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Consultation extended to seek views on independent living and specialist accommodation strategy

25/04/2024
Library image: credit Marcus Aurelius, Pexels images

A consultation to seek the views on independent living and specialist accommodation in Shropshire has been extended. The Draft Independent Living and Specialist…

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SWG Construction named contractors for modifications of Coton Hill House in Shrewsbury

22/04/2024

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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18 voluntary and community groups benefit from grants for health and wellbeing

18/04/2024

Voluntary and community organisations across Shropshire have been awarded grants to help them support local communities. The Adult Social Care Preventative Small…

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News from our partners: Celebrations for new Highley Health and Wellbeing Centre’s grand unveiling

11/04/2024
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.

News from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin / Integrated Care System After over 18 months of planning and three busy…

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Shropshire Council awards new contract for community equipment service

03/04/2024
Library image: Credit Pexels, Centre for Ageing Better

Shropshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a community equipment service to Medequip, following a competitive tender process. The…

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Care experience recognised as a protected characteristic in Shropshire

25/03/2024
Care experienced made a protected characteristic by Full Council. Left-to-right: Andy Begley, chief executive; Tanya Miles, executive director for people;, Lezley Picton, Leader of the Council; Mr Shemmel; Kirstie Hurst Knight, Cabinet member for children and education; Tony Parsons, a local Shropshire Councillor for Bayston Hill, Sutton and Column; and Tom Mosley, personal adviser, looked-after children.

Last week Shropshire Council voted to accept a proposal that people with care experience are treated as if it were a protected…

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Blog: Kate Connor’s story, and domestic abuse prevention services

20/03/2024
Kate Connor

Blog by Kate Connor, from Shropshire Council’s domestic abuse prevention team My name is Kate Connor, and I am currently working in…

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Council supports Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024

20/03/2024
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 logo

Shropshire Council is celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week this week (Monday 18 March to Sunday 24 March 2024) to raise awareness of the…

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Great opportunities for a career in care as council celebrates Social Work Week

18/03/2024
Social Work Week 2024 graphic

Shropshire Council today celebrates the launch of Social Work Week (Monday 18 March to Friday 22 March 2024) by highlighting the great…

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Blog from our partners: Social Prescribing Day in the county

14/03/2024
Kirsty Jarman

Blog from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin / Integrated Care System Today the impact of social prescribers, community groups and…

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