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Health leaders across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin are encouraging pregnant women to get their free flu vaccination as soon as possible to protect themselves and their babies. -
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People who have a learning disability can be more susceptible to the effects of flu and are therefore at increased risk of developing complications such as bronchitis or pneumonia. -
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The British Fatawa Council responds to a question raised by a Muslim Nurse over the Flu vaccine. -
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Do not miss your cancer appointments is the message from a senior health leader at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). -
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A spokesperson from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) said:
“Across the country we are seeing a high demand for Covid-19 testing." -
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, local healthcare partners have joined up to improve the hospital discharge process for patients, reducing the time patients wait for discharge support services by an average of two-and-a-half days. -
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People staying at home because of Coronavirus tend to fall into one of two groups. -
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Due to the recent pandemic, AFC Hubs aren’t currently able to run and therefore a Virtual Hub has been introduced instead. Tuesday 19th between 11am – 1pm and every Tuesday thereafter. -
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It’s been an extremely tough time for everyone affected by dementia. The Alzheimer’s Society want to let you know you aren’t alone. -
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The restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic can be particularly difficult for children. -
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Helping hearts bring comfort to end of life patients -
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Press release from Department of Working Pensions: -
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A statement from the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Sustainability Transformation Partnership: -
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Telford and Wrekin Council is increasing coronavirus testing in the borough, to find more cases in people without symptoms. -
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Telford & Wrekin Senior Citizens Forum are offering a befriending service, available:
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Call: 07932 828333 or 07552 975676
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‘Take 2’ steps away from others when you are out and about say health bosses at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). -
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A businessman who “owes his life to the NHS” has come up with a unique way of raising money to help boost the morale of staff at Shropshire’s acute hospitals. -
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The Government has informed the public that vulnerable and at risk people will be receiving a letter from the NHS concerning COVID-19. -
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The coronavirus pandemic means that more people, either with or without an existing mental health problem, are seeking support for their mental health. -
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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has thanked the public for their support and donations during the coronavirus pandemic. -
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People across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin have this week started to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of the largest immunisation programme in UK history. -
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Janet O’Loughlin, our award-winning Healthwatch volunteer, has started up a Dementia Cafe at Oakwood Retirement Homes with her friend Kath. -
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Following a national review of maternity services in 2016 a report ‘Better Births’ was published which sets out plans to make care safer and give women greater control and more choice. -
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On 1st October 2015, Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin (HWTW) became independent from its former parent body, Parkwood Healthcare Ltd. -
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Patients aged 80 and above have started receiving the Covid-19 vaccination in South East Shropshire, the first community site in the county to offer the service. -
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A new service has been launched for patients with Long Covid in a joint project by Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust.