Did you know antibiotics don’t work for every infection? Antibiotics are medicines that treat certain bacterial infections and help us get better. But they don’t work against viruses, such as colds and flu. Taking antibiotics when we don’t need them can make bacteria resistant to treatment. This means antibiotics may not work when we really...
Stoptober is back, and we’re calling on the 4.4 million people in England who still smoke to join millions of others who have quit successfully with the campaign. Smoking remains the biggest cause of preventable illness and death, and quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health. The good news...
Around a million families are being urged to protect their children against measles and other potentially serious childhood illnesses as part of a new NHS vaccination drive running from July 2026 until March 2027. Children aged 12 months to 11 years who have missed one or both doses of the vaccine will be invited to...
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...
Every year, millions of people across the UK come together for Mental Health Awareness Week—a national moment dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and encouraging honest conversations about mental wellbeing. Organised by the Mental Health Foundation since 2001, the campaign has grown into one of the most recognised public health initiatives in the country, reaching...
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...
This winter, the NHS is encouraging people get the right care, in the right place, at the right time and to keep emergency services free for those who need them most. Whether you’re managing a long-term condition, caring for a loved one, or simply need advice for an unexpected health concern, there are more ways...
The 1st December marks the launch of a new 24/7 mental health text support service supporting anyone living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). People of all ages can text ‘STW’ to 85258 free of charge to receive support for their mental health at any time of the day or night. The new text service offers an...
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