Category: Health

2215 Health posts found.

Suicide prevention awareness day – Changing the narrative on Suicide

06/09/2024
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Day 10 September 2024 Communities across Shropshire are being encouraged to take part in this year’s World Suicide prevention…

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Council to deliver life-saving heart health checks in workplaces

02/09/2024
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A new pilot programme will see employers offer comprehensive cardiovascular disease (CVD) health checks to their staff, helping to prevent heart disease,…

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Residents asked to share their views on the GP Out of Hours Service for the county

27/08/2024

News from our partners, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) Residents across the county are being asked to share their views…

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Blog: How COVID-19 is still affecting unpaid and family carers

09/08/2024

One carer shares their experience of shielding and caring during the pandemic and beyond COVID-19 may be a distant memory for most…

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Views sought on autism support services in Shropshire

07/08/2024
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Shropshire Council is seeking the views from those who use autism services in the county and professionals. The Autism West Midlands survey…

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Residents and businesses invited to share their views on proposed measures to improve air quality in Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth

31/07/2024

Shropshire Council is seeking feedback on its Draft Air Quality Action Plans (AQAPs) for Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth, which outline the actions the…

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Acute hospitals’ performance to be examined by scrutiny councillors

30/07/2024
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A joint councils’ watchdog is to examine concerns of communities and councillors across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin around the quality of healthcare…

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Stay safe this summer, advice for young people and parents/carers

16/07/2024
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As the school and college terms come to an end and summer holidays begin, Shropshire Council is urging young people to celebrate…

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News from our partners: ‘Open up’ campaign launched to help prevent loneliness in children

10/06/2024

News from our partners NHS Shropshire. Telford and Wrekin To mark Loneliness Awareness Week (today util Sun 16 June 2024), NHS Shropshire,…

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News from our partners: E.coli advice issued amid rise in cases

06/06/2024

News from our partners Health Security Agency – West Midlands  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), together with public health agencies in…

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