Category: Health

2370 Health posts found.

“Everyone deserves a happy family”: why one Shropshire couple keep on fostering into their 70s

19/05/2011

On the outside, the Oswestry home of Pat and Mavis Humby looks like any other on their street.  But over 100 children…

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Listen to Shropshire’s foster carers on YouTube

19/05/2011

What's it like to be a foster carer? - listen to Shropshire’s foster carers on YouTube.

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Can you give a child the best start in life?

19/05/2011

Can you help make a world of difference to a child in need?  Then come along to the Darwin Centre in Shrewsbury…

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New arrivals complete council’s slimmed down senior team

17/05/2011

New-look management team will save millions of pounds a year and improve efficiency, say council leaders.

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North Shropshire walking scheme wins national accolade

17/05/2011

A popular health walk scheme in North Shropshire has been officially declared good for people’s health.

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New innovative approach to cutting crime in Shropshire

12/05/2011

Agencies are working together in an innovative new project which aims to reduce crime and cut reoffending rates, reducing the cost of crime in Shropshire.

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New alcohol support service launched

12/05/2011

People concerned about their drinking can access a new support service at pharmacies in three Shropshire towns.

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Community alcohol partnership success

12/05/2011

The impact of a pilot scheme which brought together alcohol retailers, pubs and the local community to tackle underage drinking in Ludlow has been highlighted by the results achieved.

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Partnership lays new foundations to tackle underage drinking

12/05/2011

A new partnership, including Shropshire Council, alcohol retailers, pubs and the police, will be officially launched to tackle underage drinking in Oswestry.

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New number for customers wanting social care advice

10/05/2011

Adults who require help, support or advice about social care for the first time can now contact the council on just one single number from this week.

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