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How to get support if you're struggling with mental health

We're encouraging people across Telford and Wrekin to speak up if you feel alone or are struggling in any other areas of your emotional wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week. You are not alone.

Clare, Chloe and Janet at the Healthier Minds Festival

Healthwatch support mental health festival to 'break down barriers'

Hundreds of people took part in an event that focused on mental health and wellbeing that was attended by Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin (HWTW).

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Get a GP appointment outside of opening hours

Patients registered at a GP practice in Telford and Wrekin are being reminded that they can get an appointment outside of weekday opening hours via the Extended Access Service.

Wellbeing support and advice

Support to talk about death and dying

Shropshire Libraries will be offering a “safe space” to talk about death, dying and bereavement this May.

Emmy Jones and her younger brother, Jack, had their Covid-19 vaccines.

Jungle-themed vaccination clinic helps put children at ease

A Covid-19 vaccination clinic has been transformed into a mini jungle in order to put young children at ease when they come for their jab.

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Share your views to help improve care homes

Relatives of care home residents are being asked to share their views on the care loved ones are receiving across the district.

Dementia Vision to 'improve lives' of patients and carers

The quality of life for people living with dementia and their carers in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is set to be transformed with a more personalised and joined-up service model.

An artist’s impression of the new Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Centre on Haughton Road.

New medical centre will 'meet health demands'

The green flag of approval has been granted for Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Centre as final funding is secured for construction to commence.

5-11s Covid Vaccine

Where your child can get a Covid-19 jab

Parents and carers of five to 11-year olds in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin can now book a Covid-19 vaccine for their children.

Latest reports and publications

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Mental Health Crisis Services for Children and Young People in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

9 February 2022

We wanted to know about children & young people's...

Experiences of urgent medical care in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin October 2021

5 February 2022

Following a project in March 2021 about experiences of seeking urgent...

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Maternity Voices Partnership Feedback Reports

25 January 2022

Maternity Voices Partnership produce a Feedback Report every quarter...

Healthwatch England Annual report cover 2017-18

Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin Information Governance Policies and Procedures

23 December 2021

These governance documents ensure that Healthwatch operates...