We are supporting the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day. Taking around 5 minutes to complete it...
People across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being invited to share their views about ADHD and autism services to help shape improvements for children, young people, adults, and families. You may have received a diagnosis, be waiting for an assessment or self-identify as being autistic, having ADHD or AuDHD (Autism and ADHD). We know that...
Nearly 400,000 people have used a new prescription tracking feature in the NHS App in the first ten weeks since its launch, helping reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies. The handy “Amazon-style” tracker allows people to check the status of their medications as easily as their online shopping and has already been used 715,000...
Shifnal & Priorslee Medical Practice Health Co-Pilot: Our Triage and Appointment System is changing this Summer Health Co-pilot is moving to a new platform to continue to provide your online service. We have been using Health Co-Pilot since March 2024 and have received positive feedback from patients over the last 12 months. Whilst we make...
Join Living Well Taking Control for free webinar about why men are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and practical steps to protect your health Find Out About: Importance of early intervention Modifiable risk factors Practical lifestyle tips Balanced nutrition & hydration Moving more & sleeping well Stress management# Date: 10 June 2025 Time:...
From Sunday, 1 June 2025, single use (disposable) vapes will be banned across the UK under new environmental legislation. These are the single use vapes that cannot be refilled or recharged. This change aims to protect the environment and protect young people from accessing vaping products. This is not a ban on all vapes. People...
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in England, the chance of getting breast cancer increases as you get older. Regular breast screening is one of the best ways to spot a cancer that is too small to feel or see yourself – it saves around 1,300 lives each year in...
If you are registered with a GP practice within Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, you can access the free myrecovery app to help you manage your joint or muscle pain. The myrecovery app has been created for you in partnership with healthcare professionals from across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and provides information, support, and encouragement to...
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment and, when appropriate, some prescription medicine, for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers...
To all patients and residents in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, we are aware of an IT outage that is impacting organisations globally, including some health services across the country. If you have a healthcare appointment scheduled for today, please still attend unless advised otherwise. Local health and care partners are working together to monitor the...
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