1. There are some issues that can’t be fixed by medicine alone

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    It could be that another form of support is needed. We want to hear the views of people between 16-25 about how alternative forms of support could help young people.

  2. Find out more about Proposals for a New Health Organisation for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

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    Shropshire residents are being encouraged to come along to a series of pop-up events to find out more about proposals for a new health organisation for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

  3. Low take up of NHS record sharing

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    Healthwatch Shropshire is trying to raise awareness of an NHS scheme which allows patients to share their GP records with NHS hospitals.

  4. Telephone and online appointments - Here to stay?

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    As a result of the pandemic many services across health and social care have changed how they are delivered. In order to offer services as safely as possible people have been offered appointments over the phone online by video or using an online form

  5. Health, care and well being services during the Covid-19 pandemic

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    During Lockdown we wanted to give people the chance to share their experiences to help the health and social care system understand the impact locally and identify any gaps in information and services they might be able to fill.

  6. Social Prescribing for 16-25 year olds

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    We engaged with people aged 16-25 via an on-line survey and focus groups to find out what they thought about Social Prescribing and to understand activities they are currently involved with and what the benefits and potential barriers there are.

  7. Patients to be allowed a ‘named visitor’ at orthopaedic hospital

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    Inpatients at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital are to be allowed a “named visitor” under new rules giving them greater contact with their loved ones.

  8. Difficulties booking a blood test

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    You told us that is was really difficult to book a blood test and were left waiting in a call line queue for a long time while paying to call an 01 number. We contacted the service and explained the problems.

  9. Bereavement Support for Shropshire Residents

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    A new service has been launched to support people who are experiencing and suffering from bereavement and loss. The offer is open to any Shropshire resident who has been bereaved by either a recent death or previous loss.

  10. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    Working with National Voices and Traverse we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  11. Dodington Surgery Closure

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    No-one will be left without access to a GP when Dodington Surgery in Whitchurch closes next year, say health bosses at NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

  12. Phone, video and on-line appointments during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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    We asked the public to share their views and experiences of phone, video and online appointments during the pandemic. This is what they told us.

  13. Audiology Survey

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    A new audiology patient survey has been launched this week by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). This will be used to gather patients’ views on the current service and how it may be improved.