1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. The NHS Long Term Plan

    News -

    The NHS Long Term Plan is the national health service’s plan to make sure it is fit for the future.

  3. Healthwatch England Annual Report 2017-18

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    The Healthwatch network heard from 406,567 people, carers and staff during the last year about what they think of health and social care services.

  4. How Accessible are Telford & Wrekin Health & Social Care Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing?

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    For Deaf Awareness Week 2018 we are asking people who are deaf or hard of hearing to let us know about their experiences with local health and social care services in Telford and Wrekin.

  5. Treasured Memories Dementia Cafe

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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.

  6. An independent Healthwatch

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    On 1st October 2015, Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin (HWTW) became independent from its former parent body, Parkwood Healthcare Ltd.

  7. Report from the Health Relationships YOUTH Survey 2016/17

    Report -

    This survey identified trends in healthy relationship education and some possible concerns with regards to gender minority among young people in Telford and Wrekin.

  8. National lockdown for England 2021

    Advice and Information -

    The government has announced a further lockdown for England and everyone is required to stay at home.

  9. Tackling health inequalities for people with severe mental illnesses

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    People with severe mental illnesses are being urged to take up free physical health checks, as part of a drive to reduce health inequalities in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

  10. Talk To Us

    Advice and Information -

    Have your say on health and Social care services in Telford and Wrekin.

  11. Armed Forces Covenant

    News -

    Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin are proud to announce on Tuesday 22nd November, we signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

  12. NHS

    Advice and Information -

    Not long left to have your say. We want your views on how you access NHS urgent and emergency Services in SHROPSHIRE, Telford and Wrekin.

  13. Come along and talk to us

    News -

    Do you want to have your say on Health and Social Care in Telford and Wrekin?

  14. Staying Independent Survey

    News -

    Have your say to improve support for people to remain independent!

  15. Drop in Hub

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    Our Drop in Hub is now open. 10:00am -13:00pm

  16. Feedback

    News -

    We would like to hear your thoughts and views on the NHS 111 Service.

  17. Homeless_survey

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    We are interested in gathering information and hearing the views from any-one currently classed as homeless or has been in the past.

  18. Yellow Ribbon

    News -

    Todays Monday mention is dedicated to the wonderful team at Yellow Ribbon, for the amazing work they do within our community.

  19. What is menopause and what are the signs?

    Blog -

    With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out for and what support is available can help you.

  20. How to access mental health support if you have gender, sexuality or relationship diversity

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  21. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  22. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

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

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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.

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

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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.

  25. British Fatwa Council: Flu vaccine

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

  26. 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).

  27. Coronavirus Testing in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

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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."

  28. 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.

  29. COVID-19: Practical support & resources for people who have to stay at home

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    People staying at home because of Coronavirus tend to fall into one of two groups.