The NHS across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is launching a new smartphone app called WaitLess, designed to help people choose the most appropriate urgent and emergency care service and better understand waiting times across the system. The app provides live waiting times, queue numbers and estimated treatment times at local Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) and...
Every year, millions of people across the UK come together for Mental Health Awareness Week—a national moment dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and encouraging honest conversations about mental wellbeing. Organised by the Mental Health Foundation since 2001, the campaign has grown into one of the most recognised public health initiatives in the country, reaching...
The government has published new, evidence-informed guidance to help parents and carers of children under 5 navigate screen time. With digital screens now a normal part of family life, this guidance offers practical advice to support informed choices to help little brains develop healthy screen habits. The guidance recommends: • For under 2s – avoid...
We are supporting the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day. Taking around 5 minutes to complete it...
This winter, the NHS is encouraging people get the right care, in the right place, at the right time and to keep emergency services free for those who need them most. Whether you’re managing a long-term condition, caring for a loved one, or simply need advice for an unexpected health concern, there are more ways...
The 1st December marks the launch of a new 24/7 mental health text support service supporting anyone living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). People of all ages can text ‘STW’ to 85258 free of charge to receive support for their mental health at any time of the day or night. The new text service offers an...
Join Living Well Taking Control for free webinar about why men are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and practical steps to protect your health Find Out About: Importance of early intervention Modifiable risk factors Practical lifestyle tips Balanced nutrition & hydration Moving more & sleeping well Stress management# Date: 10 June 2025 Time:...
From Sunday, 1 June 2025, single use (disposable) vapes will be banned across the UK under new environmental legislation. These are the single use vapes that cannot be refilled or recharged. This change aims to protect the environment and protect young people from accessing vaping products. This is not a ban on all vapes. People...
Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week – bringing the UK together to focus on getting good mental health. This year, the week takes place from 12 to 18 May 2025 and the theme is ‘community’. They want to use this Mental Health Awareness Week to celebrate the power...
We would love to hear your views! 📢 NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin is looking at ways to improve the support and care provided to people living with and at risk of developing diabetes. If you have Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes, share your experiences in our quick survey. Your feedback can help...
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