A Shropshire Council scrutiny committee chairman has welcomed the announcement that £1,000,000 is being invested in providing extra support for Accident and Emergency patients with dementia and mental health problems in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Shropshire Council Newsroom
Category: Health
2370 Health posts found.
Scrutiny chairman welcomes investment in dementia care
Shrewsbury Safer Nights project to launch this weekend
A minor injury treatment unit is being set up in Shrewsbury over Christmas and New Year to help people who find themselves in a…
Council residential home praised by inspectors

Inspectors have praised the “knowledgeable and well trained” staff team at a Shropshire Council residential home as part of a report which gives the home a top rating.
Drop-in event showcases support for children with disabilities
A drop-in event organised by Shropshire Council will provide the opportunity to find out more about support available from voluntary and other organisations for children with disabilities and their families.
Events mark Carers Rights Day in Shropshire
Carers Rights Day will be marked in Shropshire this month with events which aim to help raise awareness of the support available to carers.
Can you stay off alcohol for 31 days?
Shropshire’s drug and alcohol action team is encouraging people to sign up for the nation's Dry January month.
Shropshire’s drug and alcohol team supports National Alcohol Awareness Week
Shropshire’s drug and alcohol team is encouraging people to start thinking and talking about their drinking habits as part of National Alcoholic…
Police advice on GHB drug: don’t be tempted
Inspector Rik Klair, the officer in charge of policing in Oswestry and north Shropshire, says usage and availability of GHB in the…
Residents invited to have their say on draft Alcohol Strategy
Residents and organisations across Shropshire are invited to have their say on Shropshire’s Alcohol Strategy. The strategy outlines plans to reduce the…
Launch of new Community Alcohol Partnership in Bridgnorth
A new Community Alcohol Partnership in Bridgnorth to help tackle underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour will be launched on Monday 19…