1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. POhWER – New Service in Telford & Wrekin

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

  4. Most comprehensive flu programme in UK history will be rolled out this winter

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

  5. 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).

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. The NHS Long Term Plan

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    The NHS Long Term Plan is the national health service’s plan to make sure it is fit for the future.

  9. Healthwatch England Annual Report 2017-18

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    The Healthwatch network heard from 406,567 people, carers and staff during the last year about what they think of health and social care services.

  10. Making medicines safer – the Yellow Card Scheme

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    All medicines can cause unwanted side effects (sometimes called adverse drug reactions), in some people. Many side effects are mild, but some can be serious and even life-threatening.

  11. Make Sure You Are Stocking Up Over Christmas and New Year

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    NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups asking people to make sure they are stocked up for all their health needs over the Christmas and New Year period.

  12. NHS-111 Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin number switch

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    From Tuesday 17 July 2018, patients across Telford and Wrekin and Shropshire who need urgent out-of-hours medical help or advice will need to call 111.

  13. 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.

  14. We are looking for feedback about the new Telford & Wrekin 0-25 Emotional Wellbeing Service

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    We would like to hear about your experiences with the 0-25 emotional health and wellbeing service here in Telford and Wrekin.

  15. Demand Surpassing NHS Staff Employment

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    A BBC article has stated that “NHS staff in England are working on the “edge of safety” as demand is outstripping the increasing numbers being employed“.

  16. Midwife-led unit workshops seeking attendees

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    Over the last month, we have been talking to you about your experiences of pregnancy, birth, becoming a family and caring for families in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

  17. Primary Care Needs Assessment – have your say

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    Healthwatch has been commissioned by the Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to collect information on how people use primary care services (e.g. GP surgeries), as part of the Primary Care Needs Assessment.

  18. 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.

  19. Health and social care organisations come together to digitally transform ways of working across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

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    Local Authorities and NHS bodies from across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin came together yesterday, 11 July 2019 to look at how the Microsoft suite of tools could benefit health and social care services across the county.

  20. Covid-19 Vaccination

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    #COVIDー19 Update - Vaccinations are by appointment only you will receive letters from the #NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Booking Service, telling you how to book an appointment.

  21. Urgent Medical Care Survey

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    If you or someone you know have had an urgent medical problem since 1 December 2020 please tell us about your/their experience and what happened.

  22. New medical centre will 'meet health demands'

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    A new "state-of-the-art" medical centre in Shifnal that will offer more appointments and extended opening hours is set to open by summer 2023.


  23. New purpose-built medical centre opens in Shawbirch, Telford

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    The brand new, state of the art premises for Shawbirch Medical Centre in Telford has opened its doors today.

  24. Integrated Care System Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

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    Changes to GP appointments on evenings, weekends and bank holidays

  25. Integrated Care System Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

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     “Make sure your child is up to date with vaccinations” say health bosses.

  26. Come along and talk to us

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    Do you want to have your say on Health and Social Care in Telford and Wrekin?

  27. Drop in Hub

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    Our Drop in Hub is now open. 10:00am -13:00pm

  28. We're asking people living with diabetes – ‘How good is your care?’

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    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?

  29. Council urges NHS to make GP services better in Telford and Wrekin

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    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.

  30. Could your GP Practice do anything better for you?

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    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.

  31. Press release: Health leaders plea to the local community to ‘think which service’ due to extreme pressure

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    Health and care services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are under extreme pressure. Local health and care leaders are urging people to ‘think which service’ and choose the right service for their needs to help reduce the pressure and make sure everyone can get the care they need as quickly as possible.