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End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
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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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‘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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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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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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Share Your Stories and Suggestions!
You can make a difference to how services are provided in Telford and Wrekin by sharing stories and suggestions. -
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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. -
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Our annual report outlines our achievements over the last year and provides insight into what we do. -
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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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We would like to hear about your experiences with the 0-25 emotional health and wellbeing service here in Telford and Wrekin. -
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Our annual report outlines our achievements over the last year and provides insight into what we do. -
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Our annual report outlines our achievements over the last year and provides insight into what we do. -
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The Kings Fund, with other health and social care Think Tanks, have produced a joint statement to highlight the critical state of health and social care prior to the Autumn Budget. -
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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“. -
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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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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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An Unmet Need is not easy to define and is hard to measure. We wanted to find out what needs people are experiencing that are currently not being met and why within the voluntary sector and Adult Social Care. -
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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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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 -
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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. -
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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. -
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Information on face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make one -
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A service that provides information, advice and guidance to people living in Telford with adult social care needs and their unpaid family carers. -
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Wellbeing Drop In - a quiet, friendly environment for adults to meet and talk with others. -
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Would you like to know more about how Universal Credit can help you? -
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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 information regarding the process of obtaining care in your own home. -
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Welcome to our newsletter! -
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Welcome to our newsletter! -
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Welcome to our newsletter! -
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Welcome to our newsletter! -
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Welcome to our newsletter! -
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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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Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about plans to make face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July 2020. -
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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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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.