Category: Health

2339 Health posts found.

Coronavirus: VIDEO: Local nurse encourages Shropshire residents to get vaccinated

12/03/2021
RJAH's vaccination against COVID-19 Hub

More than 208,000 people in the county have now received at least one COVID-19 vaccination. This week saw people in the 55-59…

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Funding will help disadvantaged families buy school uniforms and shoes

12/03/2021
children in field

Shropshire Council is to provide schools with funding that can be used to support disadvantaged families with buying school uniforms and shoes,…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire records lowest weekly COVID-19 infection rate since September 2020

11/03/2021

During the 7-day period between 26 February – 4 March 2021 161 new cases reported This was a decrease of 161 (50%)…

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Whitchurch Library set for refurbishment to improve energy efficiency

10/03/2021
An image of Whitchurch Library which is to become more energy efficient.

Whitchurch Library is to undergo a much-needed refurbishment to upgrade the lighting, replace the heating system and improve ventilation. The works will…

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Hospitality businesses advised to ‘hold fire’ on outdoor seating

10/03/2021

Shropshire Council is advising hospitality businesses that they cannot yet put tables and chairs outside their premises for use by customers /…

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Coronavirus: Why testing matters – even after your vaccinations

09/03/2021

Shropshire residents are reminded of the need to continue to follow Government guidance, and have routine COVID-19 tests, even after they have…

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Free parking in Shropshire Council car parks from 12 to 25 April

09/03/2021
An illlustration of some cars and buses parked in a car park

Parking will be free from 8am to 6pm in all Shropshire Council car parks from Monday 12 April to Sunday 25 April…

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Coronavirus: Walk-in free testing for people with no symptoms coming to Market Drayton

05/03/2021

A new walk-in centre that will offer free rapid Lateral Flow Tests to people with no COVID-19 symptoms is to open in Market Drayton next Monday (8 March 2021).  The…

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Coronavirus: Council’s plea to parents ahead of pupils’ return

04/03/2021

Parents and carers in Shropshire are being urged to observe social distancing and wear face coverings when dropping off and collecting their children…

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Coronavirus: Transport programme helps nearly 300 vulnerable residents get their vaccinations against COVID-19

04/03/2021
An image of two of Shropshire Council's vehicle fleet and socially distanced members of staff who have been helping Shropshire's vulnerable residents get their COVID-19 vaccines

The free transport programme launched by Shropshire Council, that aims to help vulnerable residents attend their vaccination appointments, has been a huge…

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