Important changes are to be made to day services, including the addition of much-needed supported living accommodation in Bridgnorth.
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Decision made on the future for supported living and day services in Bridgnorth
Over 22,000 quit for Stoptober across the West Midlands
Public Health England has revealed that over 22,000 smokers across the West Midlands signed up to take part in Stoptober, the country’s…
Many people are quitting smoking, but more quitters would lift 6,000 people in Shropshire out of poverty
In recent years there has been a huge reduction in smoking. However, for those who remain, smoking costs fall largely on those…
There are big challenges ahead – so we need a Big Conversation
Shropshire Council, alongside its partners, will launch the Big Conversation at a meeting of Cabinet today (Wednesday 28 October 2015). The idea…
Big challenges in the pipeline as council announces its financial strategy
Shropshire Council is preparing to tackle the biggest financial challenge in over a generation. The challenges highlighted in the council’s Financial Strategy…
Stay Well This Winter: now’s the time to get your free flu jab
This week all those in ‘at risk’ groups are being reminded to get their free flu jab. Flu is a highly contagious illness that spreads rapidly through the population.
Councillors lobby the Government to help move Future Fit forward
Senior councillors and health chiefs in Shropshire have vowed to further lobby the Government to ensure local people get access to the…
Global Handwashing Day – stop the spread of bugs
News from our partners Public Health England (PHE) Global Handwashing Day 2015 is tomorrow (Thursday 15 October), and people across the West Midlands region…
Rap star Leo Golden Child joins Shropshire youngsters in fight against Diabetes
News from our partners Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group Shropshire youngsters who want to spread the word about kicking Diabetes have recruited…
Healthwatch Shropshire celebrates contract extension
News from our partners Healthwatch Shropshire Healthwatch Shropshire is celebrating after being awarded a two-year extension of its contract by Shropshire Council,…