People in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being urged to reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by making some simple changes to their lifestyle, says NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Diabetes Prevention Week, which takes place from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 May, is aimed to raise awareness of...
Join us for Telford’s biggest walking event as we explore the borough while getting some fresh air and gentle exercise. Several group walking events will be taking place between 16 – 20 May. Search online for ‘Get Telford Walking 2022’ to find a programme of 17 walks that take place regularly. You are welcome to...
Feeling less steady on your feet? Measure your strength, balance and stamina against “normal” for your age, try a free exercise taster and find out how to stay upright and active. From 10.30am, Thursday 16th June 2022 Donnington Community Hub, St Matthews Road, Donnington, TF2 7RB. Book your FREE 2.5-hour appointment Call 01743 360641 or...
The green flag of approval has been granted for Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Centre as final funding is secured for construction to commence. The project, which has been supported by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), will now enter the next exciting phase of development with ground work to begin on the...
Thursday 5th May 2022 10am – 5pm Telford Cultural Centre, 40 High Street, TF1 5NG Learn about health and wellbeing and share your thoughts on feeling emotionally well. Celebrate cultures and enjoy a free vegetarian lunch. People from a wide range of diverse backgrounds living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being invited to attend...
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 system. Both of these issues are having a knock-on effect...
Dear Patients, We would like to inform you that after 26 years of serving the community of Shifnal and Priorslee as a local GP, Dr Shore will be retiring from General Practice work on the 31st March 2022. We would like to wish him well in his next role and thank him for the hard...
Knowing what steps we can take to support our mental wellbeing can help us feel better, sleep better and have better relationships with the people around us. Our flexible and accessible NHS approved Sleep resources were created for teachers, by teachers, to spark discussion among young people about the physical and mental benefits of sleep....
Come and join us for our first men’s health forum where people are encouraged to attend to share experiences and obtain information surrounding important issues like mental health and physical health and fitness. We will be interviewing Interim Chief Executive Simon Whitehouse, where we will hear from him his own tips and hints on how...
On March 4th, the Department for Health and Social Care’s Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) will launch the Better Health Start for Life Introducing Solid Foods campaign. Weaning is when you introduce your baby to solid foods alongside breastmilk or infant formula, and it is a crucial milestone within the first 1,001 days....
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