating substantial and sustained improvement – a significant milestone on its improvement journey. The Trust has been in special measures since November 2018, most recently being involved in the Recovery…

Naomi Roche said: “There’s no single model for a neighbourhood health hub – it’s shaped by what the community needs. It’s about providing holistic, wraparound support.”  The centre opened in April 2024, with additional consultation rooms enabling a much broader range of services.  Jess explained:“We now have a first contact physiotherapy, mental health support, clinical pharmacy and social prescribing. There are drop-in clinics for health visitors, sexual health and…

Families across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged by local health leaders to check that their children’s measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (MMRV) vaccinations are up to date. The call comes as the latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that from 1 January to 9 February 2026, there have…