Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week – bringing the UK together to focus on getting good mental health. This year, the week takes place from 12 to 18 May 2025 and the theme is ‘community’. They want to use this Mental Health Awareness Week to celebrate the power...
As the Easter Bank Holiday approaches, health professionals within local community pharmacies and at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging people across the county to plan ahead for their medication needs to ensure they have essential prescriptions in time. With General Practices closed on Good Friday (18 April 2025) and Easter Monday (21 April...
We would love to hear your views! 📢 NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin is looking at ways to improve the support and care provided to people living with and at risk of developing diabetes. If you have Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes, share your experiences in our quick survey. Your feedback can...
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...
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...
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