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Patients are being advised to stop panic ordering prescriptions by health bosses in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

Flu vaccination invitations are on their way by post, text message or phone call, say health bosses at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

Do not miss your cancer appointments is the message from a senior health leader at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

A spokesperson from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) said:

“Across the country we are seeing a high demand for Covid-19 testing."

COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

We wanted to gather the views and experiences of local residents who have accessed Health and Social Care Services within Telford & Wrekin during the pandemic. To understand how people’s mental health and wellbeing has been affected.

Healthwatch England insight report sets out the key findings from their work with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL as they explore people’s experiences of remote appointments since the start of the pandemic.

We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to deliver the Independent Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) Service in Telford & Wrekin.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, local healthcare partners have joined up to improve the hospital discharge process for patients, reducing the time patients wait for discharge support services by an average of two-and-a-half days.

Five new board members from a variety of professional backgrounds will be joining the Joint Governing Body at NHS Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).

A Shropshire charity that supports those with hearing loss is calling for Telford and Wrekin residents who need help with their NHS hearing aids to get in touch.