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South West Shropshire PCN is an NHS collaboration between six GP Practices - Bishops Castle Medical Practice, Church Stretton Medical Practice, Craven Arms Medical Practice, Portcullis Surgery, Station Drive Surgery and The Meadows Medical Practice.

Protect yourself this winter – get your flu jab. Adults aged 18–64 with long-term health conditions (like asthma, diabet...
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

A new 24/7 mental health text support service supporting anyone living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is now availabl...
03/12/2025

A new 24/7 mental health text support service supporting anyone living in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is now available.

People of all ages can text ‘STW’ to 85258 free of charge to receive support for their mental health at any time of the day or night.

✅ Easy access – You don’t need to speak on the phone or wait for an appointment. You can simply text when you’re in need of mental health support - anytime, anywhere.
✅ 24/7 support – The service is available day and night, so you can reach out when you need help the most, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
✅ Mental health-focused – The service is tailored to people facing mental health difficulties, ensuring that the support you receive is appropriate, understanding, and compassionate.
✅ Discreet and private – Ideal for those who may feel anxious talking on the phone or who need support in a private or public place without drawing attention.
✅ Inclusive and equitable – Offers support to people across STW, helping to reduce inequalities in accessing mental health care.
✅ Integrated with other services – If needed, text responders can help you signpost to local services like NHS 111, crisis teams, or other community-based mental health support.

27/11/2025

Looking for some support and for something for the little ones to get up to?

There will be a FREE Christmas Craft session at the Early Help drop in on Wednesday 3rd December from 3:30pm - 4:45pm!

🎅 Helena Lane Community Centre, 20 Hamlet Road, Ludlow, SY8 2NP.

Learn more about Early Help via 👉 https://orlo.uk/xGT71

🌾 Shropshire Rural Support are there to help support our rural community during times of stress, anxiety, or family and ...
27/11/2025

🌾 Shropshire Rural Support are there to help support our rural community during times of stress, anxiety, or family and farming challenges. They offer free and confidential support from people who truly understand farming life—they’ve lived it!
🚜They can also connect you with trusted contacts for professional advice on all aspects of rural living and business.

24/11/2025

You can have a sexually transmitted infection and not notice any symptoms.

If you're sexually active, it's advised you get tested between each sexual partner ✅

Order a free STI testing kit, which is posted in plain packaging and free to post back 📮

Find out more and links to order, on our website openclinic.org.uk/online-testing

The next topic for the Thrive Together women’s wellbeing peer support group is 'Menopause Awareness' with guest speaker ...
20/11/2025

The next topic for the Thrive Together women’s wellbeing peer support group is 'Menopause Awareness' with guest speaker Sheila Fisher from Community Resource. It's TOMORROW (Friday 21 November) at 10am-12pm at Home Instead Community Hub, 3 Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9NE.

Thrive Together is a safe supportive space for women to connect, share and grow together.

Drop-in health checks available at Livestock Markets!📍 Bishops Castle Livestock Market📅 Thursday 11 December 2025⏰ 10am ...
20/11/2025

Drop-in health checks available at Livestock Markets!

📍 Bishops Castle Livestock Market
📅 Thursday 11 December 2025
⏰ 10am - 12pm

📍 Ludlow Livestock Market
📅 Friday 12 December 2025
⏰ 10am - 12pm

🦷Need urgent dental care? Extra appointments now available!NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has increased the number o...
18/11/2025

🦷Need urgent dental care? Extra appointments now available!

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has increased the number of extra urgent dental appointments as part of a national rollout to improve access.

If you have severe toothache, abscesses, broken or knocked-out teeth, swelling, or severe gum bleeding, you can book an urgent appointment by:
📞 Calling 111
📞 Local Dentist Advice Line: 01743 322199
💻 Visit: https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/your-health/where-to-get-advice-and-help/dentists/urgent-dental-appointments/

If you’re registered with a dentist and it’s during their usual hours, contact your practice first.

Don’t wait—get the care you need when you need it!

18/11/2025

A FREE online course for Shropshire residents who have experienced trauma at any point in their lives, perhaps through loss, bereavement, an accident, or illness. It is also for those who want to support friends or family through trauma.

Psychological trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event or series of events that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope. Trauma overwhelms the processes in our brain, which usually help us to make sense of experiences and can have a lasting impact on our lives.

Research shows that by making sense of traumatic events, people can process them and effectively manage triggers. Sign up for the course here. Use the access code DARWIN18 to get the course for free. https://orlo.uk/BPQYa

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43...
17/11/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.

Look out for these symptoms:

🔹a persistent cough
🔹coughing up blood
🔹persistent breathlessness
🔹unexplained tiredness and weight loss
🔹an ache or pain when breathing or coughing

If you have any of these symptoms, see your GP

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