Work is starting today on a project to create a new supported housing scheme in Shrewsbury. Building contractor SWG Construction has been…
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SWG Construction named contractors for modifications of Coton Hill House in Shrewsbury
18 voluntary and community groups benefit from grants for health and wellbeing
Voluntary and community organisations across Shropshire have been awarded grants to help them support local communities. The Adult Social Care Preventative Small…
News from our partners: Celebrations for new Highley Health and Wellbeing Centre’s grand unveiling
![l-to-r: Tom Quinn, Highley Parish Council; Cecelia Motley, Shropshire Council's Cabinet member for adult social care and public health; Dr Steve Yell, Highley Medical Centre; Jamie Bryant, Halo Leisure;, Rachel Connolly, Highley Medical Practice; Pete Vinall, Highley Parish Council; and Mark Williams, local Shropshire Councillor for Highley.](/wp-content/uploads/gp-at-severn-centre-group-shot-with-partners-1-150x150.jpeg)
News from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin / Integrated Care System After over 18 months of planning and three busy…
Shropshire Council awards new contract for community equipment service
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Shropshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a community equipment service to Medequip, following a competitive tender process. The…
Care experience recognised as a protected characteristic in Shropshire
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Last week Shropshire Council voted to accept a proposal that people with care experience are treated as if it were a protected…
Blog: Kate Connor’s story, and domestic abuse prevention services
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Blog by Kate Connor, from Shropshire Council’s domestic abuse prevention team My name is Kate Connor, and I am currently working in…
Council supports Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024
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Shropshire Council is celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week this week (Monday 18 March to Sunday 24 March 2024) to raise awareness of the…
Great opportunities for a career in care as council celebrates Social Work Week
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Shropshire Council today celebrates the launch of Social Work Week (Monday 18 March to Friday 22 March 2024) by highlighting the great…
Blog from our partners: Social Prescribing Day in the county
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Blog from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin / Integrated Care System Today the impact of social prescribers, community groups and…
Shropshire’s Virtual Care Programme expands its support for adult social care
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Shropshire’s virtual care programme is going from strength to strength, and 62 adults have now received technology-enabled-care through Shropshire Council’s virtual care…