Update as of 5:00pm Thursday 1 March.
Shropshire Council Newsroom
Category: Health
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Cold weather alert: update on disruptions to council services and cold weather advice
New technology supports new mums in the West Midlands to breastfeed
News from our partners Public Health England (PHE) Fewer than half of babies in England are breastfed at 6-8 weeks 24/7 Breastfeeding…
Cold weather alert: update on disruptions to council services and cold weather advice
Snow and cold weather is affecting schools, roads and some council services. School closures For information about any school closures due to bad…
Winter advice on hand to help you stay safe and well during the cold spell

As the ‘Beast from the East’ continues to affect Shropshire, health teams across the county along with PHE Extreme Events team, are…
New life-saving defibrillator in Gobowen, part-funded by Community Chest

News from our partners Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing (STAR Housing) A new life-saving defibrillator has recently been installed by Gobowen Parish…
Cold weather alert: advice on hand to help you stay safe and well this winter
Shropshire Council and Public Health England (PHE) are urging people in the wintry conditions to check on older friends, family and neighbours who…
Would you like to help improve your maternity services?
News from our partners NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group Women and families across Shropshire who have recently used maternity services are invited…
Local GPs and community groups join forces for Social Prescribing, to help prevent patients becoming ill

Over 25 community organisations came together at Albrighton Medical Practice to find out more about Social Prescribing – how they can work…
Kick Cancer multi-sport programme launched in Shrewsbury

News from our partners Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, and Shrewsbury Town in the Community Last week Shrewsbury Town in the Community launched…
Cold weather alert: advice on hand to help you stay safe and well this winter
Shropshire Council and Public Health England (PHE) are continuing to urge people in the wintry conditions to check on older friends, family and neighbours…