Telford and Wrekin Council, together with a wide range of our local partner organisations are launching a borough-wide “Ageing Well” consultation, asking residents over the age of 50 to share their views on the support they need to age well. This comes as the latest Census information tells us that between 2011 and 2021 the...
‘Get yourself checked’ is the message from GPs, Clinical Pharmacists and healthcare professionals across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin this Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Week. To mark the week in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (Monday 20 to Friday 24 June 2022), patients and members of the public are being encouraged to schedule regular screening check-ups with...
Your blood sugar won’t always be in range. Figuring out food labels and menus might have you tearing your hair out. And you might have treated that 3am hypo with a few too many jelly babies. (And biscuits. Oh, and that sandwich…) But you’re doing it, every single day. Living with diabetes, juggling the ups...
People in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being urged to reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by making some simple changes to their lifestyle, says NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Diabetes Prevention Week, which takes place from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 May, is aimed to raise awareness of...
Join us for Telford’s biggest walking event as we explore the borough while getting some fresh air and gentle exercise. Several group walking events will be taking place between 16 – 20 May. Search online for ‘Get Telford Walking 2022’ to find a programme of 17 walks that take place regularly. You are welcome to...
Feeling less steady on your feet? Measure your strength, balance and stamina against “normal” for your age, try a free exercise taster and find out how to stay upright and active. From 10.30am, Thursday 16th June 2022 Donnington Community Hub, St Matthews Road, Donnington, TF2 7RB. Book your FREE 2.5-hour appointment Call 01743 360641 or...
The green flag of approval has been granted for Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Centre as final funding is secured for construction to commence. The project, which has been supported by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), will now enter the next exciting phase of development with ground work to begin on the...
Thursday 5th May 2022 10am – 5pm Telford Cultural Centre, 40 High Street, TF1 5NG Learn about health and wellbeing and share your thoughts on feeling emotionally well. Celebrate cultures and enjoy a free vegetarian lunch. People from a wide range of diverse backgrounds living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being invited to attend...
The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS) declared a system critical incident on Tuesday 29 March 2022. This is in relation to increasing numbers of patients with covid in our hospitals and extremely high levels of staff sickness across our health and care system. Both of these issues are having a knock-on effect...
Dear Patients, We would like to inform you that after 26 years of serving the community of Shifnal and Priorslee as a local GP, Dr Shore will be retiring from General Practice work on the 31st March 2022. We would like to wish him well in his next role and thank him for the hard...
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