Health and care leaders are urging parents and carers to ensure their children aged 2 to 3 years receive the seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible. Flu can be a horrible illness in young children, and vaccination not only protects them but also helps stop the virus spreading to vulnerable family members and friends.…

News from our partners at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust: A significant investment in Shropshire’s two acute hospitals will improve access to urgent and emergency care and ensure patients are getting the right care in the right place. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is creating additional inpatient beds and assessment spaces…

Healthcare leaders across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have unveiled bold new commitments to reduce the environmental impact of local NHS services and build a more sustainable future for the communities they serve. Healthcare in England is estimated to contribute between 4% and 5% of national carbon emissions, and around 40% of all emissions generated by…

        An open letter sent on behalf of Vanessa Whatley, Executive Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Chief Nursing Officer at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Dear colleagues,  As part of our shared commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone, we are taking further action to strengthen our…

  NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is pleased to announce that Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has been awarded the contract to deliver a new model of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) across the county, following the conclusion of the formal procurement process. This follows a rigorous, transparent and legally compliant…

News from our partners, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Health and Armed Forces teams in Shropshire are celebrating a successful collaboration which has supported the resettlement of thousands of Afghan civilians who served the British Army. Working in roles such as interpreters, their work was vital to the successful…