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Advice and Information -
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Helping hearts bring comfort to end of life patients -
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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
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Advice and Information – 9 April 2020: With the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you and your loved ones discuss your preferences for end of life care. -
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Here's a list of useful information on various independent support organisations to help you find the support that's right for you. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin are invested in ensuring that people from all areas of our community can access and use their local health and social care services. -
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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. -
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On 1st October 2015, Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin (HWTW) became independent from its former parent body, Parkwood Healthcare Ltd. -
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When we are choosing care or support we want to know that dignity and compassion are valued and that human rights are considered as paramount. We wanted to understand what improvements needed to be made in the care and support of people with Dementia -
Advice and Information -
One in three people with coronavirus (COVID-19) have no symptoms and will be spreading it without realising it. So the safest way to celebrate Christmas this year is with your household or existing support bubble in your home. -
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The Prime Minister has today set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England. -
Advice and Information -
Information on face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make one -
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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. -
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One of our volunteers wanted to share their passion about caring for people living with Dementia. -
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Welcome to our newsletter! -
Advice and Information -
The government has announced a further lockdown for England and everyone is required to stay at home. -
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Dementia questionnaire for caregivers and family members -
Advice and Information -
Have your say on health and Social care services in Telford and Wrekin. -
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Do you want to have your say on Health and Social Care in Telford and Wrekin? -
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Our Drop in Hub is now open. 10:00am -13:00pm -
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Today we congratulate Siobhan Davis from Home Instead for her tremendous contribution in helping and supporting the local people. -
Advice and Information -
Home Instead, a company that offers various home care plans, is hosting a free workshop aimed at family carers of people with dementia. -
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Press release from Department of Working Pensions: -
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A statement from the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Sustainability Transformation Partnership: -
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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). -
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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. -
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A statement from our Chair David Brown in Future Fit -
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It's not always easy to know how to talk about death and dying it can be a very difficult subject to discuss, but services can only improve if people feedback about what has worked well and what could be improved. -
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We wanted to address how people who are deaf or hard of hearing find the accessibility of health and social care services in Telford and Wrekin. -
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After a tough year of the Coronavirus pandemic we would like to hear from carers who want to share their experiences with us to help improve support for the coming year. -
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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. -
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Know the facts about what you can do as an Essential Care Giver. Take a look at our 'Myth Buster' and the Government's website to find out more. -
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Many families and residents are unaware of their right to have an essential visitor that can visit in any situation, including outbreaks, lockdowns and periods of isolation, in order to provide mental health support and companionship. -
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Telford & Wrekin Council lead recruitment drive for residential care