1. Face coverings

    Advice and Information -

    Information on face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make one

  2. Face coverings: when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own

    Advice and Information -

    Information on when to wear a face covering, exemptions from wearing one, and how to make your own face covering.

  3. Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July

    Advice and Information -

    Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about plans to make face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July 2020.

  4. Most comprehensive flu programme in UK history will be rolled out this winter

    News -

    The most comprehensive flu vaccination programme in the UK’s history has been announced by the government today (Friday 24 July)

  5. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

    Advice and Information -

    National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  6. Charity continues hearing aid support through Covid crisis

    News -

    A Shropshire charity that supports those with hearing loss is calling for Telford and Wrekin residents who need help with their NHS hearing aids to get in touch.

  7. New Board Members Join Shropshire CCG and Telford and Wrekin CCG

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    Five new board members from a variety of professional backgrounds will be joining the Joint Governing Body at NHS Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

  8. Local healthcare partners unite to discharge patients safely from hospital in record time

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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.

  9. POhWER – New Service in Telford & Wrekin

    News -

    We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to deliver the Independent Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) Service in Telford & Wrekin.

  10. The Doctor will Zoom you now: Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

    Report -

    Healthwatch England insight report sets out the key findings from their work with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL as they explore people’s experiences of remote appointments since the start of the pandemic.

  11. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic 2020: What did the people of Telford & Wrekin say?

    Report -

    We wanted to gather the views and experiences of local residents who have accessed Health and Social Care Services within Telford & Wrekin during the pandemic. To understand how people’s mental health and wellbeing has been affected.

  12. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

    Advice and Information -

    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  13. Coronavirus Testing in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

    News -

    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."

  14. Cancer Appointments Must Not Be Missed says Senior Health Leader

    News -

    Do not miss your cancer appointments is the message from a senior health leader at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

  15. Flu Jab Invitations on Their Way’ say Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Health Bosses

    News -

    Flu vaccination invitations are on their way by post, text message or phone call, say health bosses at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

  16. Only Order the Medicines You Need, Say Health Bosses

    News -

    Patients are being advised to stop panic ordering prescriptions by health bosses in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

  17. Newsletter - Autumn/Winter 2020

    Report -

    Welcome to our newsletter!

  18. British Fatwa Council: Flu vaccine

    News -

    The British Fatawa Council responds to a question raised by a Muslim Nurse over the Flu vaccine.

  19. FLU: People with a learning disability are at greater risk of developing serious illness

    News -

    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.

  20. Local residents’ experiences of Dental services

    Report -

    The purpose of this survey was to asked local residents to share their experiences of dentistry. To understand what major factors influence their experiences and identify any differences between NHS patients and private patients.

  21. Prime Minister announces new local COVID Alert Levels

    Advice and Information -

    The Prime Minister has today set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England.

  22. Health leaders urge pregnant women to have free flu vaccination to protect themselves and their babies

    News -

    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.

  23. Practical support & resources Guidance for the Christmas Period

    Advice and Information -

    One in three people with coronavirus (COVID-19) have no symptoms and will be spreading it without realising it. So the safest way to celebrate Christmas this year is with your household or existing support bubble in your home.

  24. Local restriction tiers

    Advice and Information -

    See the latest Government advice on the local restriction tier system that will be in place from Wednesday 2 December, including what you can and cannot do in each tier.

  25. Lateral flow testing in care homes and visiting

    News -

    A statement from the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Sustainability Transformation Partnership:

  26. Contacting General Practices by telephone during Covid 19

    Report -

    The purpose of this short study was to review all General (Medical) Practices (GPs) in Telford and Wrekin and find out how accessible GP appointments were over the telephone.

  27. Telford & Wrekin Council to open a rapid testing centre in the borough

    News -

    Telford and Wrekin Council is increasing coronavirus testing in the borough, to find more cases in people without symptoms.

  28. Independent review of maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

    News -

    The Ockenden Review: SaTH - launches first report.

  29. Rollout of Covid-19 vaccination gets underway

    News -

    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.

  30. Make Sure You Are Stocking Up Over Christmas and New Year

    News -

    NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups asking people to make sure they are stocked up for all their health needs over the Christmas and New Year period.

  31. Shropshire patients get the Covid-19 vaccination closer to home

    News -

    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.

  32. Long Covid Clinic for Shropshire

    News -

    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.