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.
The NHS autumn booster campaign in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has got off to a great start with over 60,000 vaccines delivered in just over three weeks of the programme and thousands already booked in for the weeks ahead.
Everyone aged between 70 and 79 years is eligible for the shingles vaccine. To protect yourself against this painful condition, don't hesitate to contact your GP if you are in this age group and have not yet received the shingles vaccination.
As we could not visit Care Homes due to COVID19 restrictions, we devised a survey, which we then sent to all Care Home Managers within Telford and Wrekin.
People living with and beyond cancer can benefit from support and advice at their fingertips thanks to a new app launched by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH).