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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. -
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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below to find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it. -
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Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin will be attending the Diabetes Open Evening event in Woodside on Wednesday 4 October 2023. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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Almost a quarter of a million people in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin can book their life-saving autumn Covid vaccine online from today (18 September) as the NHS steps up its winter vaccination programmes early in response to the risk of the new Covid variant. -
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Each day 6,000 people become carers. Looking after a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting so it's vital that you get the support you need. Find out how you can make sure you look after yourself. -
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Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. -
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Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one, and how to get one. -
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Understanding the symptoms of flu and what the flu vaccine is helps you make informed decisions about your health. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important. -
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You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if you're refused the right to register. -
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A new Community Diagnostic Centre has opened its doors improving access to non-urgent scans and tests for patients across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. -
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People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin will be attending the World Mental Health Day coffee morning at the Park Lane Centre, Woodside on Monday 9 October 2023. -
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Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment. -
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women. -
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In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary. -
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With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out for and what support is available can help you. -
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October is World Menopause Month, and October 18th celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day, with the focus this year on cardiovascular health. To show our support to colleagues experiencing menopause, Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin, delivered by Engaging Communities Solutions (ECS), is a signatory of the Workplace Menopause pledge. -
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The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital. -
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This visit was semi-announced, due to the nature of the feedback we had received around lack of maintenance of the building and outside spaces. -
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With more and more appointments happening online, we've 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. -
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NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you. -
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A new one-to-one service has been introduced to provide the best possible support to help the recovery of patients with high level care and supervision needs at the Trust, which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals. -
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The first phase of a multi-million pound investment at Princess Royal Hospital in Telford is close to completion. -
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Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed. -
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Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how. -
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From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it. -
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The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that there will be more junior doctor strikes taking place in late December 2023 and early January 2024. -
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Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin is working with Barnardo's and the Co-op to find out what young people in the Borough would like to see from a new support service.