Taking Part, an independent charity for people with health and social care needs in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, is celebrating this year’s Learning Disability Week, 19 to 26 June, by thanking all their experts by experience volunteers for their hard work and commitment.  Michael Ratcliffe, a leader representative at Taking Part, said: “We are celebrating…

GP practices in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have exceeded national targets for the Learning Disability Annual Health Check (LDAHC).   The NHS Long Term Plan1 commits to improve uptake of the annual health check in primary care for people aged over 14 years old with a learning disability, so that at least 75% of those eligible…

From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services is changing.   By primary care services we mean GPs, dentists, opticians or pharmacy services.  There are two ways you can make a complaint:     You can complain to the healthcare provider: this is the organisation where you received the…

This week marks Learning Disability Week, 19 – 25 June. This video tells the story of Luke, a young man with learning disabilities and complex care needs. It describes his family’s experience and the impact of the Shropshire Intensive Support Team (IST). To watch Luke’s story, click here. Read on to learn more about some…

Health leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging people to use services wisely to ensure critical NHS services are available for those most in need. The industrial strike action by the British Medical Association, which means junior doctors are striking until 7am on Saturday 17 June, coupled with the hot weather has meant there…

Work on Shropshire’s first Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is close to completion, ready to open for patients later this year. The new facility, located in Telford, will boost diagnostic capacity across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and provide quicker and more convenient access to important tests for conditions such as cancer, heart and lung disease. Karla Jennings-Preece, Project…

The NHS and local councils in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible. The next planned industrial action is from West Midlands Ambulance Service on Monday 12 June, between 6am – 12noon and 6pm – 12 midnight, as well as junior…

With an amber weather alert announced and temperatures set to become ‘very warm’ to ‘hot’ between Saturday and Monday across the Midlands, we’re urging everyone across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to beat the heat and stay safe this weekend. Hot weather can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, lung problems and other diseases. Older…

This week, 15 to 21 May 2023, is Mental Health Awareness Week, to mark the occasion, Dr Ranj Singh, NHS doctor and national TV personality, has teamed up with healthcare professionals at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to record a new ‘Think which service?’ podcast to talk about mental health, how it affects our daily…

At the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin’s Staff Huddle, Simon Whitehouse, Chief Executive Officer, awarded May’s Star of the Month  to Jeremy Roberts, Macmillan Community Care Project Manager. The Star of the Month Award recognises the commitment and dedication of staff members who go above and beyond what is expected of them to make a…