News and reports

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."

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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

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