The NHS across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is launching a new smartphone app called WaitLess, designed to help people choose the most appropriate urgent and emergency care service and better understand waiting times across the system. The app provides live waiting times, queue numbers and estimated treatment times at local Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) and...
The government has published new, evidence-informed guidance to help parents and carers of children under 5 navigate screen time. With digital screens now a normal part of family life, this guidance offers practical advice to support informed choices to help little brains develop healthy screen habits. The guidance recommends: • For under 2s – avoid...
There is no current increase in meningitis cases in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and the overall risk to people locally remains very low. However, it is still important to stay protected and be aware of symptoms. Check your child or young person’s vaccinations MenACWY vaccine Routinely given in Years 9 and 10. If missed, young people...
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...
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