SW Shropshire Primary Care Network

20/01/2026

20/01/2026

14/01/2026

Heard about the NHS App but don't have a smartphone? Don't worry, you can use the same NHS Account on your laptop or PC. Follow the link to set up your NHS Account:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/account/

12/01/2026

Winter, and January in particular, can be tough for a lot of people. The days are shorter, it’s colder, and normal routines can change. Money worries and less daylight can also make people feel tired or less motivated. It’s completely normal to feel this way, but there are small, easy things you can do to help yourself feel better:

✨ Get outside in daylight
🚶 Keep moving, even gently
💬 Stay connected
🕒 Keep a routine
💙 Be kind to yourself

Need support?
📱 Text STW to 85258 (24/7)
📞 Call NHS 111 (Option 2)
💬 Access NHS Talking Therapies
🏥 Speak to your GP
🚨 Call 999 in a crisis

You’re not alone — support is here. 💙

12/01/2026

Dear Patients please can we ask you to help promote this charity event with as many people as possible. Portcullis Team is organising this event in aid of Severn Hospice

BURNS NIGHT EVENT

Join us for a night of live music, dancing and fun in aid of our wonderful Severn Hospice.

Saturday January 24th,
Wistanstow village hall.
Jigmith Celidh Band plus Caller
Lee singing songs from Scottish bands
Abby is catering food: there will be Haggis, neeps, tatties, pulled pork to buy on the night
Full Bar
Raffle etc
Tickets £15.

Reserve tickets here-

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-event-for-burns-night-in-aid-of-severn-hospice-perry-ward-appeal-tickets-1915123188009

Please pay directly into our just giving page with a comment to say you are paying for event tickets for X number of people.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/catherine-beanland-6

Please help us to support this excellent, local cause.

23/12/2025

If you're unsure about attending your breast screening or you would like some further information, you might be interested in this event in the new year.

It is a friendly, informative session, held in a relaxed and welcoming space. Refreshments are provided, and parking is free in the main car park opposite.

📅 Friday 16 January
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 Home Instead Community Hub, 3 Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9NE

17/12/2025

🎄 The festive season isn’t easy for everyone – and that’s okay. 🎄

If this time of year feels difficult for you, please remember you’re not alone. There are support services available throughout the festive period to listen, help, and guide you.

Reach out if you need to talk. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

10/12/2025

08/12/2025

Avoid last-minute stress by ordering your repeat prescriptions ahead of the Christmas holidays🎄

It's easy and convenient to order repeat prescriptions on the NHS App. You can also change your nominated pharmacy at any time.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

08/12/2025

Is bedtime a battle? Is your child struggling to go to sleep and stay asleep? Our Sleep Tight workshop may be for you. This free, five week group run by our Parenting Team covers sleep issues in children of all ages and will give you the support you need to get bedtime back on track.

Here's what other parents say: "Absolutely fabulous workshop. Should be offered to first time parents when their babies are old enough for the skills learned to be applied. I have a disabled daughter and naively thought that the workshop wouldn't apply to her needs, well I was wrong, I believe it applies to most children and every parent can take massive positives away from this workshop! Awesome!"

Find details of upcoming virtual and face-to-face groups here.😴

https://orlo.uk/ZH7sO

04/12/2025

Protect yourself this winter – get your flu jab. Adults aged 18–64 with long-term health conditions (like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, COPD, or weakened immunity) can get a free NHS flu vaccination.

Why it matters:
▪️Last winter, 542 people locally were hospitalised with flu complications – many were unvaccinated.
▪️Flu can hit younger adults hard: those aged 18–64 with conditions stayed in hospital for over 7 days on average.
▪️The flu jab reduces the risk of hospitalisation by up to 50% – even more for those with long-term conditions.

✅ Who’s eligible for a FREE NHS flu jab?

Adults 65+
Adults 18–64 with certain long-term health conditions
Pregnant women
Carers
Immunocompromised individuals and their household contacts
Children aged 2–3 or school-aged

Book through your GP practice, local pharmacy, or the national booking service.
It’s quick, easy, and helps protect you, your family, and your community.

Don’t wait – book your flu jab today!
👉 More info: nhs.uk/vaccinations

03/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/