Category: Health

2087 Health posts found.

No Smoking Day: Smokers unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

08/03/2023
An outstretched hand in a 'stop' gesture in front of a cigarette

Smokers in Shropshire are being urged to give quitting a go this No Smoking Day today (Wednesday 8 March 2023), as research…

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Drug and alcohol treatment service for rough sleepers launches in Shropshire

07/03/2023
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Today sees the launch of RESET, a new and potentially lifesaving multi-agency service to provide drug and alcohol treatment support for rough…

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News from our partners: Have you complained about your health care or social care?

28/02/2023
Healthwatch Shropshire

News from our partners Healthwatch Shropshire While in the vast majority of cases people are satisfied with the care they or their…

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Social Prescribing just what the doctor ordered, as programme shortlisted for LGC Award

23/02/2023
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Shropshire Council are proud to learn that their progressive and empowering ‘Social Prescribing programme’ has been shortlisted for a prestigious LGC (Local…

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News from our partners: Have your say on local health and care services – join the Big Health and Wellbeing Conversation

21/02/2023
NHS STW Big Conversation

Healthcare leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are encouraging people across the county to join the Big Health and Wellbeing Conversation.…

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Free health checks at Oswestry and Borders Foodbank

21/02/2023
A blood pressure check

Health checks are now being offered once a month to visitors at Oswestry and Borders Foodbank on Beatrice Street, Oswestry.  The drop-in…

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News from our partners: Significant investment for the future of Princess Royal Hospital in Telford

17/02/2023
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Communities across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales are to benefit from plans to transform care, experience and facilities at Princess…

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News from our partners: NHS national industrial action update

16/02/2023

16 February 2023 The NHS and Local Authorities in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are working hard to keep people safe during the…

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News from our partners: Dementia Link Workers join up across county

07/02/2023
NHS logo

News from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin  As part of the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Dementia Vision, Dementia Link Workers,…

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News from our partners: Think which service? New NHS campaign helps people to get quicker urgent care

06/02/2023
Think pharmacy before GP - woman in yellow top with arms crossed and smiling

People in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to ‘Think which service?’ before acting when deciding on which local service is…

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