Flu and COVID-19 can both cause serious illness, particularly for older adults, pregnant women, and those with underlying health conditions. Vaccination offers the best protection for individuals and helps reduce pressure on the NHS during the busy winter season. Across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, more than 290,000 people are eligible for a free flu vaccine,...
Do you feel like you’re missing out using technology and need some friendly, simple support? Telford & Wrekin Council is offering six x 1.5-hour session programme is delivered in group sessions designed to help you build the skills and confidence to use your own smartphone, tablet, or laptop with confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or...
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...
Please accept our sincerest apologies for the multiple text messages you may have received from us late last week and into Friday night. This was caused by an unexpected technical glitch with our new messaging provider. While we worked to resolve it immediately, the messages continued to send. We have since reverted to our previous,...
NHS Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin have launched a new campaign, ‘Think Twice, Order Right,’ to address the significant issue of medicines waste in our community. Did you know that approximately £2.6million of medicine items are wasted unnecessarily in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin each year? This campaign aims to reduce this waste, protect patient safety, and ensure...
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...
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...
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