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Over 65s in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin urged to book their COVID-19 Autumn booster

Everyone aged between 70 and 79 years is eligible for the shingles vaccine. To protect yourself against this painful condition, don't hesitate to contact your GP if you are in this age group and have not yet received the shingles vaccination.

As we could not visit Care Homes due to COVID19 restrictions, we devised a survey, which we then sent to all Care Home Managers within Telford and Wrekin.

PRESS RELEASE WEDNESDAY 17th AUGUST

People living with and beyond cancer can benefit from support and advice at their fingertips thanks to a new app launched by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH).

The brand new, state of the art premises for Shawbirch Medical Centre in Telford has opened its doors today.

Our colleague Fiona Doran took part in the Queen's Baton Relay in Telford Town Park this morning. The Baton carries a message from the Queen and has visited every country of the Commonwealth, on its way to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

We asked service users' for their experiences of using psychological services in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has implemented 10% of actions from the final Ockenden Report three months following its publication. It follows the Trust delivering all actions it has a lead on from the first Ockenden report.

Coming to a community near you this December - Betty the Bus

Free flu and covid -19 vaccines and Autumn Boosters to protect yourself this winter.

People in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being urged to reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by making some simple changes to their lifestyle, says NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

A new "state-of-the-art" medical centre in Shifnal that will offer more appointments and extended opening hours is set to open by summer 2023.