1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Cancer Appointments Must Not Be Missed says Senior Health Leader

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    Do not miss your cancer appointments is the message from a senior health leader at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

  5. 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."

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Citizens Advice Telford & The Wrekin – Proud to celebrate armed forces week

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    Due to the recent pandemic, AFC Hubs aren’t currently able to run and therefore a Virtual Hub has been introduced instead. Tuesday 19th between 11am – 1pm and every Tuesday thereafter.

  9. Coronavirus & dementia: helping you get through

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    It’s been an extremely tough time for everyone affected by dementia. The Alzheimer’s Society want to let you know you aren’t alone.

  10. Letter of thanks sent to children of RJAH staff

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    The restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic can be particularly difficult for children.

  11. Helping hearts bring comfort to end of life patients

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    Helping hearts bring comfort to end of life patients

  12. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from DWP

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    Press release from Department of Working Pensions:

  13. Lateral flow testing in care homes and visiting

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    A statement from the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Sustainability Transformation Partnership:

  14. Telford & Wrekin Council to open a rapid testing centre in the borough

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    Telford and Wrekin Council is increasing coronavirus testing in the borough, to find more cases in people without symptoms.

  15. Senior Citizens Forum (Telford & Wrekin) ICT support & befriending service

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    Telford & Wrekin Senior Citizens Forum are offering a befriending service, available:
    Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
    Call: 07932 828333 or 07552 975676
    Email: enquiries@twseniors.org.uk

  16. Take 2’ Steps Away From Others campaign

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    ‘Take 2’ steps away from others when you are out and about say health bosses at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

  17. Businessman who ‘owes his life to the NHS’ is boosting the morale of hospital staff

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    A businessman who “owes his life to the NHS” has come up with a unique way of raising money to help boost the morale of staff at Shropshire’s acute hospitals.

  18. NHS letter for at risk patients shielding

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    The Government has informed the public that vulnerable and at risk people will be receiving a letter from the NHS concerning COVID-19.

  19. Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund

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    The coronavirus pandemic means that more people, either with or without an existing mental health problem, are seeking support for their mental health.

  20. SaTH overwhelmed by support from the community

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    The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has thanked the public for their support and donations during the coronavirus pandemic.

  21. Rollout of Covid-19 vaccination gets underway

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    People across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin have this week started to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of the largest immunisation programme in UK history.

  22. 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.

  23. From Telford CCG – Better Births Review

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    Following a national review of maternity services in 2016 a report ‘Better Births’ was published which sets out plans to make care safer and give women greater control and more choice.

  24. 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.

  25. Shropshire patients get the Covid-19 vaccination closer to home

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    Patients aged 80 and above have started receiving the Covid-19 vaccination in South East Shropshire, the first community site in the county to offer the service.

  26. Long Covid Clinic for Shropshire

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    A new service has been launched for patients with Long Covid in a joint project by Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust.