Category: Health

2239 Health posts found.

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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Praise for team supporting theatre’s return from pandemic

11/11/2021
SpArC, Bishop's Castle

The Shropshire Council leisure team supporting Bishop Castle’s SpArC Theatre as it resets its programme after pandemic restrictions were lifted has won…

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People needing hospital treatment locally for COVID-19 triples 

11/11/2021
COVID-19 statistics locally 29 October - 4 November 2021 infographic

During the seven-day period between 29 October – 4 November 2021:    1,232 new COVID-19 cases reported    An increase of 1% on the previous week    The 7-day…

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Residents urged to remain cautious following Avian Influenza in the Chirk area

08/11/2021
Avian flu: map of The control zones extending from Wrexham into Shropshire.

Residents with birds and animals living in the Chirk area and the Shropshire borders are being advised to remain cautious and to…

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Coronavirus: Local hospitals feeling ongoing effect of pandemic

05/11/2021
COVID-19 weekly stats 22-28 October 2021

During the seven-day period between 22-28 October 2021:   1,216 new cases reported   A decrease of 15% on the previous week   The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 373.7 per 100,000   It was 387.8 per…

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Shropshire ranked second for adults with learning disabilities in work

03/11/2021
Ash Mullineux

Shropshire is ranked second in the West Midlands for the number of adults with learning disabilities in paid employment. Shropshire Council, through…

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New service launched to keep people well this winter 

02/11/2021

A new service to support people to stay safe and well this winter has been launched.  Shropshire Council is working alongside the British Red…

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Alcohol abuse to be highlighted at online conference 

29/10/2021
Share Shrewsbury: alcohol graphic

A virtual conference for anyone wanting to understand more about alcohol and its impact on people and society takes place in November 2021.  …

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