A global celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Riots that took place in June 1969 which inspired the historic gay liberation movement and the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. The NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are joining with organisations across the world to celebrate LGBTQIA+ identity and call for increased inclusivity…

The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS) is hosting a Health and Social Care Careers Day on Wednesday 22 June in Wellington, to showcase the range of careers available within the sector. People from across Shropshire are being encouraged to come along any time between 9.30am and 6pm to find out more about…

The ICS Health and Social Care Careers Fair takes place on Thursday 3 March 2022, for pre-booked parties of school and college students between 9am-3pm and open to members of the public from 3:30pm-6pm at the Shrewsbury Town Football Ground. You can register to attend the public event by clicking on the following link: https://bit.ly/3v5uln6. The…

Joint statement from Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Shropshire Council, Telford & Wrekin Council, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. To the people of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Winter is coming – and we know it is going to be a challenging one for health and…

People in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are reminded to get their COVID and flu vaccinations to give themselves the best possible protection against these deadly illnesses this winter. The annual flu vaccination programme is now underway across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, with many GP practices and pharmacies offering the flu jab. Those eligible, including people…

BBC Breakfast’s well-known journalist and news presenter, Louise Minchin, will be joining staff from the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS) to mark World Menopause Day 2021. Taking place on Monday 18 October, between 12pm and 1pm, a dedicated session on the menopause will be delivered virtually by Louise as part of a…

“It’s time to put self-care first” say health experts at the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS) who are encouraging residents across the county to take steps to look after their physical and mental health. Self-care is about staying healthy, understanding when and how you can look after yourself, and what service is…

Shropshire’s Health and Wellbeing Board (HWBB) has drafted a Joint 2022-2027 Health and Wellbeing Strategy. It outlines the identified priorities based on local evidence and data, and explains how the Board will work together to action these priorities. The final strategy will be based on feedback received from people living in Shropshire and stakeholders. That’s why…

Famous comedian, best-selling author and mental health advocate, Ruby Wax, will be headlining the first ever virtual Health and Care Wellbeing Festival for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The festival will run between Monday 6 to Friday 10 September 2021 with day and evening sessions available. It is open to all health and care staff from…

More places have been made available to study Adult Nursing at University Centre Shrewsbury (UCS) from September 2021 thanks to a drive to support people who live and aspire to work in and around Shropshire to consider Nursing as a career. The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS) is working with Health Education…