In response to the pandemic, on 24 March 2020, the announcement was made that face-to-face services were suspended including death registrations, births and ceremonies and the Coronavirus Act providing emergency powers to a range of public services was passed. Public…
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Mobile Vaccine Clinic
Walk-in and pop-up clinics may be limited to an allocated number of vaccines. Vaccines will be given on a first-come, first-served basis for those who are eligible. Clinics may close early if all allocated vaccine has been used. Bookable appointments are…
Covid Vaccination drop in clinics Wem Scout & Guide HQ
Covid-19 vaccination drop-in clinics at Wem Scout and Guide HQ, Bowen’s Fields. The drop-in’s are offering Covid-19 vaccines to those who are eligible without booking. You do not need to be registered with a GP, have proof of address, immigration…
Visiting to be re-introduced at Trust Hospitals
In-patient visiting is to be re-introduced at the Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospitals from Tuesday 3 May, after it was previously suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will be asked to continue to help restrict the spread of…
GP Telephone and online appointments – Here to stay?
Earlier this year Healthwatch Shropshire asked people to share their experiences of accessing General Practice appointments and using their local Pharmacy. The report highlighted that people’s experiences varied widely and there was a lack of consistent information about services and…
COVID-19 Grant Funding for Small Businesses
Shropshire Council has just launched COVID-19 Extension Grant Funding for Small Business. The grants are now live and are targeting those businesses who weren’t eligible for the small business and retail, leisure and hospitality grants. For more information Click Here…
Support & services – Covid-19 pandemic
Health, care and wellbeing support & services during the Covid-19 pandemic Healthwatch Shropshire wants to know how the current pandemic is affecting people in Shropshire, their well-being, how they are finding useful information, how they are being supported, what helps…
GP Appointments – evening and weekends
Local GP practices are working together to offer patients more access to appointments, in the early evenings and weekends, from Monday, 1 October, 2018. In Shropshire, local practices will work together in a network of ‘hubs’ to provide this Extended…