1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic 2020: What did the people of Telford & Wrekin say?

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    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.

  7. Practical support & resources Guidance for the Christmas Period

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    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.

  8. Prime Minister announces new local COVID Alert Levels

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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.

  9. Local restriction tiers

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    See the latest Government advice on the local restriction tier system that will be in place from Wednesday 2 December, including what you can and cannot do in each tier.

  10. Face coverings

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    Information on face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make one

  11. #BecauseWeAllCare campaign wants to hear from carers

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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.

  12. Newsletter - Autumn/Winter 2020

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    Welcome to our newsletter!

  13. 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.

  14. Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July

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

  15. Face coverings: when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own

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

  16. SaTH launch the 'send a message to a loved one' scheme

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    Do you have a loved one staying in one of our hospitals? You can now brighten their day by sending them a message that will be safely printed and delivered to them!

  17. National lockdown for England 2021

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    The government has announced a further lockdown for England and everyone is required to stay at home.

  18. Experiences of out of hours Palliative Care in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

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    We worked with Healthwatch Shropshire to gather the views and experiences of those who have received out of hours palliative care since the start of the pandemic in March 2020

  19. Three more COVID-19 Vaccination Centres to open in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

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    This week, three further vaccination centres are due to be launched in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin at three sporting locations.

  20. Local BAME communities urged to take up vaccine offer

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    Health and care organisations in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with the help of a number of local groups are urging people from BAME communities to take up the Covid-19 vaccine when it is offered by the NHS.

  21. More people to be offered the vaccine as local NHS hits its targets

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    Having successfully offered the vaccine to all those in the top four priority groups, the NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has now started vaccinating people aged 65 to 69 and those who are clinically vulnerable to COVID.

  22. Groundswell: what works when rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine

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    Groundswell has launched a short film sharing experiences on ‘what works’ when rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine

  23. Telford Centre Thousand Heart project

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    The project is an opportunity to reflect on how the Telford community have pulled together over the last 13 months, with a bespoke piece of artwork.

  24. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

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    Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  25. Information on Coronavirus

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    Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support and how you can help stop the spread

  26. Changes to Lateral Flow Test Collections

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    From 4 October, the way you pick up Lateral Flow Tests from Pharmacies has changed. Find out what you need to do differently.

  27. Our Autumn Newsletter

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    Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin has released its latest newsletter full of useful information and advice about our latest work.

  28. How to get your vaccines and boost your immunity in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

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    People in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are reminded to get their COVID and flu vaccinations to give themselves the best possible protection against these deadly illnesses this winter.

  29. People of all ages in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urged to take up ‘Evergreen’ vaccine offer

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    People of all ages in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being urged to get their COVID-19 jabs as infections in the region are rising above the national average.

  30. Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Covid-19 Vaccine update

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    Following the latest Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation advice on 29 November, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin ICS are currently waiting for confirmation from NHS England regarding next steps and how these will be rolled out locally/

  31. Bus service information to get to a vaccination clinic

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    Want to know which Arriva Midlands West bus you can get to grab your vaccination?

    Listed below are the vaccination clinic sites, the postcode and the routes you can take to reach them.

  32. Know the facts about becoming an Essential Care Giver

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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.