Shared on behalf of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Hospital Trust (SaTH) construction partners, Integrated Health Projects (IHP) have been supporting communities through a number of social value initiatives. In January last year, the VINCI Building led project, which is part of the joint venture, IHP, were announced…

Shropshire Council and its partners have launched new webpages to highlight the community and family support on offer in hubs all over the county. The community and family hubs are located in Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton, Highley and Ludlow, with activities and guidance available to help families and residents stay healthy and connected. There…

Shared on behalf of Shropshire Council Residents across Shropshire are being encouraged to help look after their health by taking up the offer of free blood pressure checks across the county. The Shropshire Community Blood Pressure Checks project, a joint initiative by Shropshire Council, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS and Oswestry Community Action (Qube), is…

A joint statement from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust To the people of Ludlow and surrounding areas, We would like to take this opportunity to update you on the current position regarding Ludlow Community Hospital and the services, commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, delivered within the hospital…

Following the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Board Meeting which took place on Wednesday 29 January, Board members have approved the recommendation and intent of county commissioners to award the GP Out of Hours contract to Medvivo. Importantly, we remain within the procurement process and whilst the standstill period is active, we cannot officially confirm…

Community pharmacy leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) are once again urging residents across the county to ‘Think Pharmacy First’, as the scheme hits its one-year anniversary. Twelve months after the launch of the advanced service, Pharmacy First enables people to go directly to participating pharmacies for appropriate treatment and advice for…

A Care Transfer Hub is playing a vital role in ensuring that patients in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin who no longer need hospital care can return home as soon as they are medically ready. The hub brings together staff from the NHS, Shropshire Council, Telford & Wrekin Council, and the voluntary and community sector. Together,…

  The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust has announced six months of dates for community drop-in sessions, as part of the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP). The multi-million pound investment will bring high quality, sustainable care and fewer delays for everyone. Construction work is well underway on a new four-storey expansion at Royal Shrewsbury…

  A new survey has been launched to shape the future of emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin. The initiative builds on previous feedback that has already helped shape services and ensures that the voices of children and young people, parents and carers continue to…

An update from Shropshire Council Shropshire Council is urging residents and businesses who house birds, to remain alert for any signs of disease and report any cases of suspected disease immediately. The call out follows an outbreak of Avian Flu in North Shropshire. The council’s animal health team have been notified of a new outbreak of…