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November 22, 2024

MP reveals elderly patient's 36-hour wait on chair in A&E as she says delays are 'nothing short of a tragedy'

November 21, 2024

Patient's shocking wait for cancer scan results revealed by MP

POWYS: Leisure review pulled

Scandal of lives lost due to turnover of NHS staff

Star Comment|Nov 21

Shropshire Nursing Boss: Awards deserved for staff who go above and beyond

Ingram-Moores ‘made more than £1m from family link to Captain Tom Foundation’

November 20, 2024

Shrewsbury hospital courtyard re-opens with new wheelchair-friendly adaptations and sensory items

Hope House smashes fundraising target with nearly half a million in just 36 hours

Winner of hospital's public recognition award crowned at ceremony

November 18, 2024

Family of Staffordshire man who has been left horrifically injured after Thailand road accident launch fundraiser

1st Kington Scouts presented with equipment by local walking group.

November 17, 2024

Organisers of popular vintage rally show support for county charity

November 15, 2024

Arctic blast: Health and social care sector in West Midlands on alert as cold weather warning issued

NHS encourage people with diabetes to get vaccinated

Your World|Nov 15

Knighton Town Council is handing back public toilets to the county council, after its water bill rocketed by over 98 per cent.

Salop Leisure makes £10,000 pledge for hospice

Lawyer for families: Improvements have been made to maternity care in Shropshire after baby deaths

November 14, 2024

Presteigne Medical Practice has teamed up with its local pharmacy to benefit patients and improve healthcare capacity.

Shrewsbury MP seeks residents' views on assisted dying ahead of Commons debate

November 13, 2024

'Now feels the right time': Shropshire nursing boss to leave Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

November 12, 2024

Changes to the opening hours of minor injury units at Llandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital will start from Monday, November 18

Baby deaths: Report looks into reasons why Shropshire has above average neo-natal mortality rates

November 11, 2024

'I wouldn't change a thing' - Terminally-ill nurse who hails from Shropshire gets married on hospital ward

Nine-year-old artistic swimmer from Telford lands international water safety ambassador role

November 9, 2024

'I begged to see my son' - Mum who was refused access to her son's body campaigns for change to mortuary rules

November 8, 2024

Call out for Shropshire's public venues to join the Bins for Boys movement

November 7, 2024

Shrewsbury team reach new heights in memory of kind-hearted Riley

November 6, 2024

Powys' health board is close to special measures as Government raises the scrutiny level

Obesity rates of school kids in England revealed — find out where your area lies

County's NHS relaunches its 'Think Which' campaign ahead of winter pressures

Under-pressure Shropshire hospital porters get new sets of wheels to help

Shropshire nursing boss: Celebrating achievements of healthcare workers

November 5, 2024

Plans for defibrillators in Kington have moved forward, a year after a local death

Powys MP David Chadwick: Exempt GPs and care homes from tax hike before they shut up shop

November 4, 2024

Inside Shropshire health services plans to limit winter pressure

November 3, 2024

On the march for Max - Young footballers take to streets to raise money in memory of 'selfless and hard-working' Telford teen

November 2, 2024

'It’s important we keep his memory alive': Police light up hill in memory of Shropshire border officer who took his own life

Second World War nurse celebrates 100th birthday and reveals her secret to longevity

November 1, 2024

'They will struggle': Shropshire GP fears job cuts after Budget National Insurance hike

Series of events for carers in Shropshire set to take place this month

Carers can get free advice and support at Shrewsbury drop-in session this month

October 31, 2024

Fun runners raise more than £40k for children's hospice Hope House with spooky and sporty dark runs

Shropshire nursing boss: Thanks to 'kind' Finley-Jay

October 30, 2024

'Geoff was a warrior for all subjugated people' – tributes to Shropshire LGBT campaigner who was on first ever London Pride March

Shrewsbury|Oct 30

Explained – why a little weekend exercise can help you beat off dementia

October 29, 2024

TV presenter Nick Owen unveils his MBE delight as he talks about prostate cancer awareness

Future paramedics jump into virtual driving seat in UK's first for ambulance trusts

'Lightbulb moments helped me make sense of my life': Telford police officer opens up about his ADHD

Wellington|Oct 29

October 28, 2024

Powys residents urged to check cosmetics for banned chemical

Mid Wales|Oct 28

Charity celebrates its hospice stars