Did you know that, in addition to your GP, there are other health professionals in general practice who can help you get the right care? General Practice teams are made up of a whole range of professionals, such as nurses, paramedics and clinical pharmacists. But a new survey has found that many people don’t realise...
A brand-new online prescription ordering service has been launched for the county improving access for patients. In addition to the current phone and email service provided by the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) team, an online prescription ordering form is now available so patients can place orders quickly and easily online. Patients who regularly submit repeat...
The NHS and Local Authorities in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible. The next planned industrial action is from junior doctors, with strike action planned at a number of NHS trusts on Monday 13 March, Tuesday 14 March, and Wednesday...
Looking for an exciting challenge or an innovative New Year’s resolution? Why not join the NHS 1000-mile challenge and commit to walk, run, swim or cycle 1,000 miles during 2023? The NHS’s 75th birthday will take place on 5 July 2023 and people across the country are being asked to join the NHS1000 mile challenge...
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS declare a system critical incident The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS) declared a system critical incident on Tuesday 29 March 2022. This is in relation to increasing numbers of patients with covid in our hospitals and extremely high levels of staff sickness across our health and care...
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