Important information for all patients of Teldoc Medical Practice: There is no excuse for abuse. Instances of abusive and bad behaviour are a growing concern within our GP practices across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. We are appealing to everyone to please remember the pressures our healthcare professionals are facing and to be respectful and kind...
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases continue to increase and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk. Whooping cough can be serious for babies and may lead to complications resulting in hospitalisation and even death. Sadly, between January and March 2024, five infants died from whooping cough. If you are pregnant,...
If you need medical help it’s important to know which NHS service is best suited for your needs. For urgent medical advice, and to book out-of-hours GP appointments, use #NHS 111 online or call 111. Call 999 for life threatening emergencies. ➡️ thinkwhichservice.co.uk #Shropshire #Telford #ThinkWhichService
It is Mental Health Awareness Week 13th – 19th May 2024 The Every Mind Matters campaign encourages and helps us to ‘find your little big thing’ hero-ing the little things we can do, which can make a big difference to our mental health Making time for your mental wellbeing is important – and embedding these...
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke. “Having a stroke came as a complete surprise and being unable to speak was frightening. My wife being there to spot the signs of stroke so quickly undoubtedly changed my life.” When radio presenter Mark Goodier had a stroke,...
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are rising and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk. 553 new cases were confirmed in England during January 2024, compared with 858 cases for the whole of 2023. Young babies with whooping cough are often very unwell and many are likely to need hospital...
The 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day, a time for us to unite and offer encouragement and support to those on their quitting journey, is swiftly approaching on 13 March. There are over 5.3 million adults in England who still smoke, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death in England. In fact,...
Loneliness. It’s part of life. Let’s talk about it. We’re all affected by loneliness at times in our lives. We can feel lonely in a busy city or rural location, on social media or spending time on our own or with others. Try not to feel embarrassed or ashamed if you do. Sometimes admitting we...
The more we chat, play and read with our kids, the more we help build their brains. Any time, anywhere, whether at home or out and about, it all adds up. There’s no need to buy lots of toys or have big days out. Wherever you are, simply chatting back and forth, answering your child’s...
People living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being urged to play their part in supporting health and care services this winter. The plea comes as health and social care services come under increasing pressure – with the situation expected to become ever more challenging over the festive period. In an open letter, bosses at...
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