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Testicular cancer – be aware of the symptoms and how to check yourself
As part of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, we're reminding people of the signs and symptoms and how to carry out a self-check. Typical symptoms are a painless swelling or lump in one of the...
View ArticleParents in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin urged to get lifesaving routine...
This World Immunisation Week (24 to 30 April), health leaders in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging parents and carers to check their children are up to date with their essential childhood...
View ArticleLocal NHS hits national targets for elective care and cancer services
NHS providers across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have overcome significant local challenges, relating to the post pandemic recovery, to successfully meet elective care and cancer targets set by NHS...
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Pregnant women in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin urged to get the whooping...
With cases of whooping cough increasing across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, pregnant women are being encouraged to come forward for a vaccination as babies who are too young to start their...
View ArticleRelocation of some blood test services to help improve patient waiting times
Update from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: Some phlebotomy (blood test) services at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford are being relocated to support and help improve waiting...
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Boost your mental health by moving more
Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. The week, which is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, runs from 13-19...
View Article‘Know your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes’ say health leaders across Shropshire,...
‘Know your risk of Type 2 Diabetes’ is the take home message from health leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin this Diabetes Prevention Week, with a mobile testing van planned to hit the...
View ArticleTrust shares proposed construction management plan for new hospital building
Update from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) today shared a proposed construction management plan for the new hospital building at...
View ArticleHealth trusts to seek Chair in Common
Update from Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust are...
View ArticleConfirmation of Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP) plans for a 24/7...
Update from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: In December 2023, an Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) re-affirmed that the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP) is the best way...
View ArticleHospitals Transformation Programme Full Business Case approved
Update from The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: The Trust has received national approval of its Full Business Case (FBC) for the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP), which is the...
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‘Open up’ campaign launched to help prevent loneliness in children
To mark Loneliness Awareness Week (10-16 June), NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has unveiled a new initiative aimed at addressing the issue of loneliness among children in the region. The 'Open Up'...
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NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin appoints new Chief Medical Officer
Following an open and competitive recruitment process, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board is delighted to announce that Dr Lorna Clarson has been appointed as the new Chief...
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Local health leaders say vaccination and screening is vital to eliminate...
This week, 17 to 23 June, during cervical cancer awareness week, local health leaders are urging people to take up their offer of the HPV vaccination and cervical screening invitations to help...
View ArticleTwo weeks left to get spring covid jab as NHS rolls out joint appointment...
Update from Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust: With only two weeks left of this year’s spring covid vaccine programme, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) are urging people at...
View Article‘Think Pharmacy First’ when seeking help for summer conditions say county...
With pollen count changes and the weather warming up, health leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are advising residents to ‘Think Pharmacy First’ to ease the symptoms of summer-related...
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NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Urge Community Support Ahead of Upcoming...
As the next round of junior doctors' strikes approaches, residents of Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin are reminded of the significant impact their support can have during what is anticipated to be a...
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New Clinical Director appointed to improve early diagnosis of lung cancer
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Emma Crawford, Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine at the Shrewsbury and Telford...
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Nearly 57,000 patients seen as Community Diagnostic Centre now fully operational
Update from the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: The county’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is now fully operational and is transforming the way that services are offered to patients –...
View ArticleResponse from NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to global IT outage
Important information: To all patients and residents in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, we are aware of an IT outage that is impacting organisations globally, including some health services across the...
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