Category: Health

2236 Health posts found.

Coronavirus: News from our partners – Get vaccinated for protection this Christmas at the Grab a Jab Weekend

24/11/2021
RJAH's vaccination against COVID-19 Hub

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service People living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged to protect themselves and…

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News from our partners: Covenant signed by health bosses to best serve veterans

24/11/2021
Left to right: Mark Brandreth Interim AO for STW CCG; Col John Bell; and Dr John Pepper, Chair of STW CCG

News from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) An Armed Forces Covenant, ensuring all GP practices in…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – All ages urged to take up ‘Evergreen’ vaccine offer

22/11/2021
RJAH's vaccination against COVID-19 Hub

News from our partners NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service People of all ages in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being urged to get…

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Coronavirus: Shortage of Lateral Flow Tests at council collection sites

19/11/2021

Residents are urged to pick up their Lateral Flow Tests from pharmacies or order online until a national issue is resolved. There…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire has highest COVID-19 rate in the West Midlands

18/11/2021

During the seven-day period between 5-11 November 2021:     1,538 new COVID-19 cases reported     An increase of 24% on the previous week     The 7-day infection rate for…

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Immunosuppressed people urged to come forward for third primary dose

16/11/2021

People in Shropshire who are immunosuppressed are being strongly encouraged to come forward for their third primary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Being…

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Last chance to apply! Free central heating systems for eligible Shropshire households

15/11/2021
Warmer Homes Shropshire Programme

  With winter fast approaching, Shropshire residents who could be eligible for free first-time gas central heating have up until the 1st…

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Coronavirus: News from our partners – Surgeon who recovered from COVID-19 urges booster and flu jab take-up  

11/11/2021
Brendan O'Grady, nurse and COVID-19 vaccinator; pictured with Sudheer Karlakki, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at RJAH.

News from our partners Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS) A respected clinician, who has recently recovered from COVID-19, is encouraging…

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News from our partners: Report outlines the problems described by those facing food insecurity

11/11/2021
Illustration of a basket of food

News from our partners Healthwatch Shropshire A Healthwatch Shropshire report highlights the experiences of people in south west Shropshire who are living…

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Appeal to people to join a rewarding and exciting career in social care

11/11/2021
An adult receiving social care

People interested in making a real difference to the lives of adults and children in Shropshire are being encouraged to choose a…

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