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Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. -
Advice and Information -
Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you. -
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A questionnaire survey was developed for the visit, with different questions included for Walk-in patients, and those attending registered patient GP/Surgery appointments. -
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Patients are being advised to stop panic ordering prescriptions by health bosses in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. -
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Flu vaccination invitations are on their way by post, text message or phone call, say health bosses at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). -
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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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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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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. -
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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. -
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The Pharmacy Needs Assessment is a review of the current and future provision of pharmacy (and dispensing GP) services in Telford and Wrekin. -
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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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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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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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The government has launched the Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) codeword scheme to enable victims of domestic abuse to access immediate help from the police, or other support services, from the safety of their local pharmacy. -
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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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The government has announced a further lockdown for England and everyone is required to stay at home. -
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Have your say on health and Social care services in Telford and Wrekin. -
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Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin would like to thank all staff and patients at the Emergency Department at PRH following our visit yesterday. -
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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 -
Chief Nurse urges people to order their repeat prescriptions ahead of the upcoming May Bank Holidays
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People across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to get ready for the upcoming May Bank Holidays by planning repeat prescriptions and knowing where to go if they need help. -
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As part of the transition of pharmacy, optometry and dentistry from NHS England’s direct commissioning functions to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), locally known as NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, the primary care complaints process will also transfer from 1 July 2023. -
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With Easter weekend upon us, some services may be closed or reduced on bank holidays. But your health doesn't take days off, so find out where you can get help if you need it over the Easter break! -
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The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication. -
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Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you. -
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People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England 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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The following report provides an overview of feedback based on patients experiences registered with Trinity Healthcare GP Practices. This is what 260 patients told us. -
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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). -
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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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We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to deliver the Independent Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) Service in Telford & Wrekin. -
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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) -
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The purpose of this visit was to undertake a pilot survey for a piece of research across the NHS England local area team region (Shropshire/Staffordshire) which will look at patient access to GP appointments. -
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The purpose of this short study was to review all General (Medical) Practices (GPs) in Telford and Wrekin and find out how accessible GP appointments were over the telephone. -
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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 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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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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Following on from the NHS publishing the ‘Long Term Plan’ in January 2019, Healthwatch launched a countrywide campaign to give people a say in how the plan should be implemented in their communities; #WhatWouldYouDo campaign. -
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Last year 2118 people told us about the improvements they would like to see Health and Social Care Services make in 2019-20. Our Annual Report outlines our achievements and provides insight into what we do and
what we have done over the last year. -
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Our annual report outlines our achievements and what we have done over the last year. -
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Our annual report outlines our achievements over the last year and provides insight into what we do.