Category: Health

2293 Health posts found.

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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Coronavirus: COVID-19 infection rate rises again with under 20s and over 65s most affected

22/10/2021

During the seven-day period between 8-14 October 2021: 1,493 new cases reported An increase of 8% on the previous week The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire…

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases fall slightly between 1-7 October 2021, but infections still very high locally

14/10/2021
COVID-19 statistics locally, 1-7 October 2021 infographic

During the seven-day period between 1-7 October 2021:    1,376 new cases reported  A decrease of 13% on the previous week    The 7-day infection rate for Shropshire was 422.8 per…

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