Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke. “Having a stroke came as a complete surprise and being unable to speak was frightening. My wife being there to spot the signs of stroke so quickly undoubtedly changed my life.” When radio presenter Mark Goodier had a stroke,...
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are rising and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk. 553 new cases were confirmed in England during January 2024, compared with 858 cases for the whole of 2023. Young babies with whooping cough are often very unwell and many are likely to need hospital...
The 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day, a time for us to unite and offer encouragement and support to those on their quitting journey, is swiftly approaching on 13 March. There are over 5.3 million adults in England who still smoke, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death in England. In fact,...
Loneliness. It’s part of life. Let’s talk about it. We’re all affected by loneliness at times in our lives. We can feel lonely in a busy city or rural location, on social media or spending time on our own or with others. Try not to feel embarrassed or ashamed if you do. Sometimes admitting we...
We are excited to announce that our new Shifnal Medical Practice is now open. The newly built site opened it’s door to patients on Monday 22nd January 2024 at the new location of Haughton Road, Shifnal, TF11 8DD and replaces our old site on that was on Shrewsbury Road. Dr Rashpal Bhachu, GP Partner at...
The more we chat, play and read with our kids, the more we help build their brains. Any time, anywhere, whether at home or out and about, it all adds up. There’s no need to buy lots of toys or have big days out. Wherever you are, simply chatting back and forth, answering your child’s...
Around 2.5 million people, aged 16 and over, who are registered with a GP practice in England will receive an invitation to take part in Europe’s biggest patient experience survey in early January. The answers we get help the NHS to improve local health services for people like you and your family. It is important...
People living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being urged to play their part in supporting health and care services this winter. The plea comes as health and social care services come under increasing pressure – with the situation expected to become ever more challenging over the festive period. In an open letter, bosses at...
Health and care leaders are calling on residents across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to help stretched A&E and GP surgeries this winter by re-thinking which service they opt for when unwell. The Think Which Service campaign urges local people to ‘Think Self-Care’ and to consider using services such as their local pharmacy, Minor Injury Units...
Did you know that, in addition to your GP, there are other health professionals in general practice who can help you get the right care? General Practice teams are made up of a whole range of professionals, such as nurses, paramedics and clinical pharmacists. But a new survey has found that many people don’t realise...
