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Telford and Wrekin Council are recruiting for Personal Assistants helping individuals with a verity of tasks. -
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As we could not visit Care Homes due to COVID19 restrictions, we devised a survey, which we then sent to all Care Home Managers within Telford and Wrekin. -
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We wanted to find out how dignity, respect, quality of life and independence was being respected and supported in the care environment. -
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We wanted to find out how dignity, respect, quality of life and independence was being respected and supported in the person’s care, and how ‘activity-based’ care supported people to continue to be as active and independent as possible. -
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Have your say on health and Social care services in Telford and Wrekin. -
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Offering our support to NHS Shropshire in their discussions to encourage people to talk more about Palliative and End of life care. -
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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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Denise showed great passion performing at Our Christmas Carol Service on Friday -
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The Team at Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin had great fun at the CarolService on Friday -
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Not long left to have your say. We want your views on how you access NHS urgent and emergency Services in SHROPSHIRE, 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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Have your say to improve support for people to remain independent! -
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We wanted to find out how dignity, respect, quality of life and independence was being respected and supported in the person’s care, and how ‘activity-based’ care supported people to continue to be as active and independent as possible. -
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Our Drop in Hub is now open. 10:00am -13:00pm -
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NHS Step- by-step guide for service leavers, moving Military healthcare to civilian healthcare after leaving the Armed Forces -
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A special mention goes out to Alex from Tact, who really made a huge impact at our Networking event on Friday. -
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Shropshire Disability Network (SDN) was formed in 2008 to provide a powerful collective voice for disabled people across Shropshire. -
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The Enter and View team will be visiting Princess Royal Hospital on the 22nd of June 2023 in the morning. -
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Telford and Wrekin’s community is joining forces to host a special event in Southwater Square next month for World Suicide Prevention Day and to show they are here to help and listen. -
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This visit was semi-announced, due to the nature of the feedback we had received around lack of care and medication concerns from various sources. This feedback has been gathered over several months. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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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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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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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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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. -
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.