1. Residents asked to share their views on the GP Out of Hours Service for the county

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    Residents across the county are being asked to share their views on the General Practice (GP) Out of Hours Service as part of plans to secure a new contract by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW).

  2. How to make cervical screening (a smear test) work for you

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    Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.

  3. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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    The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  4. Returning assistive living equipment

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    Medequip work with Shropshire Council and the NHS to provide assistive living equipment. They are asking anyone with equipment that is no longer needed to get in touch and request a collection.

  5. Healthwatch Shropshire Whistle Blowing Policy

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    This policy outlines Healthwatch Shropshire’s approach to internal whistleblowing and the procedure shows the steps which must be taken in implementing this policy.

  6. Living Well with Cancer

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    NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin (NHS STW) are working to improve cancer care services for the local population through the implementation of their Integrated Cancer Strategy 2022 - 2027. In 2024, to help with this aim and to ensure that the patient voice is at the centre of developments we decided to ask people to share their experiences with us of living with cancer.

  7. Share your experience of cancer care and diagnosis

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    NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, in collaboration with local cancer services and organisations, is hosting an event aimed at enhancing cancer care in the county.

  8. Ask Your Pharmacist Week

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    It’s national Ask Your Pharmacist Week (4 -11 November).

  9. New Family Liaison Officers at hospital trust to improve support for patients and relatives

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    A new Family Liaison Officer Team has been set up at The Trust that runs Shropshire’s acute hospitals to improve how they work compassionately with patients and their loved ones.

  10. Change NHS

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    The Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS want to hear your experiences of the NHS and your ideas to help them change it.

  11. AGM and Board Meeting Agenda, 14 November 2024

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    Agenda and associated papers for the Board Meeting in public

  12. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  13. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    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.

  14. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  15. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  16. Diabetes Week

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  17. Carers Week

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  18. Men's Health Week

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  19. World Blood Donor Day

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  20. World Suicide Prevention day

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  21. World Mental Health Day

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  22. World Homelessness Day

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  23. Carers Rights Day

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  24. International Volunteer Day

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  25. Young Carers Awareness Day 2018

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  26. Dignity Action Day 2018

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  27. Children Mental Health Week

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  28. Student Volunteering Week 2018

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  29. Eating Disorder Awareness Week

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  30. World Autism Awareness Week 2018

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  31. World Health Day 2018

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  32. Stroke Awareness Month 2018

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  33. Mental Health Awareness Week 2018

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  34. Deaf Awareness Week 2018

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  35. Dying Matters Week 2018

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  36. Young Carers Awareness Day

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  37. Children’s mental health week

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  38. Time to talk day

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  39. Student Volunteering Week

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  40. Care Day 2019

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  41. Volunteers Week

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  42. Carers Week

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  43. Diabetes Week

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  44. Care Homes Open Day 2019

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  45. World Health Day 2019

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