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...
When it comes to your health, being prepared is key. If you or a loved one falls ill during the holidays, knowing which service is best suited to your needs can make all the difference. Your GP practice may be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, but a range of NHS...
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...
A stroke strikes every five minutes. Every year in the UK, there are around 100,000 strokes, causing 38,000 stroke-related deaths, and it is a leading cause of disability.1, The first sign of a stroke might not seem serious. Like not being able to raise your arm, or struggling to smile, or slurring when you speak....
RSV is a major cause of respiratory illness, particularly dangerous for infants and the elderly. The virus can lead to pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis, requiring hospitalisation and intensive care in severe cases. This new vaccine offers huge opportunities to prevent severe illness in those most vulnerable to RSV, helping to protect lives and ease winter...
Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke. Smoking causes 64,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death. Quitting smoking is one of the best...
One of the Government’s key aims is to reduce waiting times and improve access to general practice, as part of this work, we introduced Health Co-Pilot earlier this Spring which is now fully operational. The next phase of this work is to improve our telephone system so that it can fully support and enhance our...
To all patients and residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Following the global IT outage on Friday 19 July 2024, we can report that EMIS – the appointment and patient record system – is now up and running for GP practices, community pharmacies, and the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service. However, please note that disruption...
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...
Important information for all patients of Shifnal & Priorslee Medical Practice: There is no excuse for abuse. Instances of abusive and bad behaviour are a growing concern within our GP practices across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. We are appealing to everyone to please remember the pressures our healthcare professionals are facing and to be respectful...
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