Category: Health

2285 Health posts found.

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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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases remain high locally 15-21 October 2021

28/10/2021
COVID-19 weekly statistics 15-21 October 2021 infographic

During the seven-day period between 15-21 October 2021:  1,438 new cases reported  A decrease of 3% on the previous week  The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 441.9 per 100,000  It was 468.8 per…

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Thousands of Shropshire children to benefit from free school meals and new warm clothes fund

28/10/2021

Shropshire Council is committed to help keep children and young people from low income homes fed and warm over the coming winter.…

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Shropshire Council receives £300,000 grant funding to tackle food insecurity  

27/10/2021
Illustration of a basket of food

Shropshire Council is delighted to have been awarded £300,000 over the next three years to tackle food insecurity in south west Shropshire.  …

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Coronavirus: How to get your vaccinations and boost your immunity in Shropshire

25/10/2021

People in Shropshire are reminded to get their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to give themselves the best possible protection against these deadly…

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