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This visit was unannounced, due to the nature of the feedback we had received around lack of care and medication concerns from various sources.

The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular and accessible updates while you wait.

Recently NHS England published the results of the annual GP Patient Survey 2023, a survey which asked patients to rate their experience of their GP practice. The survey looked at how easy people found it to make an appointment over the phone, how often they see or speak to a preferred GP and how satisfied they are with the GP services overall.

Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

Telford and Wrekin Council is urging the NHS to provide the best possible services at every GP practice in the borough, not just at some.

Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin will be attending the Vision Zone event in Shropshire on Tuesday 22 August!

On 1 August the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals (SaTH) Trust hosted a webinar to discuss the changes they have proposed to make to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in a planning application submitted in July. Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin attended to find out more, and how Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) might be affected.

Are you one of the people living with Diabetes in Telford and Wrekin who are receiving some of the poorest care for Diabetes in the country?

Thank you for completing the Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin survey Diabetes: Patient experience of health, care, and support services.

We wanted to learn how dignity, respect, quality of life and independence is being respected and supported in the person’s care, and how ‘activity-based’ care supports people to continue to be as active and independent as possible.

Can't find an NHS dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems finding an NHS dentist taking new patients.