1. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our February board meeting
  2. Report -

    sand, Safe Aging No Discrimination, researched the hopes, fears, experiences, expectations of health & social care by older – and old ‐ lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Shropshire
  3. Report -

    The forward work programme for 2015 - 16 has been developed from the experiences in the first 21 months of HWS’s operation, the intelligence received,
    the local health and social care context and a discussion at a development session in January 2015
  4. Report -

    Healthwatch Shropshire gives a voice to the key issues that affect people who use health and care services in the county. The report gives details of some of the actions we have taken in response to feedback received from members of the public.
  5. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our May board meeting
  6. Report -

    “If you talk to somebody that is sighted they don’t understand”: the experiences of adults with visual impairment and sight loss of NHS Outpatient Eye Care services within Shropshire by Shropshire Rural Community Council
  7. Report -

    The purpose of the visit was to explore the quality of life experienced by service users in this care setting with respect to dignity, choice and respect:.
  8. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our September board meeting
  9. Report -

    In partnership with other local Healthwatch we surveyed patients about their experiences of booking and accessing their GP practice.
  10. Report -

    Keele University student research. The aim was to use the findings to shape the new Dementia Strategy Action Plan for Shropshire, alongside those of other organisations, healthcare professionals and people living with dementia and their carers.
  11. Report -

    We reviewed the recommendations in the 2013 maternity services review and developed some key issues to discuss with staff and patients at each of the four units, Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Oswestry and Shrewsbury
  12. Report -

    A report of our Annual Event, 2015 It focused on the importance of achieving parity between mental and physical health provision within Shropshire. It was intended to spread awareness and help understanding of how mental health services are offered.
  13. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our November board meeting
  14. Advice and Information -

    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
  15. Report -

    Four Healthwatch representatives visited Greenfields Care Home, Liverpool Road, Whitchurch, SY13 on Monday 11th December 2023. The visit was announced meaning that the home knew that we would visit.
  16. Report -

    Two authorised representatives visited Jubilee Villa, Upper Astley, Astley on Thursday 30th November 2023 at 10.00am. The visit was announced meaning that the home knew when we would visit.
  17. News -

    We would like to hear about all aspects of the treatment and support for cancer patients and their families, from hospital treatment, to GP help and community based support from self-help groups and organisations such as Macmillian Cancer support.
  18. News -

    The NHS and the Government have published a plan to recover NHS dentistry setting out a major new focus on prevention and good oral health in young children, and an expansion of dental workforce.
  19. News -

    Health chiefs at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging residents to ‘Think Pharmacy First’ to access appropriate treatment and advice for common illnesses, as a brand-new pharmacy service launches across the county.
  20. News -

    Your Local Maternity & Neonatal System (LMNS) team in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, a partnership of organisations, women and their families working together, has launched a new website full of information to support people through pregnancy, labour and beyond.
  21. Event -

  22. News -

    Communities across the south of the county are being asked to take part in a survey to share their thoughts and experiences on what would make their community a healthier and better place to live.
  23. News -

    Accessing talking therapies is to become easier than ever before for people struggling with anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with the launch of a new streamlined service from 1 March.
  24. News -

    Shropshire Council’s public health team lead officers are urging parents and carers to ensure their child’s vaccinations are up to date.
  25. News -

    The Care Quality Commission asked over 25,500 women and people who used NHS maternity services in 2023 about their experience of care.
  26. Event -

  27. Report -

    Two Healthwatch authorised representatives visited Arden Grange Nursing Care Home on Thursday 15th February 2024. The visit was announced meaning that the home knew that we would visit on that day.
  28. Report -

    An examination of the NHS General Practice appointments data.
  29. News -

    The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust has announced more roadshow dates as part of the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP).
  30. News -

    Hospital leaders are preparing to launch the first phase of a major digital transformation programme that will improve care for patients long term, through more modern systems.
  31. News -

    Families and professionals in Shropshire are being asked to share their views by taking part in a survey on Short Breaks services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).